Faculty Handbook 2020-2021

SUNY College of Optometry

Faculty Handbook 2020-21

PUBLIC SAFETY I. University Police Department (UPD)

The mission of the University Police Department at SUNY College of Optometry is to provide a safe working environment to the College Community that is conducive to educational pursuits. It is the function of the University Police Department to provide security and ensure public safety on College premises. To accomplish this function, policies and procedures have been developed under the aegis of the Office of Administration and Finance. The Committee on Health, Safety, and Energy Conservation reviews College Security Policies as required by regulations. Typical services provided by UPD are to: 1. Respond to incidents on campus 2. Respond to emergencies on campus as first responders and coordinate with external agencies responding to the emergencies 3. Conduct crime prevention activities, including trainings and talks 4. Respond to service requests; escorts, lockouts etc 5. Enforce access control procedures; ID checks, intruder deterrence etc Building hours: The building is opened Mondays through Saturdays, and the library is open on Sundays to students during regular College academic calendar. Monday to Fridays - building is open from 7am - 10pm Saturdays - building is open from 8am - 5pm Building is closed on all NYS observed holidays. On Sundays, the Library is open to students from 10am - 6pm (closed during summer months) A. Crime Prevention & Safety Programs University police officers have full law enforcement powers on campus. Police officers have the authority to enforce all applicable laws and regulations and may arrest violators within their jurisdiction. To Report an Incident: Employees are encouraged to report any incident of unusual nature to the University Police Department at extension 5566. Emergencies or crimes in progress must be reported to University Police using extension 5555 or in person at the 42nd or 43rd Street UPD Desk. Please be calm and give clear description of persons

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