City University of New York Public Safety Dept

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City University of New York Public Safety Department
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Common nameCUNY Public Safety
AbbreviationCUNY PSD
Jurisdictional structure
Operations jurisdictionNew York, USA
Map of New York Highlighting New York City.svg
Map of City University of New York Public Safety Department's jurisdiction
Size1,214.4 km2 (468.9 sq mi)
Population8,274,527
Legal jurisdictionCUNY
General nature
  • Local civilian police
Operational structure
Parent agencyCUNY
Website
Official Website

The City University of New York (CUNY) Public Safety Department (PSD) is responsible for safety and security at the 26 CUNY campuses and CUNY facilities.[1]

The New York City Police Department is the primary Policing and investigation agency within the New York City as per the NYC Charter (law), which includes all CUNY campuses and facilities.

CUNY has 26 Colleges, each has its own public safety website with information and advice.[1]

Officers[]

CUNY Public Safety Department is made up of two types of officer:

  • Public Safety Officer - armed and unarmed New York State Peace Officers
  • Security Officer - licensed, unarmed New York State security guards.

Powers and Authority[]

Public Safety Officers are NYS Peace Officers with limited authority under Article 2, §2.10, sub 25 of New York State Criminal Procedure Law.[1]

Uniform[]

The CUNY PSD uniforms mirror other New York City law enforcement agencies, with a dark blue uniform. This consists of:

  • Security Officers (non-sworn) wear light blue shirts, a square shield and a different patch.
  • In the summer everyday uniform shirts are short-sleeved and worn open at the collar, with no tie.[2]

Formal Uniform[]

  • Dark blue shirt (or white for senior officers), with PSD shield, patch and "CUNY" insignia, as well as rank (if any)
  • Dark blue tie
  • Dark blue trousers
  • Dark blue peaked cap with capbadge
  • Dark blue tunic with patches
  • White gloves.[3][4][5]

Everyday Uniform[]

  • Dark blue shirt (or white for senior officers), with PSD shield, patch and "CUNY" and College-specific insignia, as well as rank (if any)
  • Dark blue tie
  • Dark blue trousers
  • Dark blue peaked cap with capbadge or the NYC police hat (Russian style) with capbadge[6]
  • Dark blue NATO jumper
  • Dark blue jacket.[7]

Operations/Cycling Uniform[]

  • Dark blue/light blue polo shirt with printed patches and shields
  • Light blue sports jacket
  • Appropriate safety equipment (helmet)

Black boots or formal shoes are worn.

Ranks[]

Title Insignia Uniform shirt color Capband and capbadge colour
Chief
1 Gold Star
 White Gold
Lieutenant
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 White Gold
Sergeant
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 Dark blue Blue
Corporal
MO - State Police Corporal
 Dark blue Blue
Public Safety Officer Silver Shield Dark blue Blue
Security Officer Square Shield Light blue Blue


Vehicles[]

A CUNY Public Safety Department Chevrolet Impala vehicle (2018)

CUNY PSD use a wide variety of vehicles, including cars, vans, pedal cycles and ATVs for patrol, including:

Equipment[]

CUNY Public Safety Officers are unarmed, A few supervisor are authorized to carry a handgun. These officers must be authorized by the campus president and license by the New York City Police Dept (pistol license section) and are only permitted to carry while working only. All CUNY Public Safety Officers carry an expandable baton, handcuffs, a flashlight, a radio that is directly linked to other officers, and a bullet resistant vest

References[]

  1. ^ a b c "Public Safety Directory".
  2. ^ CCNY Public Safety [@CCNYPS] (2019-05-31). "We would like to CONGRATULATE class of 2019. #citycollegeofnewyork #classof2019 t.co/yA4atykG38" (Tweet). Archived from the original on 2021-02-24. Retrieved 2021-06-14 – via Twitter.
  3. ^ "Corporal Clara Albino First Latina in CUNY to Receive Teamsters Local 237 President's Award".
  4. ^ "Hostos Public Safety Director, Chief Arnaldo Bernabe Receives 2014 Sloan Public Service Award - Hostos Community College".
  5. ^ "Public Safety - Office of Administration and Finance". adminfinance.baruch.cuny.edu.
  6. ^ CCNY Public Safety [@CCNYPS] (2020-04-28). "CCNY DPS would like to thank CCNY electrician Xia Xing Lin and the Buddhist Tzu Chi foundation for donating a 1000 N95 protective masks to the members of our department. Together we are strong. #CCNYCOMMUNITY t.co/3qqkZoCM6M" (Tweet). Archived from the original on 2021-04-09. Retrieved 2021-06-14 – via Twitter.
  7. ^ "CUNY Public Safety uniform - Google Search". www.google.com.
  8. ^ Public Safety [@KBCCPSD] (2020-09-29). "Always on the frontline. #protectandserve #campuspolice #LawEnforcement #cuny t.co/oyoShKi7Tw" (Tweet). Archived from the original on 2020-09-29. Retrieved 2021-06-14 – via Twitter.

See also[]

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