Emergency Information

University Police
Chief: Joseph V. Olenik
Administrative Tel.: (914) 251-6905
Administrative Office: Humanities Building, Room 0029
Hours: Mon.–Fri., 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. & 1:30–5:00 p.m.
Non-Emergency Tel.: (914) 251-6900
Dispatcher: Humanities Building, Room 0053
EMERGENCY (24 hours): (914) 251-6911 (ext. 6911 on campus)
Weather Emergency Recording: (914) 251-7500

The personal safety of students, faculty, staff, and visitors is of the highest importance to the College and its University Police Department. The University Police provide 24-hour patrol protection to all buildings, residence halls, parking lots, and roadways. University Police officers are sworn police officers vested with full law-enforcement powers and responsibilities. The officers complete 21 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).

Reporting Criminal Actions or Other Emergencies on Campus
Any visitor, student, or employee can report potential criminal actions and other emergencies on campus by calling (914) 251-6911 (ext. 6911 on campus). Please refer to the following sections of this handbook for related information and resources:

• Community Standards of Conduct
• Counseling Center
• Disruptive Classroom Behavior
• Harassment on Campus
• Workplace Violence Prevention & Domestic Violence and the Workplace

Blue Light Telephone System
In addition to a telephone in each student’s room, there are 44 outdoor “blue light” emergency phones strategically located throughout the campus. These “blue light” phones are directly connected to the University Police dispatcher.

Fire Safety
Report all fires to the University Police at (914) 251-6911 (ext. 6911 on campus) and become familiar with building evacuation procedures. Please refer to the more detailed Fire Safety section, under “Faculty Responsibilities: Health and Safety” in this handbook, for additional information.

Guidelines for Extraordinary Weather Conditions are available on the Human Resources site.

Sign Up for Emergency Notification Messages
Purchase College employees are asked to sign up for emergency notification messages on my.purchase.edu under Administrative > Self Service. You can add your cell phone number for emergency notifications (campus-wide emergencies) and information on the person you wish to have contacted in case of a personal emergency.

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