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University Police Officer Daniel Geary recently earned the Traffic Safety Champion Award from the Oswego County Traffic Safety Board.

UP officer honored for commitment to traffic safety

January 11, 2024 | 2 minutes to read

University Police Officer Daniel Geary recently earned the Traffic Safety Champion Award from the Oswego County Traffic Safety Board.

Roger Pullen honored for extraordinary career

Roger Pullen honored after extraordinary 35-year career

October 24, 2023 | 4 minutes to read

SUNY Oswego’s University Police Department recognized Roger Pullen with the honorary title of the department’s “Car Wash Specialist” in September, following his retirement after 35 years of service and an estimated 10,000 vehicles washed.

SUNY Oswego University Police Officer Eric Martin (center) earned honors during the 2022 University Police Awards; here he is congratulated by Chief Scott Swayze and Kevin Velzy, who retired as chief earlier this year

SUNY Oswego officer’s life-saving work honored during University Police Awards

November 22, 2022 | 2 minutes to read

The quick, life-saving work of SUNY Oswego University Police Officer Eric Martin earned honors during the 2022 University Police Awards, the highest recognition by the SUNY Police Chiefs Association, on Nov. 15.

Kathryn Szklany, the registered dietitian for SUNY Oswego Dining Services, did brief nutritional quizzes for prizes during the Mental Health and Wellness Fair

Mental Health and Wellness Fair opens doors to campus, community resources

September 7, 2022 | 3 minutes to read

Members of the campus community had the opportunity to learn more about opportunities within the campus and around Oswego County to learn or receive support during the recent Mental Health and Wellness Fair.

University Police Technical Sergeant Richard Sherwood was named recipient of a 2021 SUNY University Police Professional Service Award. Sherwood, center, is congratulated by University Police Chief Kevin Velzy, left, and Assistant Chief Scott Swayze

Richard Sherwood earns SUNY-wide police award for exceptional service

January 19, 2022 | 3 minutes to read

Technical Sergeant (T/Sgt) Richard Sherwood of Oswego’s University Police received the Professional Service Award on Nov. 16 at the SUNY University Police Awards.

University Police Chief Kevin Velzy helps young shopper Karla find presents for her family during Shop With a Hero

UP lends helping hand to local youths in 'Shop With a Hero' event

December 6, 2021 | 1 minute to read

University Police Chief Kevin Velzy and Officer Derek Wiebel were part of an effort to make holiday dreams come true to local children.

University Police Officer Eric Martin showing body-worn camera

University Police issues body-worn cameras to patrol officers

February 1, 2019 | 3 minutes to read

University Police at SUNY Oswego deployed its body-worn cameras for patrol officers today (Feb. 1), mobilizing the point-of-view evidence-capturing devices that law enforcement departments across the country are adopting.

University Police at SUNY Oswego earns state accreditation

March 14, 2016 | 3 minutes to read

University Police at SUNY Oswego attained state accreditation recently, an achievement that marks it as one of only 10 departments in the State University system and fewer than 150 police agencies of all kinds statewide to meet scores of exacting...

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SUNY Oswego University Police earns national recognition

July 29, 2015 | 2 minutes to read

SUNY Oswego’s University Police Department took first place in the college and university category of the 2015 National Law Enforcement Challenge, the International Association of Chiefs of Police has announced.Cornell University police came in second, and the University of Maryland...