Mission
The Mission of the Cornell Police is “Service”. The Cornell Police will perform the same basic activities as any municipal police department, in addition to the activities peculiar to the academic institution that this Department has been created to serve. Not only does it thus respond to required police services, preserve the peace, protect life and property, and recover lost and stolen property, but it also enforces, in a fair and impartial manner, the regulations which comprise the Cornell Campus Code of Conduct, as well as applicable local, State and Federal laws. We appreciate our role in enhancing the quality of life at Cornell by our contributions that foster a safe and secure environment, the cornerstone of academic freedom. We also recognize that justice is the foundation for peace, and to this end, our Department is built on a foundation of community service and crime prevention which respects and preserves the human dignity of all individuals served.
Chiefs Office: 607-255-8945
Administrative Office: 607-255-8953
For Copies of reports filed and
General administrative services
Lost and Found Office: 607-255-7197
All items lost, or found on the Cornell Campus,
or Identified as belonging to a Cornell affiliated Person
Employment and Financial Services: 607-254-5063
Crime Prevention Unit: 607-255-7404
Cornell Key Tags,
Child Safety Seats,
Property Identification and
Blue Light Services
Special Projects: 607-255-7304
Hiring CU Police Officers for your event
UUP Contact for CU Police
Traffic Safety and Commercial Vehicle Enforcement: 607-255-1111
Contact Person: Sgt Anthony J. Tostanoski
Questions about Buckle Up New York,
Information about Campus Traffic Safety programs and
Questions about Commercial Vehicles and the Cornell Campus
Gorge Safety
While tempting on hot days, swimming in the gorges is extremely dangerous and a serious threat of drowning exists. Swimming in the gorges is prohibited by Chapter 250 of the City of Ithaca code, Peace and Good Order, which states, "No person shall bathe in, swim in, or for the purposes of swimming and/or bathing enter any of the waters within the City of Ithaca except in the waters officially designated as swimming or bathing areas."
Please read "The Gorges of Cornell, Path and Safety Information" locatated at: http://www.risk.cornell.edu/pdfs/gorgebrochure.pdf. This brochure provides a path guide and advice for safety precautions while visiting the gorges.
We also suggest that you take the time to watch a new student-created video that describes important information about enjoying the natural gorges areas safely. Video
Campus Watch Brochure
Alerts
January 29, 2013 - Assault 2nd degree reported in Collegetown Tues 1/29/13..more
November 19, 2012 - Assault - 800 block University Ave...more
November 1, 2012 - Harassment 100 block College Ave..more
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Someone's shooting- What should I do?
Homeland Security Threat Advisory
Other News
Cornell Alumni Magazine recently published an article featuring the Cornell Police. Sharon Tregaskis '95 authored "On the Job", and we invite you to read it.