University Police Services

The Purchase College University Police provides 24-hour patrol protection to all buildings, residence halls, parking lots and roadways. Purchase College University Police officers are sworn police officers vested with full law enforcement powers and responsibilities. The officers complete 16 weeks of basic training at the New York State Police Academy in Albany, New York, or at the Westchester County Police Academy and receive additional in-service and specialized training in first-aid, defensive tactics, legal updates, evidence gathering, traffic investigations, etc. All have been trained in emergency medical procedures and first aid and some are certified Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs).

Authority: All Purchase College University Police officers have full law enforcement authority throughout the campus, including the campus roadways and adjacent roadways to the campus. University Police work very closely with the Harrison Police Department, Port Chester Police Department, Rye Police Department, Rye Brook Police Department, Westchester County District Attorney Investigators, Westchester County Police and the New York State Police to assist them with incidents that may occur off-campus that involve campus staff or students.

Responsibility: Officers are responsible for a full range of police services, including all crime reports, investigations, medical emergencies, fire emergencies, traffic accidents, enforcement of laws regulating underage drinking and the use of controlled substances, weapons, and all other incidents requiring police assistance.

Enforcement: In addition to enforcing violations of law, the University Police Department is charged with enforcing violations of the State University Board of Trustees policies and regulations and all Purchase College policies and regulations. Violations of these regulations are referred to the Campus Judicial System and College Officers for appropriate action.

Potential criminal actions and other emergencies on campus can be reported by any visitor, student, faculty or staff member by calling 251-6911.

In non-emergency situations, dial 251-6900

*Safe Campus Incident Reporting Hotline-251-6868 (voicemail)

*See Community Policing and Education