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section: safety
first_reported: 2026-11-12 14:57 EST
updated: 2026-11-12 14:57 EST
status: reported
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# Boston police urge college students to take Thanksgiving precautions

In a letter to area colleges and universities, the police commissioner offered safety tips for deterring burglars ahead of Thanksgiving break.

Section: [Public Safety](/boston/section/safety.md) · Entities: [Boston Police Department](/boston/wiki/boston-police-department.md)

## Coverage

- [The Boston Globe](https://www.bostonglobe.com/2026/11/12/metro/boston-police-issue-safety-tips-ahead-of-thanksgiving-break-for-colleges/), 2026-11-12 14:57 EST: Boston’s police commissioner urges college students to take safety precautions for Thanksgiving break

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