Crime can affect anyone at any time. At ßÙßÇÂþ», the New York State
University Police are committed to working collaboratively with our community to reduce
the opportunity for crime to occur, educating our community about crime prevention
best practices, responding to incidents of criminal behavior and providing crime information
to campus users.
Information below is designed to provide you with the tools necessary to join us in
our effort to make ßÙßÇÂþ» a safe place to work, live and go to school.
Safety Advisory
Nov. 15, 2024
At 10:03 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14, a bias-related incident was reported. The incident was reported to have occurred in late September or early October in Marcy Hall. The incident involved the harassment of resident students who we believe were targeted because of their known or perceived ancestry.
Oct. 28, 2024
Malicious actors employing a sextortion scam have been targeting educational communities nationwide, including the community at ßÙßÇÂþ».
Oct. 24, 2024
On Oct. 23, 2024, the University Police received a report of a stolen vehicle. The vehicle was taken from the Delaware Hall service drive and was later found abandoned a short distance away on campus. University Police have identified a person of interest in connection with this case; however, no suspect has apprehended at this time. The suspect is believed to responsible for several larcenies the same night of this incident as well as a prior incident of grand larceny on campus.
Oct. 23, 2024
On October 23, 2024, the University Police received two reports of stolen vehicles from the ßÙßÇÂþ» campus. The first vehicle, a van, was stolen by an unknown individual and later abandoned in the M Lots. The second vehicle, a box truck, was taken from Parking Lot M1 and later recovered in the City of ßÙßÇÂþ».
Sept. 20, 2024
On Thursday, Sept. 19, the ßÙßÇÂþ» Police Department informed the University Police about two burglaries at neighboring residences in the City of ßÙßÇÂþ», both leased by students.
Aug. 29, 2024
As the new semester begins and you begin to explore all that downtown ßÙßÇÂþ» has to offer, we want to remind you of some important safety tips to keep in mind.
Aug. 23, 2024
Malicious actors utilizing a scam focusing on employment opportunities have been targeting college-aged students across the country, including those attending ßÙßÇÂþ». In this scam, the suspect initiates contact with potential victims via mass email. The email, seemingly sent from a university faculty member, serves as an advertisement for a university employment opportunity.
June 26, 2024
On Tuesday, June 25, the University Police received a report of this scam occurring on ßÙßÇÂþ»â€™s campus. In response to this report and recognizing the ongoing threat posed by such scams, the UPD strongly advises all members of the campus community to exercise caution when interacting with unfamiliar individuals via email.
May 14, 2024
On Saturday, May 11, the University Police were notified of a series of harassing and threatening emails to several faculty members. The University Police are currently investigating the threats and their credibility while seeking to speak with an individual who is believed to be outside the ßÙßÇÂþ» area.
April 11, 2024
On April 10, the University Police received a report of a burglary and related stalking in O’Connor Hall. While investigating the incident, it was determined that the suspect entered additional dorms on campus, including Endicott Hall, Mohawk Hall and Cayuga Hall. It is unknown if additional burglaries were committed while the suspect was in those residence halls. The University Police are actively investigating the incident and have identified a potential person of interest.
March 4, 2024
On March 2, the University Police received a report of an assault involving an Airsoft gun along East Drive near Bingham Hall. The incident is reported to have occurred on February 28. The victim stated that, while walking along East Drive, they were hit with an Airsoft pellet fired from a moving vehicle.
Jan. 23, 2024
Malicious actors utilizing a new scam focusing on concert tickets have been targeting college-aged students across the country, including those attending ßÙßÇÂþ».
Jan. 22, 2024
Malicious actors utilizing a scam focusing on employment opportunities have been
targeting college-aged students across the country, including those attending
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Crime statistics
The and require colleges to report campus crime statistics and security measures to all students and employees by Oct. 1 of each year. These reports, including the , can be found online.
Crime Mapping and Analysis
Learn about the data-driven, focused crime reduction approach of the City of ßÙßÇÂþ» here at
Sex Offender Registry
All sex offenders registered in New York are required to notify the registry of any
institution of higher education at which they are or expect to be, whether for compensation
or not, enrolled, attending or employed, and whether they reside or expect to reside
in a facility operated by the institution. Changes in status at the institution of
higher education must also be reported no later than 10 days after such change. The
New York state law that governs the registry can be found in