REPORT A CRIME

Rapists are frequently repeat offenders and capturing them and having them brought to justice is important. This is true for both the date/acquaintance rapist and the stranger rapist.

It is important to report an attempted or completed attack or suspicious activity you have experienced or witnessed. This is of crucial importance in helping the police find the assailant and protect you and the MIT community. The Campus Police Department is available to assist students and staff 24 hours a day. The Department has experienced, trained and sensitive female and male officers specializing in dealing with issues such as sexual assault and rape.

The victim can make a report to the police. An officer will take the victim's statement and the process can end there. In this case, the police will not further investigate and attempt to apprehend the assailant.

Campus Police: IN AN EMERGENCY DIAL 100 or (617)253-1212
Crime Prevention
(programs and information)...................(617)253-9755
Sensitive Crimes Unit (reporting).................(617)253-6875

An "anonymous report" can be filed with the police. This would involve having you or another person (a third party) make a report of all the details of the assault to the police. The victim remains anonymous. It is important to note that no judicial action can be taken against the rapist in an anonymous report; this information is used for police purposes only. Anonymous report forms are available from Campus Police Crime Prevention or Sensitive Crimes Units. Fill out a report

Even if you were not personally attacked, you can help the police investigate crimes. If you are aware of a rape and would like to report the assailant or any information, Campus Police has an Anonymous Tips reporting form. Remember that few rapists only rape once, so reporting rapes can help protect many women. Anonymous Tips