The University Police at SUNY Cortland, a police force of 19 sworn officers, coordinates law enforcement and personal safety on campus and University-owned property.
We are an established police department with deep roots in community policing. We firmly believe that our police officers are the guardians of the community. The officers emphasize social service, community partnerships, and establishing positive contacts. Our department follows these principles: treat all people with dignity and respect, give citizens a voice during encounters, be neutral and transparent in decision-making, and convey trustworthy motives.
For all emergencies (Police/Fire/Medical) Dial 911
For non-emergencies, please dial 607-753-2111
Current News Updated 05/21/2025
The April 2025 Crime Statistics have been posted. Posted 05/21/2025
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University Police
For police, fire, or medical emergencies that require an emergency response, dial 911.
For incidents that do not require an emergency response, please call 607-753-2111.
For anonymous reporting that does not require an immediate response, fill out the Silent Witness incident report.
Student Conduct
For behavior that violates the Student Code of Conduct:
Fill out a Student Conduct incident report or
Call and request a meeting with Becky Nadzadi or Mike Pitaro at 607-753-4725 or
Email the Student Conduct Office at student.conduct@cortland.edu
Title IX Incident
For incidents involving Title IX violations such as sexual misconduct, stalking, dating or domestic violence, and discrimination based on sex or sexual orientation:
Fill out a Title IX incident report or
Call and request a meeting with the Title IX Coordinator, Maggie Wetter, at 607-753-4550 (direct); 607-753-2263 (front desk) or
Email the Title IX Office at titleix@cortland.edu
Bias-Related Incident
For incidents involving bias-related acts such as graffiti, verbal or physical harassment:
Fill out a Bias Related incident report or
Call and request a meeting with the Chief Diversity Officer Lorraine-Janove at 607-753-2263 or
Email the Institutional Equity and inclusion Office at lorrainelopezjanove@cortland.edu
Concern For Students
For concerning behavior of such as suicidal ideation, change in behavior, or concerns for well-being:
Fill out a Concerning Behavior incident report or
Call and request a meeting with the Assistant Director for Care and Outreach Services, Emily Quinlan, at 607-753-4318 or
Email quinlan@cortland.edu
For police, fire, or medical emergencies that require an emergency response, dial 911.
For incidents that do not require an emergency response, please call 607-753-2111.
For anonymous reporting that does not require an immediate response, fill out the Silent Witness incident report.
Student Conduct
For behavior that violates the Student Code of Conduct:
Fill out a Student Conduct incident report or
Call and request a meeting with Becky Nadzadi or Mike Pitaro at 607-753-4725 or
Email the Student Conduct Office at student.conduct@cortland.edu
Title IX Incident
For incidents involving Title IX violations such as sexual misconduct, stalking, dating or domestic violence, and discrimination based on sex or sexual orientation:
Fill out a Title IX incident report or
Call and request a meeting with the Title IX Coordinator, Maggie Wetter, at 607-753-4550 (direct); 607-753-2263 (front desk) or
Email the Title IX Office at titleix@cortland.edu
Bias-Related Incident
For incidents involving bias-related acts such as graffiti, verbal or physical harassment:
Fill out a Bias Related incident report or
Call and request a meeting with the Chief Diversity Officer Lorraine-Janove at 607-753-2263 or
Email the Institutional Equity and inclusion Office at lorrainelopezjanove@cortland.edu
Concern For Students
For concerning behavior of such as suicidal ideation, change in behavior, or concerns for well-being:
Fill out a Concerning Behavior incident report or
Call and request a meeting with the Assistant Director for Care and Outreach Services, Emily Quinlan, at 607-753-4318 or
Email quinlan@cortland.edu
Crime Alerts
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the SUNY Cortland University Police Department provides notification to the university community in the form of Crime Alerts (Timely Warnings) and Emergency Mass Notifications (voice, text, email, and sirens) when a significant emergency or dangerous situation involving an immediate threat to the health or safety of students or employees, including significant criminal incidents, occurs on campus or in an area surrounding campus that represents a continuing public safety threat. The purpose of the notification is to aid in the prevention of similar crimes by alerting the community about the incident and providing information on actions people can take to diminish their chances of being victimized. Decisions to disseminate a communication will be decided on a case-by-case basis, in light of all the facts surrounding the crime and the continuing danger to the campus community.
View the most recent crime alerts.
View the most recent crime alerts.
Crime & Service Log
The University Police Department maintains a daily record of crimes and service incidents that have occurred on campus or within the University Police Department's patrol jurisdiction. The daily record includes the call number, date & time, call type and a brief description of the general location.
View the University Police Crime and Service Log.
View the University Police Crime and Service Log.
Hate Crime Information
SUNY Cortland is committed to fostering a safe and welcoming campus community for all community members. In turn, it is the responsibility of each person in the community to help create an environment where others can thrive without fear of hate or bias.
Report a hate crime, find hate crime statistics, or read the university's hate crime policy.
Report a hate crime, find hate crime statistics, or read the university's hate crime policy.
Use of Force Policy
The most up-to-date Use of Force Policy and several other department policies are available to the public.
Use of Force and other various policies.
Use of Force and other various policies.
