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The Department of Public Safety (DPS) today announced the planned implementation of body-worn cameras and electronic control devices (ECDs), also known as TASERS, for sworn peace officers as part of the Five-Point Plan for Campus Safety<\/a>. These technology upgrades, along with recent improvements like a new online crime log<\/a>, enhance transparency and align with best practices at peer institutions.<\/p>\n

“As I share this 200-day update on our department’s progress and future initiatives, the safety of our students, faculty, staff, patients and visitors remains our priority,\u201d says Associate Vice President of Public Safety and Chief Public Safety Officer Quchee Collins, who joined the University in July 2024<\/a>. “We are sharing these plans proactively because I believe in keeping our University well informed as we begin to implement important changes.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Department of Public Safety operates as a hybrid department<\/a> that employs two distinct public safety officer job types: New York State-certified sworn peace officers who are authorized to carry firearms and make arrests, and non-sworn officers who perform essential campus functions like building security services, patrols (via small electric GEMS, bikes, and foot), student safety escorts, and special event security.<\/p>\n

Only sworn peace officers will be equipped with the new body-worn cameras and ECDs, following comprehensive officer training and certification. Aside from DPS supervisors, these officers are all based at the Medical Center.<\/p>\n

Body-worn cameras, which were recommended in an independent safety assessment last year, will enhance transparency and accountability in all interactions between officers and community members, providing objective documentation that protects everyone involved. The University is finalizing comprehensive policies for camera activation, footage storage, and data privacy that align with state and federal laws, including HIPAA.<\/p>\n

In addition, DPS and University leaders have approved plans to implement ECDs, which are now standard equipment at many university public safety departments. Before deployment, sworn officers will complete extensive training and certification in proper ECD use. Implementation of both technologies will take place over the next several months.<\/p>\n

Collins has presented an overview of the changes, including new technology, to the University\u2019s Public Safety Advisory Committee<\/a> and stakeholder groups across the University in the past few months. He will continue these discussions in the coming weeks to share implementation details.<\/p>\n

Since Collins\u2019 arrival in July, DPS has launched several safety and community initiatives, including staffing a new Office of Community Engagement<\/a>, expanded bike patrols, and the Operation Park Safe program<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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