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Welcome to the Official page of the NYS University Police at the SUNY Potsdam! For emergencies, dial (315) 267-2222.

Do not use email or messenger to report emergencies! This page is dedicated to students, faculty/staff, alumni and visitors as a resource for safety bulletins, events, resources and police blotter activity.

10/16/2026

Academy starts January 18 - Please Share!

College students—or anyone interested in taking the Police Academy as a stand-alone program—can train side-by-side with newly hired local law enforcement officers, receiving the same academy training and experience. We are one of only 11 academies in New York State approved to offer this unique pre-employment opportunity.

10/15/2026

Did you forget to register your vehicle on time this semester? Or perhaps you may have 'risked it for the biscuit' and parked in the 15-minute parking while running late to class and spent a little too long there?
Well, here is your opportunity to turn a gift from us (a parking ticket) into a gift to our local campus food pantry! Ticket Amnesty Day is Tuesday, October 20th from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Bring us four non-perishable food items and your $30 parking ticket, and we'll make it disappear!

09/11/2026

Today, we remember all the families affected by the tragedy that unfolded 25 years ago.

One hero, SUNY Potsdam alumnus Fire Captain William F. Burke Jr. '77, made the ultimate sacrifice that day as he rushed into the World Trade Center’s North Tower to save lives. After arriving on the 27th floor, he heard that the South Tower had been reduced to rubble. Aware of what was coming, he turned to the firefighters of Engine Company 21 and ordered them to return to safety at ground level.

“Keep going. I’m right behind you,” he assured them as they retraced their steps.

The words still echo today. Billy turned back to a quadriplegic man, Ed Beyea, and his companion, Abe Zelmanowitz, employees in the World Trade Center who were unable to find a way out of the tower without a working elevator. As Engine Company 21 descended, the firemen moved people out of the building; Billy stayed, refusing to abandon Beyea and Zelmanowitz. At 10:28 a.m., September 11, 2001, the North Tower collapsed.

Billy was gone, one of 343 firefighters lost that day, but the rest of Company 21 survived. Because of Billy’s orders and the work of his men finding survivors as they retreated from the building, scores of lives were saved.

Read more:
www.potsdam.edu/alumni-friends/alumni-spotlight/BillyBurke

09/08/2026

We've heard your concerns! While we enjoy and embrace many forms of creativity here at SUNY Potsdam, creative definitions of 'parking spots' are not included. Be sure to park in designated spots according to your parking passes and be courteous to everyone we share the parking lots with. Don't forget: the grace period to register your vehicle on campus ends September 15th! Register online at:

08/31/2026

Welcome home and welcome back new and returning Bears!
It's been amazing connecting with everyone in the quad this morning and we hope you have a great start to your semesters.

08/27/2026

Come to the Barrington Student Union lobby and connect with us at Sundaes with Suzanne!
We're happy to answer your questions about parking, IDs, our department, the Law Enforcement Training Institute, job opportunities within our department, and beyond!
You might even be lucky enough to have a bear sighting.
Today from 2:30 to 5 and there's ice cream too!
Go Bears!

08/27/2026

Looking for a rewarding campus job?
Want to accelerate your career in and outside of law enforcement with relevant job experience?
Consider working with us in our Student Dispatch program!
Apply online with Handshake or come visit us at our office in Van Housen Extension

08/18/2026

Our business services division (parking/ IDs/ etc.) will be unavailable tomorrow, August 19th, between the hours of 9am to 11am for a department meeting.
**This will NOT disrupt emergency services!**
If you have an emergency please call University Police at 315-267-2222 or utilize the RAVE Guardian app.

08/18/2026

We are excited to see familiar faces returning and delighted to see new faces being welcomed to campus for the first time!
For generating a campus ID, you can follow the link below and complete the steps in the portal to have it ready before visiting our office:
sunycard.potsdam.edu

There is a grace period for vehicle registration until SEPTEMBER 15th!
To register a vehicle on campus you can follow this link to register online by accessing BearPAWS:

https://www.potsdam.edu/about/safety/police/regulations-policies/parking-regulations

Parking isn't always a nightmare! SUNY Potsdam's University Police works hard to ensure that the process of registering your vehicle and the daily task of parking on campus is easy to do.To determine the parking lots designated for your type of permit, view the complete Parking Regulations (PDF) bro...

06/25/2026

University Police would like to congratulate two of our very own on becoming bike patrol certified!🚴‍♂️🚴‍♂️

Congratulations Officer G. Brown and Officer C. Van Etten! 🎉🎊🎉

If you see them out and about, give them a wave! 👋👋

Address

44 Pierrepont Avenue Van Housen Ext
Potsdam, NY
13676

Telephone

+13152672222

Website

http://www.potsdam.edu/police

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