Crime Prevention
University Police conduct personal safety workshops for our incoming freshmen and transfer students. Topics covered include rape awareness, sexual assault prevention, locking of doors at all times, individual vigilance and Operation ID.
Emergency Telephones (EBLPS): In addition to a telephone(s) in each student's room, there are 40 outdoor "blue light" emergency phones strategically located throughout the campus. These "blue light" phones are directly connected to the University Police Communications Office. Additional sites are being considered for additional outdoor emergency telephones.
EMERGENCY "BLUE LIGHT" PHONES SYSTEM are for your added safety!
How Do I Use The Emergency Blue Light Phone?
When immediate assistance is needed, you can just pick up one of these phones and it will directly connect you with a Police dispatcher. Just press intercom button and speak when using Alumni Village phones.
When using an emergency phone, remain calm and speak clearly. You should report the following to the dispatcher:
1- When did it happen (1 minute ago or 1 hour ago)?
2- What is happening (assault, medical emergency, etc.)?
3- Where is it happening (PAC, Library, Mall, etc.)?
4- Who is involved (how many persons)?
TRY TO REMEMBER AS MUCH IDENTIFYING INFORMATION AND BE AS DESCRIPTIVE AS POSSIBLE!
MISUSE OF THE EMERGENCY BLUE LIGHT PHONE SYSTEM IS A CRIME!
Penalties
New York State Penal Law Section 240.50 sub. 02: Falsely reporting an incident in the 3rd degree is a Class B Misdemeanor.
New York State Penal Law Section 240.30 sub. 01 : Aggravated harassment in the 2nd degree is a Class A Misdemeanor.
***THE UNIVERSITY POLICE WILL ACTIVELY PROSECUTE PERSONS APPREHENDED COMMITTING THESE AND OTHER CRIMES.
The following is a list of Emergency Blue Light Phone locations :
Front of Administration Building
Campus Center South Building Arcade
Children's Center
Front of Campus Center North Building
Rear of Campus Center North Building
Outside Continuing Education (rear of Music)
Dance Building Breezeway
Dorm Courtyard
Dorm Fire Circle
Fort Awesome
Fort Awesome Pathway to Dorm Lot south
Gym- Front of Building
Gym- Rear of Building
Humanities- Lincoln Ave side of Building
Humanities- Rear of Building
Music- Front of Building
Natural Science- Front of Building
Natural Science- Rear of Building
PAC Underpass North End
PAC Underpass South End
Phase 1 Apts. G- Street
Phase 1 Apts. H- Street
Phase 2 Apts. K- Street
Phase 2 Apts. S- Street
Plaza Bldg - Library side
Social Science - Rear of Building
Visual Arts- Breezeway
Visual Arts- Front of Building
Alumni Village-sidewalk path to the Phase I Apts (The Olde Apts)
Alumni Village-sidewalk nearest parking lot
Alumni Village-sidewalk between buildings that runs east/west
(map insert under construction)
Escort Service and Student Safety
Program: An escort service is provided 24 hours a day for the safety of anyone walking alone on campus. By calling 251-6900 from any telephone, or by using any of the emergency "blue light" telephones located throughout the campus, an escort can be summoned to your location and can walk you to or from any Purchase College parking lot, academic building or residence facility. An escort may be University Police Personnel or a member of the SSP (Student Safety Program). See University Police Community Policing and Education for description of SSP. Applications are now being accepted for SSP position.
Application packets are now available at the Office of Student Affairs, University Police Administrative and Communications Offices, and RA's Complex Offices. Application packets must be completed and submitted as soon as possible.
( Anticipated start date, November of the 2006 Fall Semester).
Inspections:
University Police and the Residence Life staff inspect the buildings, grounds and residence halls regularly and make prompt reports to the Facilities Management Department of any repairs that are needed effecting safety and security, such as non-working lights, broken windows and locks. Students, as well as faculty and staff, are encouraged to report safety and security hazards to the University Police Department at 251-6900 or Facilities Management at 251-6920.
How can I protect my personal property?
OPERATION IDENTIFICATION PROGRAM
The Operation Identification Program is very effective. All of your valuables that can easily be stolen are personally marked in the event that they can be identified as yours.
The idea is based on the fact that marked valuables are very hard for the burglar to dispose of, and they can be traced back to you. In addition, if the burglar is caught with them in his possession, the marked valuables constitute solid evidence of possession of stolen goods.
The marking you should use is personal to you (birthdate, etc)
This number is part of your college record and vill identify ownership of lost, found, or stolen property.
WHY SHOULD I HAVE MY VALUABLES MARKED?
No one is immune to theft. However, participation in the Identification Program reduces the chance of then because stolen items are much more difficult to dispose of if they have been marked. Burglars know this and are hesitant to enter residences that participate in an Identification Program. If marked items are stolen and recovered, it is very easy to identify the rightful owners and return the property to them. Participation in this program will cost only thirty minutes of your time. And could save you much time, trouble and expense.
HOW DO I PARTICIPATE IN THE PROGRAM?
Come to the University Police Department, Humanities 0053 with your valid Student ID card or your valid Driver's License which you will leave at the department in exchange for the engraver to engrave the #'s into your items. After marking your items, you will write down all brand names, model numbers, serial numbers and your ID number and give the information to the University Police where they will keep the information stored on cards. What should I mark? Anything that is easily stolen should be marked. For instance: Television sets Stereo Equipment Radios Cameras Auto Tape Decks Watches Typewriters Computers/Laptops Bicycles and any other items you deem valuable and easily stolen. You would be surprised how easily some of the heaviest items you may have can be stolen.
NOW THAT MY PROPERTY IS MARKED, WHAT ELSE CAN I DO?
We can not stress enough how important it is to safeguard all your property. No one Is immune to theft. But by participating in the Identification Program you have lessened the possibility of suffering a burglary. You can reduce the risk of becoming a victim if students, faculty and staff , safeguard their personal property. First by locking your doors and securing your property.
Secondly, Purchase College participates in Operation ID. An engraver is available for your use to inscribe your ID number on your valuable personal property. A record will be kept of your inscribed items and will be useful to aid you in getting back lost or stolen property. Money, jewelry, laptop computers and other valuables should be safeguarded at all times. Report all missing valuables to the University Police as soon as possible.
Access:
Students, faculty and staff at Purchase College have access to academic, recreational and administrative facilities on campus. Access to the residence halls, however, is limited to residents and their guests, according to Residence Life policy. Access to residence halls by college employees is on an "as needed" basis and incorporates strict key control procedures through Facilities Management, Resident Life and University Police. The general public can attend cultural and recreational events on campus, with their access limited only to the facilities in which these events are held.
College ID card:
All students, faculty and staff must be in possession of a valid Purchase College ID card and must produce it when requested by a University Police officer or any other College official. ID cards are issued at the Campus Center North More Card Office, (call 251-6330 for hours).