About Us
Hours
24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Contact/Where to find us
University Police
Bissell Hall (Campus Map 
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University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY 14260-4900
Tel: (716) 645-2227
Fax: (716) 645-3758
Emergencies & Service:
Tel: (716) 645-2222
Chief of Police: Gerald W. Schoenle Jr.
E-Mail: General | Lost & Found
Emergency Blue Light Phones
Questions, complaints, or compliments involving University Police personnel
As an organization, we try hard to provide the highest level of quality police services possible to our community. In today's society, policing is a very difficult and complex job. We realize that mistakes can be made or that the actions of our personnel may fall short of your expectations. Knowing that, it is essential that the community has confidence in the Department to supervise the exercise of police authority and maintain professional standards. As such, a procedure has been established for community members to bring complaints or compliments to the attention of University Police administrators. To learn more, visit our feedback page.
Mission
The mission of the University at Buffalo Police Department is to provide a safe, friendly and welcoming environment for students, visitors, faculty and staff to live, learn, work, and play.
Department Profile
University Police is a nationally accredited agency, with accreditations from the Commission on Accreditation of Law Enforcement Authorities (CALEA) and New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services (NYSDCJS). As the only police department in Erie County and one of five in the state to receive CALEA accreditation, the department continues to conduct itself according to the highest professional standards maintaining accreditation and certifications with several key law enforcement agencies. (View complete list: PDF (369KB) | Word (601KB))
University Police Officers are highly trained professional police officers. They possess full state authority to enforce all state and local laws and University regulations. The University Police Department is service oriented and is committed to courtesy and excellence. It subscribes to the philosophy of community policing in its goal to provide police services that meet the specialized needs of a university community.
University Police Officers are required to have completed a minimum of 60 college credits in order to meet the position's minimum requirements. Many have earned Bachelor and Master degrees. After attending the 21 week basic police academy training they also receive specialized training on numerous topics, including the following:
- Accident Investigation
- Advanced Investigation
- Arson Investigation
- Ident-A-Kit
- Juvenile Officer
- Civil Disturbance
- Breath Test Operator
- Instructor Development
- Hazardous Materials
- Cultural Diversity
- Crime Prevention
- Fire Safety
- Bias Crime
- Firearms
- NYSP Traffic Institute
- Community Policing
- Standard First Aid and Personal Safety
- Police Bicyclists
- Defensive Tactics
- Basic and Advanced Fingerprinting
- ASP Baton
- Substance Abuse Recognition
- Mental Health Laws
- Rape Awareness
- Police Photography
- Driving While Intoxicated Offenses
- Dispute Resolution
- Bomb Recognition
Who should use our services
All students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to take advantage of the department's community policing services and crime prevention programs. The University at Buffalo's police department is an integral part of the educational process and its educational, information, and awareness programs strive to enlist the assistance and cooperation of all members of the academic community. Members of the academic community and visitors to the campus are encouraged to report crimes or other emergencies occurring on campus by telephone at 645-2222.
Support the UB Police Foundation
UB receives less than one third of its funding from state appropriations. This makes support from the University’s alumni and friends critical to our mission of offering outstanding law enforcement services along with a commitment to public service outreach to local and global communities.
The UB Police Foundation was established to provide for specialized training, equipment, and other resources that are unavailable thru the regular budget process. Help us achieve our goal of providing the best law enforcement services that our community deserves by donating today
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