PERSONAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
University Police
"This Community Belongs to All of Us"
You'll see the University Police, which has jurisdiction over the 1,100-acre campus and its 110 buildings, patrolling the campus by car, bicycle, motor scooter, and on foot, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. They're friendly and approachable, with a focus on serving the entire University community. They are police officers on whom you can depend. All 55 sworn officers are graduates of the New York State Police Academy and receive continuous in-service training in topics that include crime prevention, CPR, bias-related crime, ethical awareness, cultural diversity, and crisis intervention.
The Community Affairs team, recipient of the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators Award, helps educate the campus community on such topics as personal safety, risk awareness, crime prevention (including date and acquaintance rape prevention), drug and alcohol risk awareness, and many other community safety issues. This mission is accomplished through formal and informal talks, new student orientation programs, and in the creation and distribution of pamphlets and posters across the campus.
For additional information, call Douglas F. Little, Deputy Chief for Community Relations/Patrol, at (631) 632-7786, or visit our Web site.
Maintaining a safe environment is of the highest priority at Stony Brook. The following additional services and programs help us further ensure the safety of our students and their visitors:
Crime Statistics
The Advisory Committee on Campus Safety will provide upon request all campus crime statistics as reported to the United States Department of Education. Direct such requests to Douglas Little, Interim Chief of University Police, at 631-632-7786. The United States Department of Education web site for campus crime statistics is ope.ed.gov/security/main.asp.
Other Programs
Neighborhood Watch
Neighborhood Watch, a program supported by the University Police Department and the Division of Campus Residences, promotes safety and awareness within the University's residential living areas. For more information, contact Douglas F. Little at (631) 632-7786.
Crimestoppers
Crimestoppers allows all members of the University community to anonymously report criminal activity. Tips that result in an arrest will lead to a cash reward. Call (631) 632-TIPS. For more information about the Crimestoppers Program, contact Community Relations at (631) 632-7786.
Emergency Management Plan
Stony Brook University has created an Emergency Operations Center as well as an Emergency Management Response Team. The team has been trained to evaluate and act ensuring the protection of our community in the event of a severe emergency concern. If you have any questions regarding the Emergency Management Plan or the Center, please contact the Emergency Operation Coordinators: Gary Kaczmarczk, Assistant Director of Environmental Health and Safety, at (631) 632-9670 or Douglas F. Little, Deputy Chief of Police, at (631) 632-7786.
In an emergency, call 911 from any campus phone.
WITH PERSONAL SAFETY IN MIND, CALL THE UNIVERSITY POLICE RIDE PROGRAM at 632-RIDE
Environmental Health and Safety
The Department of Environmental Health and Safety is dedicated to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of the campus community as well as assisting the University in maintaining compliance with safety, health, and environmental regulations and standards.
Our mission is achieved through the development and implementation of environmental, health, and safety policies and programs in the following areas:
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The success of these programs is dependent on integration of our programs in all academic and health care departments and programs, as well as on the active participation of the entire campus community.
Your personal awareness and involvement will help to ensure your safety and the safety of others. Please visit our Web site or give us a call if you need additional information.
Emergency Preparedness
In the event of a fire or other emergency, seconds count. The safe, orderly, and prompt evacuation of building occupants depends on having the physical safety features of a building in operating condition as well as having an emergency evacuation plan.
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If you discover a fire or smoke condition, sound the building alarm by activating the nearest pull station and call University Police at 911 from on campus or (631) 632-3333 from off campus.
Emergency Management
Emergencies can arise at any time and from various natural or manmade causes. The best way to minimize potential loss and speed up the process of recovery from hurricanes, snow storms, fires, or terrorist acts is to plan ahead. Following the events of September 11, Stony Brook University revised the campus Emergency Management Plan, created an Emergency Operations Center, and organized an Emergency Management Team. The team is trained to evaluate and respond to major emergency situations using the Incident Command System (ICS). ICS ensures effective management of the people, organizations, and resources utilized in response to emergencies.
Fire Alarms
Building fire alarm systems use a signaling device to alert occupants of the need to evacuate for fire or other reasons. Whenever you hear the fire alarm sound, LEAVE IMMEDIATELY!
Fire Drills
Fire drills are conducted to provide the opportunity for all building occupants to practice building evacuations in a safe and orderly fashion. Everyone is expected to participate and evacuate the building whenever the fire alarm signal is sounded.
Environmental Health and Safety
110 Suffolk Hall
Stony Brook, NY 11794-6200
(631) 632-6400
www.ehs.stonybrook.edu