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When government officials visit our campuses and request information about students, faculty or staff, there are standard response procedures that front desk staff should follow. Visiting officials may show a badge or paperwork as proof of identity.
Below are the steps for responding to both scheduled and unscheduled visits and requests.
These are usually regarding the following routine background checks:
When in doubt about where to send them, call the General Counsel Office at 617-627-2147.
For additional assistance, you may contact the following resources:
Mary Jeka, General Counsel
617-627-4220 (office)
617-947-6161 (cell)
Dana Fleming, Assistant General Counsel
617-627-0411 (office)
617-513-9713 (cell)
Tufts University Police Department (TUPD)
Boston Health Sciences Campus
617-636-6610
Boston SMFA Campus
617-636-6610
Grafton Campus
508-887-4900
Medford/Somerville
617-627-3030
Disclaimer
The material contained on this site is provided for informational purposes for the faculty and staff of Tufts University. Nothing contained on this site and its related links may be construed as legal advice from the Office of University Counsel. Members of the Tufts community should consult the Office of University Counsel directly on specific legal issues.