University Police Department
Mission
Statement:
The University Police Department will deliver
effective and responsive law enforcement services to
all persons on the State University of New York
College at Cortland Campus in a fair and equitable
manner. As an integral part of the campus community,
we are committed to communicating with those we
serve and to join with them in establishing
priorities to enhance the quality of life for the
entire community.
The University Police
Department embraces the following
principles: 1) the provision of quality law enforcement
services to the campus community; 2) the maintenance of high
standards for personal and professional ethics and
protection of constitutional rights; 3) the recognition that
law enforcement personnel are part of the educational
process in the campus community; 4) the importance of
consultation, teamwork, and open discussion with campus
constituencies on law enforcement and related safety
matters; and 5) the appreciation of diversity of campuses.
Organizational Structure
Department
Information
Law enforcement and personal safety at SUNY Cortland are
coordinated by the New York State University Police
Department which has a police force of 19 sworn police
officers with arrest powers. New York State University
Police Officers must meet all of the standards, in New York
State, for law enforcement officers. The officers have
passed basic training administered by SUNY at the NYS Police
Academy in Albany, NY or a regional police academy and
undergo continuous training to upgrade their skills. The
University Police Department conducts foot, bike, and
vehicular patrols on the campus and residence hall areas 24
hours a day. The objective of the NYS University Police
Department is the protection of the lives and property of
the students, employees and visitors of the State University
College at Cortland. This objective is pursued within the
framework of the State University of New York rules and
regulations and all local, state, and federal laws.
The investigation of crimes committed on campus fall under
the jurisdiction of the NYS University Police Department.
The Department is located in VanHoesen Hall room C-17.
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