University Police Department

Mission Statement

The University Police Department at the State University of New York at Geneseo works to provide a safe and secure learning and living environment by promoting responsible citizenship. By actively engaging with the SUNY Geneseo community, we provide the impetus of respect and inclusivity between campus constituents.

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Become a University Police Officer

The first step to a rewarding career with the NYS University Police is to sign up for the New York State Civil Service Exam.

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SUNY Geneseo UPD Earns Second Reaccreditation

The SUNY Geneseo University Police Department (UPD) has successfully achieved reaccreditation through the New York State Law Enforcement Agency Accreditation Program, marking its second reaccreditation and reaffirming its commitment to professionalism, efficiency, and public trust. The reaccreditation is valid from 2025 to 2030.

ALERT

11/12/25: Burglary Update

The University Police Department is issuing an update to the November 11, 2025 timely warning regarding reported burglaries in Genesee and Wyoming Halls.

On 11/12/25, based on information obtained throughout the course of the investigation, University Police executed search warrants in a neighboring county, recovering property related to these burglaries. After the search warrants were executed, two individuals, not affiliated with SUNY Geneseo, were taken into custody and charged criminally in connection with these incidents.

University Police would like to thank the community for their patience and their assistance in this matter.

If you believe that you may also have been a victim of a theft, or think you have information relevant to these reports, please contact University Police at 585-245-5651.

11/11/25: Timely Warning—Burglary

The University Police Department has issued a Timely Warning regarding several burglaries reported over the past several days that appear to be related.

A burglary is committed when someone enters a structure without permission to commit or with intent to commit a crime, such as theft.

The University Police Department is currently investigating reports of theft from rooms in Genesee and Wyoming Halls. The thefts were reported to have occurred on November 2 and November 9.

If you believe that you may also have been a victim of a theft, or think you have information relevant to these reports, please contact University Police at 585-245-5651.

Vigilance is an important step in detecting and preventing crime. UPD encourages the community to take the following steps:

Report suspicious behavior or criminal activity to UPD immediately. If you see something, say something!

University Police Emergency: 585-245-5222 or 911

University Police Non-emergency: 585-245-5651

University Police Anonymous Report Form: Silent Witness Reporting

Ensure doors are locked and ground-level windows are closed when you are not in your room or office.

Do not prop exterior doors open.

Do not open or hold open exterior residence hall doors for people you do not know.