Faculty Handbook

PUBLIC SAFETY

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 during the hours listed below:  Monday to Fridays: 7am - 10pm  Saturdays: 7am – 8:30pm  Sundays: 10am – 10pm Building is closed on all NYS observed holidays. Research faculty and staff engaged in experiment or research study may be granted the courtesy of 24x7 access into the building 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 by calling extension 5566 or by using the iReport feature in the College’s SafeInSight App. 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 involved, type of incident, condition of victim or perpetrator, and any pertinent information that UPD may need.

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