This Web site contains answers to commonly asked questions about SUNY New Paltz’s Escort Service. We encourage you to use the "Loop" Escort Service and the Walking Patrol Service whenever you feel that walking alone may not be in your best interest. Please call 257-3338 for a walking escort or pick up from 9 p.m. - 2 a.m. whenever school is in session.
What is the purpose of the Escort Service?
The Escort Service is designed to enhance your safety on campus if you must
walk alone. The primary goal is to enable you to travel from point to point
on campus with a greater sense of security. This is not a taxi service!
Who is eligible to use the Escort Service?
The Escort Service is available for all students, staff and faculty at the
college. There is no fee for using the Escort Service.You must show your
Picture SUNY New Paltz ID card in order to ride the "LOOP." If
a student is intoxicated they can be refused a ride and University Police
may be called. Groups of two or more that are concerned with their safety
can call for a walking escort between the hours below.
When are Escorts available?
The Escort Service and Walking Patrol runs from 9pm-2am, 7 days a week, whenever
school is in session. Check out the map to see our drop off and pick up stops
on campus.
Where can I be Escorted?
The Escort Service will either walk or ride you to your destination anywhere
on campus. Please review the map to see where our "pick ups" are
located. Parties of two or more that are walking to the same destination
will be offered a walking escort.
What is Walking patrol?
Our walking Patrol can be easily located by their bright orange jackets. Our
student workers are in radio contact at all times with the University Police
Department.
Need a Job?
We hire over 20 students each semester for both patrols. If you are interested
in working with our staff, contact Jen Wait at the University Police Department
at 257-3340 or e-mail waitj@newpaltz.edu.
Escort Pick Up Spots Residence Halls:
* Bouton: back circle
* Capen: dumpster behind building
* Scudder: dumpster behind building
* Gage: dumpster behind building
* Bliss: dumpster behind building
* Crispell: dumpster behind building
* Lefevre: behind Hasbrouck dining hall
* Bevier: behind Hasbrouck dining hall
* Deyo: side door by gunk
* Dubois: side door by bridge
* Esopus: front door
* Shango: fire escape by parking lot
* College: side door by WSB
Other Pick Up Spots:
* Lot 18 (farthest point towards Convenient Deli)
* South Side apartments
* Fire house: meter parking by peace park
* Library: parking lot by stairs
* Gym: front doors
* SBB: front of building
* Humanities: parking lot, basement level
* 208/Hasbrouck intersection (farthest point towards Mobile)
* South Oakwood: gas station
Note:
* After 11 p.m. when residence hall doors lock, drop off spots might alter for
safety reasons. However, pick up spots will always remain the same.
* If you call for an escort please be at the designated pick up spot on time
to ensure quality service.
