Crime Prevention

The University Police Department holds educational programming each semester on a variety of topics including personal safety, Operation ID, theft prevention and general campus law enforcement. Information on safety and security on campus is provided to students and employees regularly via seminars, crime alerts, posters, e-mails, videos, brochures, pamphlets and through the college newspaper.

The University Police also has an information center, located in the hallway just outside of the station. The information center provides the campus community with booklets, brochures and handouts. Each member of the campus community is welcome to stop by the University Police Station and meet the officers and staff. For more information contact Officer Steven Rolfe, crime prevention officer, at (607) 753-2112.

Crime Prevention Programs:

Online Communities Program

This program is designed to show students the importance of protecting thier privacy, while using social networking Internet sites, such as Facebook and MySpace.

Civilian Ride Along Program

Community members have the opportunity to ride along with an officer on routine patrol to gain first-hand knowledge of police procedures and operations. The ride along must be prearranged and approved by the University Police Department.

Meet the University Police Department

This program highlights the role of campus law enforcement at SUNY Cortland. Meet Officer Frank Dalton or Lt. Chauncey Bennett who will discuss the professional role that your University Police Officers play on campus.

Operation Lockout Program

This program was developed as an anti-theft program in the residence halls. The program shows the students how easy it is to become a victim of a crime. Students are shown simple steps to prevent theft and enhance their safety.

STOP THEFT ID® Computer Identification Program

This is an anti-theft and recovery program designed mainly for laptop computers. Special Identification plates are installed on the computer to deter thieves and to make it easier to identify recovered computers.

Self Defense Program

This program is designed to offer students the opportunity to learn how to defend themselves. This program also stresses preventive measures students can take to avoid becoming the victim of a crime.

Sexual Assault Awareness Program

This program is designed to offer members of the campus community the opportunity to speak with a University Police Officer in small groups, on the topic of sexual assault awareness and campus issues. The topics discussed will touch upon victims rights, support services, campus policies concerning sexual assault and NY State Penal Law.

Fatal Vision Program

The University Police at SUNY Cortland provides "The Fatal Vision Program" as an educational program for the campus community. The guiding principle of this program is to demonstrate how quickly impairment can turn fun into potentially devastating consequences for anyone who drives while impaired by alcohol or other drugs.

Fatal Vision Simulator Goggles are employed to simulate different levels of impairment. The program consists of an educational discussion on New York State Vehicle and Traffic Laws pertaining to driving while impaired and the consequences they bring if convicted. Also activities using the Fatal Vision Goggles are used to show how different levels of impairment will affect a person's reaction time as well as their ability to perform certain tasks.

Crime Prevention Links:

National Crime Prevention On-Line Resource Center

U.S. Department of Justice

Violence Against Women Office

National Criminal Justice Information Service

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

FBI Most Wanted List

NY Missing and Exploited Children Clearinghouse

NYS Criminal Justice Resource Links

NYS 100 Most Wanted

NYS Attorney General Crime & Crime Victims

New York State Police

Child Abuse Prevention Network

NY State Crime Victims Board