University Police at SUNY Cortland

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This official account will provide news and updates from your University Police at SUNY Cortland. For Police assistance call: 607-753-2111

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. We will protect and serve all community members and join with them in establishing priorities to enhance the quality of life for our entire community. Department Vision:
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Y State University Police Department will serve as a beacon of excellence and innovation. We will maintain the highest level of law enforcement professionals who will utilize state-of-the-art equipment to accomplish the community’s present and future law enforcement goals. We will work together as an organization and be ever-cognizant that our
effort to improve public safety and the quality of life for our community is our top priority. We will be the model of an innovative, community oriented police department.

09/04/2026

The Resource Fair at Corey Union is underway until 4:00pm -stop by and see us! We are happy to answer any questions that you may have as you learn about all of the resources available to you on campus.

09/02/2026

Some Wednesday Wisdom for your feed…

Give your bike an identity: Register your ride!

Share this QR code with your friends to scan and register your bikes on campus- it’s easy and can make a huge difference in getting you back on your bike if your bike gets lost or stolen.

Park smart. Lock smart. Ride safe.

08/29/2026

Day 3 of SUNY Cortland Move-In 2026 is in the books! A huge thank you to our Residence Life and Housing staff partners, our officers, our students, and their families who have helped make the weekend a success. Have a safe first weekend home.

08/28/2026

Our officers are back out there for Day 2 of Move-In helping keep things safe and welcoming our new students as campus comes alive!

To all of our new Red Dragons—WELCOME! We’re excited to have you here and hope your first days on campus are filled with new friendships, great memories, and plenty of Dragon pride!

If you see our officers around campus, stop by and say hello. We’re proud to be part of your SUNY Cortland experience and are here to help whenever you need us.

08/27/2026

Fall 2026 Move-In is underway and Day 1 is nearly complete! Our UPD officers have been out and about today, helping direct traffic, keeping things moving, and giving a warm welcome to our incoming Red Dragons and families.

We’re excited to welcome our newest students to campus and kick off another great year. Welcome home, Red Dragons!

08/20/2026

Throwback Thursday: Then & Now!

In the side-view mirror, we have our 1978 Plymouth Volare Police Cruiser. From chrome and carburetors to computers and cruisers packed with technology, the evolution of the police car is pretty amazing.

Fast-forward to today, and patrol vehicles have come a long way. Modern cruisers are equipped with advanced technology, improved safety features, computers, cameras, and plenty of tools to help officers do their jobs.

But here’s the really cool part: the two photos of the patrol car—then and today—were taken at the exact same spot on campus! Different cruiser. Different era. Different technology. Same campus. Same mission.

08/14/2026

Do you or someone you know have interest in a career in law enforcement? Now’s the time-come join our team! Consider taking the upcoming exam or reaching out to us for more information about the application and hiring process. We are always happy to answer any questions that you may have.

The application deadline for our exam is September 9th! The exam is scheduled for October 17, 2026. More information can be found at the link below:
https://www.suny.edu/police/recruitment/

08/11/2026

Please join us in congratulating UPD Officers Sulaiman, MacDowall, Clarke-Wells, Smith, and Divirgilio, who, alongside other local law enforcement officers and first responders, successfully completed Crisis Intervention Team (C.I.T.) training and certification last week.

C.I.T. training provides officers with valuable knowledge and skills to better respond to individuals experiencing a mental health or emotional crisis in a variety of situations throughout our community. This training helps officers recognize and de-escalate crisis situations while providing appropriate mental health intervention for individuals who may require emergency care.

We would also like to extend our sincere thanks to the City of Cortland Police Department for hosting this important training alongside the Cortland County Mental Health Department.

It is our goal to achieve and maintain a department with 100% of our staff C.I.T. certified. We believe this crucial training is an important part of providing compassionate, professional, and effective service to everyone in our community.

08/07/2026

Summer may bring a change of pace, but also gives us valuable opportunities to connect with the people we proudly serve.

Over the past few weeks, we’ve enjoyed spending a lot of time out in our community. From collaborating with our Cortland EOP for a fun Friday night together, to sharing K-9 demonstrations with our local schools, to celebrating with residents and our neighboring agencies during National Night Out on the Homer Village Green- we are grateful for every summer moment and connection.

08/06/2026

Our K-9s were proud to participate in this great learning opportunity for students. A big thank you to TST BOCES for hosting this engaging K-9 demonstration!

Address

4 Pashley Drive
Cortland, NY
13045

Telephone

+16077532111

Website

http://www2.cortland.edu/offices/university-police-department/index.dot

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