We offer a number of programs on campus including:

R.A.D. Self Defense For Women

"The Drunk Busters Program"


Jen Wait and Officer Johnny Coxum facilitated the "Drunk Busters" Stop DWI program at the New Paltz Middle School for more than 100 eigth-graders in April and May. This program allows students to wear goggles that simulate impaired vision caused by excessive drinking. While wearing the goggles, students try and “walk the line” and are taken through a number of other DWI tests that might occur on a DWI stop.

Plain Clothes, Plain Talk
This program is offered in the Residence halls and to other student groups to promote discussion between students and our department. Crime prevention as well as safety and residence hall security information is disseminated during these sessions.

Operation Identification
This program has been designed to register student and college property with an engraved identification number. This is a nation wide security program that helps return recovered stolen property to the rightful owner. Ask your RA or call our department for more information.

Know Your Rights
This program allows students to ask candid questions of officers about what their rights are and what to do if they find themselves on the other side of the law. Look for this program in your residence hall.

Rape Awareness, Relationship Violence, and Personal Safety Education
With the cooperation of the Residence Life staff, New Student Programs and the Counseling Center, these programs are offered to provide personal safety tips and help educate students on dating violence. Health and crisis counseling services are available from all of the aforementioned resources.

University Police Mountain Bike Patrol
This service travels throughout all areas of the campus via mountain bike. This has increased campus security in that officers are able to patrol the athletic fields and other remote locations that are not accessible by traditional vehicles.

Security Surveys
A comprehensive system of security surveys and audits are made for a number of campus facilities each year. Surveys are also made upon request.

Blue Light Phone System
These specially marked telephones aid in expediting calls concerning criminal incidents or emergencies. These call boxes are brightly lit with a blue light and have been installed in areas of high pedestrian traffic across campus.