[Cp-bulletin] Fourth of July Safety Notice

[Sgt. Cheryl Vossmer]

301 Vassar Street, Building W89
Cambridge, Ma 02139
617.253.1212 or dial 100 from campus

TO: MIT Community

FROM: The MIT Police Department

DATE: June 27, 2008

RE: 4th of July - Safety Precaution

Please be advised that this year's traditional fireworks celebration on 
the Esplanade will be held Friday night, July 4th, 2008. In view of the 
tremendous influx of crowds to the Cambridge/Boston Charles River area 
for this celebration, we seek your cooperation with the following:

1) In an effort to reduce thefts and increase safety, please secure all 
office doors, and accessible windows. This will help to reduce the 
chances of outsiders wandering into MIT buildings. Outsiders may try to 
gain access due to the excellent view of the fireworks, convenience of 
bathrooms or the opportunity to steal unlocked and unattended items – 
laptop computers, compact disc, digital cameras or the typical wallets 
and cash.

2) Please also be advised that the throwing or shooting of fireworks off 
the rooftops is strictly prohibited. Massachusetts General Law, Ch. 148 
S. 39 - the simple possession or use of fireworks, or the selling or 
offering for sale of fireworks is against the law. A violation of this 
law shall be punished by a fine of not less than one hundred dollars nor 
more than one thousand dollars or by imprisonment for not more than one 
year or both. This practice may result in serious injuries to people and 
property below, and rooftop fires.

3) REMEMBER: There is a fine for being on the rooftop of an Academic 
building and a $500.00 fine for being on the rooftop of Building 54.

Our best wishes for a very happy and safe Fourth of July. We sincerely 
appreciate your cooperation on this festive occasion.