Emergency Information
University Police
New York State University Police at SUNY Purchase
Chief of Police: Sean Forde
Administrative: (914) 251-6905
Nonemergencies: (914) 251-6900
Emergency (24 hours): (914) 251-6911 or 911
Weather Emergency Recording: (914) 251-7500
Emergency Response Reference Guide
Active Shooter Training (University Police video on Facebook)
The entrance to the University Police headquarters is located at the Lincoln Avenue underpass.
The personal safety of students, faculty, staff, and visitors is of the highest importance to SUNY Purchase and its University Police. The University Police provides 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 Rockland County Police Academy 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.
The University Police also serves as a first responder to fire and medical assistance calls. All officers have been trained in emergency medical procedures and first aid, and some may be certified Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs).
Community Service Officers (CSOs) assist the campus community with courtesy escorts, unlocking doors, and engaging the community through outreach events. The CSOs are employed by the college and are identifiable by their khaki uniform with heliotrope accents.
ADA Accessibility
To communicate with a Police Officer, call the non-emergency number above and one will be dispatched to your location. To visit Police Headquarters, the entrance is located on Lincoln Avenue- North of the Humanities building. For accessing Police Headquarters, please take the elevator in the Social Science Building lobby to the basement level and follow the signs.