City University of New York Public Safety Dept

City University of New York Public Safety Department
City University of New York Public Safety Department
Common name	CUNY Public Safety
Abbreviation	CUNY PSD
Jurisdictional structure
Operations jurisdiction	New York, USA
	Map of City University of New York Public Safety Department's jurisdiction
Size	1,214.4 km2 (468.9 sq mi)
Population	8,274,527
Legal jurisdiction	CUNY
General nature	Local civilian police;
Operational structure
Parent agency	CUNY
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.

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 - New York State Peace Officers
Security Officer - licensed 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.

Uniform

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

Campus Security Assistant (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		White	Gold
Sergeant		Dark blue	Blue
Corporal	MO - State Police Corporal	Dark blue	Blue
Public Safety Officer	Silver Shield	Dark blue	Blue
Campus Security Assistant	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:

Bicycle
ATV[8]

Equipment

CUNY Public Safety Officers are unarmed. A few supervisor are authorized to carry a handgun as pre campus president but must issued a handgun license by the New York City Police Department (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

"Public Safety Directory".
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.
"Corporal Clara Albino First Latina in CUNY to Receive Teamsters Local 237 President's Award".
"Hostos Public Safety Director, Chief Arnaldo Bernabe Receives 2014 Sloan Public Service Award - Hostos Community College".
"Public Safety - Office of Administration and Finance". adminfinance.baruch.cuny.edu.
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.
"CUNY Public Safety uniform - Google Search". www.google.com.
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.