CORNELL UNIVERSITY POLICE

Community Law Enforcement

Cornell Police Leadership

Kathy R. ZonerChief since 200919 years with Cornell Police16 years of that in Supervision

Cornell Police Authority

Peace Officers (CPL 2.10 sub 42)Special Deputy Sheriffs of TompkinsReport to the Board of Trustees

Full Arrest Powers on Cornell Property (EDN Law 5709)

OwnedSupervisionAdministeredControlled byRoadways crossing or adjoining

Article 1 of Cornell Police Policy ManualAddresses Role and Authority

Cornell Police Staffing

Sworn Officers51 Authorized

5.5 Civilian support staff

Telecommunicators12 authorized (one is supervision)

Over 20 Blue Light Escort/security guards

Cornell Police General Operations

24/7, 365 days per year (366 in Leap Years)3 Road shifts of between 9-10 officers/shift5 Investigators2 Crime Prevention OfficersK9 ReggieSenior Leadership Team911 Dispatch centerMain Campus Lost and Found

Public Service Advisory Committee

PurposeAdvise CU Police re: campus security policies and procedures

Recommendations for improvement regarding

Educating campus community, security personnel and student advisors/supervisors about sexual assault

Educating about personal safety and crime prevention

Reporting Sexual assaults, DV and stalking

Assisting victims during investigations

Referring complaints to appropriate authorities

Counseling victims

Responding to inquiries from concerned persons

PSAC Authorization

Appointed by the President

Complies with Article 129-A; Section 6431 of NYS Education Law

Before June 30, must report to President all recommendations for the current academic year

Identified Associated Committee of the University Assembly

PSAC MembershipPresidential appointees

Two undergrad students (SA)Two Faculty (Faculty Senate)One grad student (GPSA)One non-faculty employee (EA)

Each Assembly must have at least one female on its recommendation list

At least half of all voting members must be female

Recommendation lists must be at least twice as long as the number appointed

Two-year staggered terms

Committee elects the chair who serves as such for his or her term.

Ex Officio MembersNon-voting; may appoint designee

Chief of Police

Judicial Administrator

Director of Mental Health

University Victim Advocate

Dean of Students

Director of Residential Programs

Human Resource Representative

Meetings

At least once a semester

Agenda set at least one week prior

Can be called to meet ad hoc

Minutes are recorded and kept on file by the University Assembly

Office of the Chief of Cornell Police will provide staff support and administrative assistance

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