About Us

The New York State University Police Department at Old Westbury is tasked with maintaining a secure campus and insuring a safe and advantageous environment for learning and community socialization. To achieve this, the University Police Department operates 24 hours per day, 365 days per year, regardless of the weather conditions. 

All members of the University Police Department are certified New York State Police Officers with the same authority as any other state, local or municipal police officers within New York State. All officers are trained and prepared to engage in any incident on campus that in any way jeopardizes the safety or well-being of a community member.

Mission Statement: The University Police Department at Old Westbury supports the vision and values of the University by providing community policing through a fair and impartial lens. Members will justly protect, serve, and enforce the laws of New York State with integrity and professionalism.

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