SUNY Cortland - University Police Department

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.

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.