University Police

�鶹��ý�Ŷ� University Police Department Earns Second Reaccreditation

khowell — Tue, 11 Mar 2025 13:03:08 +0000

�鶹��ý�Ŷ� University Police Department Earns Second Reaccreditation

Tuesday, March 11, 2025

khowell Tue, 03/11/2025 - 09:03

The �鶹��ý�Ŷ� University Police Department (UPD) has successfully achieved reaccreditation through the New York State Law Enforcement Agency Accreditation Program, marking its second reaccreditation and reaffirming its commitment to professionalism, efficiency, and public trust. The reaccreditation is valid from 2025 to 2030.

The voluntary accreditation program, administered by the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS), consists of 111 standards designed to enhance law enforcement operations. These include 51 administrative standards, 12 training standards, and 48 operational standards. Accreditation ensures agencies meet or exceed best practices in law enforcement, promoting officer training and fostering public confidence in policing.

�鶹��ý�Ŷ� UPD first earned accreditation in 2015 and has maintained its status by meeting rigorous state benchmarks. The reaccreditation process involves a comprehensive assessment of policies, procedures, and overall agency effectiveness.

In recognition of his role in leading the accreditation process, Lieutenant Christopher LoPiano was awarded the John Kimball

Lieutenant Christopher LoPiano, shown with Chief Ewanow, was awarded the John Kimball O’Neil Certificate of Achievement by the DCJS for his outstanding service as accreditation manager.

O’Neil Certificate of Achievement by the DCJS for his outstanding service as accreditation manager.

“The accreditation process is a testament to the department’s dedication to professionalism and continuous improvement,” said Lieutenant LoPiano. “This achievement reflects the hard work and commitment of our entire team to providing the highest standard of service to the �鶹��ý�Ŷ� community.”

The New York State Law Enforcement Accreditation Program provides agencies with a framework for continuous assessment and improvement, ensuring best practices in policing. Accreditation is granted for five years, with agencies required to demonstrate compliance with all standards throughout that time.

For more information about UPD’s accreditation, visit UPD Accreditation.

(From left to right) DCJS Deputy Commissioner Michale Bonse; Scott Ewanow, chief, and Erik Petersen, inspector, �鶹��ý�Ŷ� University Police Department; New York State University Police Deputy Commissioner Richard Bialkowski; and DCJS Executive Deputy Commissioner Joseph Popcun

Five Members of �鶹��ý�Ŷ�'s UPD Recognized by SUNY Police Chiefs Association

patenaude — Wed, 11 Dec 2024 19:26:41 +0000

Five Members of �鶹��ý�Ŷ�'s UPD Recognized by SUNY Police Chiefs Association patenaude Wed, 12/11/2024 - 14:26

�鶹��ý�Ŷ�'s UPD Receives $250K Crisis Response Grant

patenaude — Fri, 11 Oct 2024 14:37:31 +0000

�鶹��ý�Ŷ�'s UPD Receives $250K Crisis Response Grant patenaude Fri, 10/11/2024 - 10:37

Senator Schumer Secures $500,000 for �鶹��ý�Ŷ� Technology and Security Infrastructure Improvements

khowell — Thu, 04 Apr 2024 11:31:56 +0000

Senator Schumer Secures $500,000 for �鶹��ý�Ŷ� Technology and Security Infrastructure Improvements khowell Thu, 04/04/2024 - 07:31

UPD Asst Chief Myers Completes FBI Program

patenaude — Wed, 27 Mar 2024 15:40:11 +0000

UPD Asst Chief Myers Completes FBI Program patenaude Wed, 03/27/2024 - 11:40

Officers Receive State University of New York Chiefs of Police’s Life Saving Award

khowell — Fri, 15 Dec 2023 14:35:19 +0000

Officers Receive State University of New York Chiefs of Police’s Life Saving Award

Friday, December 15, 2023

khowell Fri, 12/15/2023 - 09:35

University Police News

SUNY �鶹��ý�Ŷ� University Police Department’s Lieutenant Matthew Tomaszewski and Officer Kyle Bree were awarded the 2023 State University of New York Chiefs of Police’s Life Saving Award for their rapid and professional response to revive an unresponsive student in 2022. The officers administered life-saving care to the student, who was reported as unconscious and not breathing. Student-run �鶹��ý�Ŷ� First Response, an emergency medical response team on campus, provided additional medical attention and transported the student to the hospital. The officers were recognized at the organization's annual award ceremony earlier this month.

Left to right: Assistant Chief Richard Myers, Officer Kyle Bree, Lieutenant Matthew Tomaszewski, and Chief Scott Ewanow '06 (Image provided)

Ewanow Named Chief of �鶹��ý�Ŷ�’s University Police Department

patenaude — Thu, 16 Jun 2022 19:02:56 +0000

Ewanow Named Chief of �鶹��ý�Ŷ�’s University Police Department patenaude Thu, 06/16/2022 - 15:02

Scott Ewanow

mer29 — Fri, 06 May 2022 15:19:13 +0000

Scott Ewanow mer29 Fri, 05/06/2022 - 11:19

ewanow@geneseo.edu

Grant Provides New Cameras for UPD Officers

khowell — Fri, 22 Apr 2022 17:36:11 +0000

Grant Provides New Cameras for UPD Officers

Friday, April 22, 2022

khowell Fri, 04/22/2022 - 13:36

University Police News

�鶹��ý�Ŷ�’s University Police Department (UPD) has been awarded a three-year $27,399 grant from the U.S. Bureau of Justice Assistance Body Worn Camera (BWC) program.

The BWC program will allow all on-duty, uniformed officers to wear BWCs to capture audio and video data of officer-citizen interactions. Ten UPD police officers and four lieutenants will have cameras. The command staff, including an inspector, the assistant chief, and the chief, will have shared access to an additional camera.

“BWCs can be an important step to improving police-community relationships,” explained �鶹��ý�Ŷ�’s Assistant Chief Scott Ewanow, who will oversee the program. “They help ensure accurate and unbiased documentation of police interactions. Officers can also use the information to aid in submitting reports.”

As part of the BWC program, policies and procedures will be put in place, and all UPD members will be trained to use the devices and store the evidence generated by the cameras.

UPD expects to deploy the BWCs by the start of the 2022–23 academic year.

Travis Andrews

lamontagne — Thu, 24 Mar 2022 13:21:48 +0000

Travis Andrews lamontagne Thu, 03/24/2022 - 09:21

andrewst@geneseo.edu