Public Safety and Security Services
This office has responsibility for the college security and safety postures in public, environmental,
and occupational safety senses. It conducts on-going assessments of college conditions and develops
and implements policy and programs to enhance security and safety.
Its college administrators, contract guards, college security assistants and campus peace officers
perform prevention, coordination, and assistance functions. Contract guards and college security
assistants are defined as security guards in accordance with Article 7A of the General Business Law.
These officers do not have arrest powers above that of a private citizen. Campus peace officers are
sworn peace officers and have arrest powers granted to them by the Board of Trustees of the City
University of New York pursuant to subdivision sixteen of section sixty-two hundred six of the education
law
(Ref: NYS Criminal Procedure Law, Article 2, Section 2.10, Subsection 79). During most class hours, a total of at least 10 security personnel are in evidence throughout the
building. They are alert to general conditions, unusual situations and unauthorized persons and are prepared
to help with information, referrals, fire evacuation, humanitarian assistance, and support to facilitate the
academic process.
The Office of Security and Public Safety is located in Room 1204 north of the Main Lobby. Should the
office be closed, the nearby Lobby officers who are on duty during all class and operating hours will
either take action or contact other security personnel via telephone or radio.
