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This official account will provide news and updates from your University Police at SUNY Cortland. For Police assistance call: 607-753-2111

Mission Statement:
The University Police Department will deliver effective and responsive law enforcement services to all persons on the State University of New York College at Cortland campus in a fair and equitable manner. We will protect and serve all community members and join with them in establishing priorities to enhance the quality of life for our entire community. Department Vision:
The NY State University Police Department will serve as a beacon of excellence and innovation. We will maintain the highest level of law enforcement professionals who will utilize state-of-the-art equipment to accomplish the community’s present and future law enforcement goals. We will work together as an organization and be ever-cognizant that our
effort to improve public safety and the quality of life for our community is our top priority. We will be the model of an innovative, community oriented police department.

10/30/2026

We want to extend a huge thank you to everyone who donated, participated, volunteered, and came out to enjoy the Cortland Youth Bureau’s Trunk or Treat event this past Saturday on Main Street in Cortland!

Whether you donated supplies or candy, decorated a trunk, helped behind the scenes, or brought your little ones out for a fun-filled day, we appreciate you!

It takes an amazing community to make events like this possible, and we are so grateful for the support, generosity, and enthusiasm shown by everyone.

Thank you for helping make our community a better place.

-UPD: Guardians of Emerald (Crown) City

10/24/2026

One day. Two events. Two very different worlds. One sweet and in the sunshine, the other spooky and in the dark. Two chances to come find us.

☀️In the sunshine: TRUNK OR TREAT!

Stop down and see us for some sweet treats and vote on your favorite trunk display.

🌒In the dark: PARANORMAL LOCKDOWN 2026!

UPD’s Lieutenant Morris will join First Responders from the City of Cortland Police Department and City of Cortland Fire Department who have been chosen and are prepared to be locked inside the Haunted 1890 House tonight for a Paranormal Investigation in an effort to raise money for the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics New York and for the 1890 House.

The investigation begins at 7PM! If you didn’t buy a ticket before they sold out, you can view the investigation live on the Empirical Paranormal page as well as their YouTube channel. Donations can be made at any time at the link on their page or at the 1890 House. See you there if you dare!

10/23/2026

👻Don't ghost us... stop by the SUNY Cortland UPD trunk TOMORROW, grab some treats, and say hello!

10/16/2026

🚩RED FLAGS TO WATCH FOR:

Individuals involved in sextortion often:

-Approach you on social media after researching your interests, friends, school, or family.
-Quickly ask for intimate images shortly after connecting online.
-Deliberately move conversations from one platform to another (e.g., from Instagram to a private messaging app).
-Develop a false sense of trust or a fabricated relationship before making demands.
-Demand money or gift cards.

💡If you become a victim or target of sextortion:

-Do not pay. Paying rarely stops the demands and often escalates them. Report it immediately.

10/08/2026

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. In recognition, we were proud to participate in the YWCA’s Chef’s Take a Stand Against Domestic Violence event at The Lookout at Hope Lake.

Please join us in congratulating Investigator Melissa Sholar from the University Police at SUNY Cortland and her sister Lisa Matijas, from the Homer School District for taking home Best Dessert for the third year in a row. One sweet three-peat for a great cause!

10/07/2026

Thank you to all of our community members, students, faculty, and staff who stopped by this morning for a cup of coffee and some meaningful conversation with us. What a beautiful fall morning it was!

Events like these provide a great opportunity to connect, share ideas, answer questions, and strengthen the relationships that help make our campus a safe and welcoming place for everyone. We truly appreciate the chance to get to know you better and hear what’s important to our community.

10/07/2026

Tune in for a frightful investigation...if you dare.

City of Cortland Fire and Police Brave the 1890 House Again to Raise Funds in Paranormal Lockdown https://www.wxhc.com/city-of-cortland-fire-and-police-brave-the-1890-house-again-to-raise-funds-in-paranormal-lockdown/

10/06/2026

The University Police at SUNY Cortland would like to invite the campus community to our Coffee With-A-Cop event tomorrow. The event will be held on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, from 8:00am to 11:00am on the steps of Corey Union. Come enjoy a crisp fall morning with some hot coffee and conversation!

09/29/2026

To close out National Child Passenger Safety Week last week, Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician, Officer Rolfe, teamed up with the Cortland County Health Department to host a child safety seat check at Cortlandville Walmart on Saturday.

These checks help parents and caregivers make sure car seats are properly installed, correctly sized, and appropriate for their child’s age and size. Even small adjustments can make a big difference in protecting our children in the event of a crash.

A special thank you to everyone who stopped by, and to the Cortland County Health Department for partnering with us to help keep our community’s youngest passengers safe!

09/26/2026

Yesterday, our officers joined local law enforcement agencies, Special Olympics New York athletes, and volunteers at Coffee Mania to support an amazing cause!

Special Olympics provides sports, health, leadership, and inclusion opportunities that help athletes build confidence, friendships, and a strong sense of belonging.

A BIG THANK YOU to Coffee Mania and everyone in our community who came through for their morning coffee and donated. With your help, this community raised over $1700 between 7:00am-11:00am!

Address

4 Pashley Drive
Cortland, NY
13045

Telephone

+16077532111

Website

http://www2.cortland.edu/offices/university-police-department/index.dot

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