NYS University Police at Upstate

06/05/2026

🍩🚔 Donut Day Special Assignment: COMPLETE! 🚔🍩

After taking a well-deserved break, Officer Portnoy got right back to work and successfully completed his mission, reaching an even dozen stops on his National Donut Day tour of Upstate Medical University!

His final stops included:

📍 Chief Taylor's Office
📍 Sim Lab Operating Room
📍 Patrol Car (while finishing up a report)
📍 UPD Communications Center
📍 CAB Weight Room
📍 Nappi Wellness Institute

The final tally:

🍩 12 Stops
🍩 12 Donuts
👮 1 Very Dedicated Officer Portnoy

From rooftops to patrol cars, libraries to operating rooms, Officer Portnoy left no donut unturned in his quest to celebrate National Donut Day 2026.

We hope everyone had as sweet a National Donut Day as Officer Portnoy! 🍩

06/05/2026

🍩🚔 Chief Taylor's National Donut Day Special Assignment Update! 🚔🍩

The assignment? Portnoy's Donut Trail: A Sweet Tour of Upstate Medical University's Best Donut Spots.

So far today, Officer Portnoy has made a half-dozen stops in his quest to find the ultimate donut destination. The question is... which one has been his favorite so far? 🤔

📍 Top of East Garage
📍 12th Floor Play Room
📍 Weiskotten Courtyard
📍 Helipad
📍 Basic Science Library
📍 Dr. Dewan's Office

The mission is simple:

🍩 12 Stops
🍩 12 Donuts
👮 1 Portnoy

Can he make it to a dozen? Stay tuned as Officer Portnoy continues his sweet patrol across Upstate Medical University in celebration of National Donut Day 2026!

06/05/2026

🍩🚔 National Donut Day 2026 🚔🍩

It's a police officer's favorite day of the year, National Donut Day!

To celebrate, Chief Taylor has sent Officer Portnoy out on a special assignment. His first stop? Dunkin'. ☕🍩

What has Chief assigned Portnoy to find? We're not sure yet, but we know he's got something brewin'.

06/04/2026

🔥🏃‍♂️ Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics New York 🏃‍♀️🔥

This morning, University Police proudly participated in the Law Enforcement Torch Run - Special Olympics New York. This annual event brings together law enforcement agencies from across the country to raise funds and awareness for Special Olympics athletes while carrying the Flame of Hope from one community to the next on its journey to the Opening Ceremonies.

A special thank you to our Guardians of the Flame, Officers Reynolds, Konkle and Portnoy, UPSA Morgan, and Dispatcher Feocco, for representing University Police and supporting this incredible cause.

Also pictured with UPSA Morgan is Sgt. Rachubka of the Camillus Police Department.

We are honored to support the athletes, families, and mission of Special Olympics New York. 🏅

05/25/2026

Today, the Upstate University Police Department honors and remembers the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.

As we spend time with family and friends this Memorial Day, let us take a moment to reflect on the courage, dedication, and selflessness of those who gave their lives to protect the freedoms we enjoy each day.

We are forever grateful for their service and sacrifice. ❤️🤍💙

05/23/2026

The sights of Memorial Day weekend around Upstate Medical University.

We’re not sure about you, but we think Upstate has a pretty special way of showing off its colors. ❤️🤍💙

05/20/2026

💙 Thank you to Upstate Trauma for having us at Trauma Fest yesterday!

It’s always a great time and a fun opportunity to connect with and spend time alongside our amazing Upstate community.

05/13/2026

☀️👮‍♂️ Monday afternoon, Assistant Chief Newcomb spent time with the kids during Law Enforcement Day at First Presbyterian Church of Baldwinsville.

AC Newcomb had the opportunity to share not only a rare sighting of the sun but also some important summertime safety tips, because, believe it or not, summer is right around the corner!

Thank you to everyone at First Presbyterian Church for the warm welcome and for allowing us to spend time with everyone!

05/11/2026

💙 Our thoughts and prayers are with the officers of the Syracuse Police Department who were injured in the line of duty this past weekend.

We would also like to extend a special thank you to the Upstate Trauma team and emergency personnel for their quick response and outstanding care in helping our fellow officers begin their road to recovery.

🖤💙🖤 Our thoughts and prayers are with the Syracuse Police Department and all the other agency’s involved in today’s incident at Tyler Court.

We stand in support of the injured officers, their families, and every first responder affected. Wishing strength, healing, and a full recovery to those injured, and safety for all those continuing to serve. 🖤💙🖤

05/10/2026

💐 Happy Mother’s Day! 💐

University Police would like to wish a very Happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing moms out there, and an especially heartfelt thank you to the mothers serving as our Police Officers, Public Safety Officers, Dispatchers, and UPSAs.

Thank you for the care, strength, compassion, and dedication you show both at home and while serving the Upstate Medical University community each and every day.

Wishing all moms a wonderful and well-deserved Mother’s Day!