Campus security officer Megan is seen in the security office

Campus safety

At SUNY Adirondack, the safety of our students, faculty and staff comes first.

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Campus safety

Campus safety and law enforcement is coordinated by your campus Public Safety Office, located in the Residence Hall, Room 164.

The office has a force of sworn Peace Officers with full arrest powers. Each officer must meet the high standards of training administered by New York State’s Division of Criminal Justice Services and undergo continuous training to upgrade skills.

Campus Public Safety Officers conduct foot and vehicle patrols throughout the campus and residence hall around the clock, 365 days a year. Peace Officers are ready to help students, faculty and staff 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Contact the Public Safety Office at 518-743-7233 (or ext. 7233 from a campus phone), or the Facilities Office at ext. 2246 — or by dialing 911.

More than a job

Public Safety Officer Dave Willis is seen in the dining hall.

I love interaction with everybody. I love dealing with all kinds of personalities.”

Dave Willis Public Safety officer at SUNY Adirondack

Safety tips

Safety is everyone's responsibility. Our Campus Safety teams asks that you consider the following:

If you lock your keys in your vehicle in a campus lot or are stranded with a dead battery, contact the Office of Public Safety. An officer will meet you at your vehicle. Lock-out and jump-starting services are free of charge but do require you to sign a waiver before the officer can touch the vehicle.

Full- and part-time students must have a SUNY Adirondack identification card, which they are expected to carry at all times. A fee is charged when the cards are issued, and a replacement fee also will be charged for any lost or stolen IDs.

The Public Safety Office encourages students to keep a record of their most valuable possessions. The record should include a description for each item, including size, color, serial number, date of purchase and value. Having the information record makes it easier for the police to identify and return items if recovered after a loss or theft.

Keep records for your:

Camera
Television
DVD player
Cellphone
Stereo
iPad/laptop/tablet
Calculator
Computer
Game system

Any article that is lost or found — including books, keys and wallets — should be reported or returned to the Public Safety Office in the Residence Hall. At the end of each academic year, items left in Lost and Found are destroyed or donated to local agencies.

The Office of Public Safety provides personal safety escorts to all members of the college community, 24 hours per day, every day, unless otherwise indicated.

Public Safety documents

Public Safety emergency plan

Learn about the college's Health Emergency Plan

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Campus Climate Survey

This Annual Report provides the SUNY Adirondack community information about how the college continues to protect its students and employees from sex discrimination.

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Annual security report

This report is prepared by the Public Safety Office to comply with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act. The law mandates that institutions receiving Title IV federal funds disseminate crime statistics for certain serious offenses that occurred on campus and in adjacent areas for the current and previous two calendar years. This report is prepared in cooperation with local law enforcement agencies surrounding our main campus and extension centers, Campus Authorities and Public Safety. The purpose of this report is to provide our current and prospective faculty, staff and students with campus safety information, including crime statistics and procedures to use when reporting a crime. The college will not retaliate or allow any retaliation toward a person(s) who reports alleged violations of this act. Each year, an email notification is sent to all enrolled student, faculty and staff that provides the website to access this report. Paper copies of this report may also be obtained in the Facilities office, Room 007. A copy may also be obtained from the Public Safety Office, Room 164 of the Residence Hall. All prospective employees may obtain a copy from the Human Resource Office.

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Student Bill of Rights

The State University of New York and SUNY Adirondack are committed to providing options, support and assistance to victims/survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and/or stalking to ensure that they can continue to participate in campus programs and activities. All victims/survivors of these crimes and violations—regardless of the victim/survivor’s race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, or criminal conviction—have the following rights, which apply whether the crime or violation occurs on campus, off campus, or while studying abroad.