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University Police Department

Community, Professionalism and Excellence

CALL US 518-442-3131

Keeping Our Community Safe

The University Police Department is dedicated to providing service in keeping with our focus on Community Policing. We are here 24 hours a day, every day working to maintain and improve the safety, security, and quality of life.

 

A Community Oriented Focus

The University Police Department is committed to a Constitutional Policing model of law enforcement. This model, combined with our Community Policing Philosophy enhances safety and security through the use of partnerships and problem-solving techniques, which proactively address the immediate conditions that give rise to public safety issues such as crime, social disorder, and fear of crime. Through this model we ensure that the University is a place where all feel safe and welcome.

 

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A Dedicated Team of Professionals

The University at Albany has more than 17,000 undergraduate and graduate students, with approximately 4,000 faculty and staff. There are 115 buildings and 12 miles of public roadways within the campus boundaries.

The University Police Department provides 24-hour-a-day, 365-day-a-year mobile and foot patrol protection to all University campus properties as well as nearby facilities rented or leased by the University at Albany.

 

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UPD is here 24 hours a day - 7 days a week

For emergencies dial 911 from any campus phone or 518-442-3131 from any phone for immediate connection to a dispatcher.

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UPDATE: Report of Assault on Campus Near Empire Commons
January 9, 2025
UPD took a report of a possible assault that occurred on campus near Empire Commons.
Clery Notification - Timely Warning
October 21, 2024
A short time ago, UPD responded to an assault that occurred in the Campus Center food court on the Uptown campus.
University at Albany's Annual Security and Fire Report is now available
September 27, 2024
University at Albany's Annual Security and Fire Report is now available
UPD Releases Body Cam Footage of August 27 Incident
September 6, 2024
At 12:49 a.m., on Aug. 27, a University Police Department officer on foot attempted to stop a vehicle on Center Drive East on the UAlbany’s Uptown Campus. Earlier in the day, several occupants of the vehicle had been banned from campus for exhibiting threatening and harassing behavior.
UPD-Safety Notice - Uptown Robbery
September 2, 2024
Shortly before 9pm tonight, UPD was called to take a report of a robbery that had just occurred near State Quad on the Uptown Campus involving a male student and several unknown males.
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Contact the University Police Department

Alumni Drive, 1400 Washington Avenue
Albany, NY 12222-0100
United States

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UPDweb@albany.edu
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