NYS University Police at SUNY Potsdam

05/10/2026

Happy Mother's Day to all the Mother's out there, in which ever capacity. ❤️

May you have a day filled with joy, love and appreciation!
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05/06/2026

University Police had the chance to recognize three of our very own during the Student Affairs Division Award Ceremony held on May 4th, 2026!
Dispatcher S. Demers received the Jeffrey Kimball Memorial award, Dispatcher K. Babbitt received the Student Affairs Division Award, and Dispatcher M. Wong received the Student Affairs Division Award! 🎉🎉

We are incredibly proud of our students and everything they do for our department and the campus as a whole!

Congratulations!

*Award recipients are pictured with Chief S. Ashley, and Communications Specialist R. Mulvana*

03/20/2026

Congratulations to all!!

POTSDAM – The SUNY Potsdam Law Enforcement Training Institute, in conjunction with Fort Drum Police Master Instructors Morgan Cady and Rob Derouin, recently concluded a two-week Instructor …

03/01/2026

March is Women's History Month!

Women's History Month is when we take a moment and reflect on how far women have come, where they are headed and their accomplishments along the way.

Notable women in the policing field include the following:

"-Alice Stebbins Wells (1910): The first American-born woman to hold the title of police officer with arrest powers, hired by the LAPD.

-Marie Owens (1891): Often recognized as the first female police officer in the US, employed by the Chicago Police Department.

-Georgia Ann Robinson (1916): The first African American female police officer, serving with the LAPD.

-Isabella Goodwin (1912): New York City's first female detective, famously working undercover.

-Emma Daugherty Banister (1918): Considered the first female sheriff in Texas and likely the United States.

Leadership & Modern Firsts:

-Penny Harrington (1985): Became the first woman to lead a major U.S. city police department (Portland, Oregon).

-Beverly J. Harvard (1994): The first African American female police chief of a major city (Atlanta).

-Heather Fong (2004): The first woman to lead the San Francisco Police Department.

-Cathy Lanier (2007): The first female Chief of Police for the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Police Department.

-Keechant Sewell (2021): The first female police commissioner in New York City history.

International & Specialized Trailblazers:

-Kiran Bedi (1972): The first female officer in the Indian Police Service (IPS).

-Dr. Frances McGill (1940s): Served as an honorary surgeon and forensic expert for the RCMP, pioneering forensic pathology in policing.

-Felicia Shpritzer & Gertrude Schimmel (1965): NYPD officers who fought for promotion rights, becoming the department's first female sergeants.

These women were instrumental in paving the way for the nearly 100,000 female officers currently serving in law enforcement."
(Google)

02/13/2026

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We are currently experiencing internet issues, thus affecting the RAVE Guardian system.

If you have an emergency please call University Police at 315-267-2222, or email police@potsdAdores!

**Edit**
The system seems to be functioning per normal now**

02/07/2026

Black History Month is a time when we can commemorate the achievements of African-Americans in the history of the United States!

"We may encounter many defeats, but we must not be defeated."
-Maya Angelou.

May we never stop learning and may we never stop moving forward.
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01/19/2026

Today is the day we honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

He leaves behind a legacy that is unparalleled.

He taught us that a dream paves the way for change.

💭❤️

12/31/2025

Happy New Years from us to you!

Be safe!
Don't drink and drive.
Arrive alive.
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12/29/2025

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SUNY Potsdam Weather Alert

The National Weather Service has issued an Ice Storm Warning for St. Lawrence County, in effect until 4 p.m. Monday, December 29. Please use extreme caution.

If you need assistance or would like to report an incident, please contact University Police at (315) 267-2222 or use the Rave Guardian app.

From the National Weather Service (weather.gov):

WHAT: Significant icing expected, with total ice accumulations between four and seven tenths of an inch. Winds gusting up to 35 mph, and up to 50 mph in the St. Lawrence Valley Monday afternoon.

WHERE: Portions of northern New York and central, northeast, northwest, and southern Vermont.

WHEN: Until 4 p.m. EST Monday.

IMPACTS: Significant ice accumulation on power lines and tree limbs may cause scattered power outages. Travel could be nearly impossible, especially during the Monday morning commute.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS: The heaviest ice accumulation is expected between midnight and 10 a.m. Monday. Temperatures will quickly fall below freezing behind the system, and gusty winds Monday afternoon and evening may cause additional power outages into Tuesday morning.
Precautionary/Preparedness Actions:

Travel is strongly discouraged. If travel is unavoidable, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Prepare for possible power outages. For the latest road conditions, visit https://511ny.org.

A winter storm system will rapidly intensify over the Midwest on Sunday and track through the Great Lakes on Monday. Periods of heavy snow are anticipated across the Upper Great Lakes late Sunday and continuing into Monday. At least 1/10 inch of ice accumulation is expected from a wintry mix across....

12/27/2025

Happy Kwanzaa to those who celebrate!
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