University Police / en 黑料网 University Police Department Earns Second Reaccreditation /suny-geneseo-university-police-department-earns-second-reaccreditation 黑料网 University Police Department Earns Second Reaccreditation Tuesday, March 11, 2025 khowell Tue, 03/11/2025 - 09:03 University Police News

The 黑料网 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.

黑料网 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鈥橬eil Certificate of Achievement by the DCJS for his outstanding service as accreditation manager.

 O鈥橬eil Certificate of Achievement by the DCJS for his outstanding service as accreditation manager.

鈥淭he accreditation process is a testament to the department鈥檚 dedication to professionalism and continuous improvement,鈥 said Lieutenant LoPiano. 鈥淭his achievement reflects the hard work and commitment of our entire team to providing the highest standard of service to the Geneseo community.鈥

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鈥檚 accreditation, visit UPD Accreditation.

(From left to right) DCJS Deputy Commissioner Michale Bonse; Scott Ewanow, chief, and Erik Petersen, inspector, 黑料网 University Police Department; New York State University Police Deputy Commissioner Richard Bialkowski; and DCJS Executive Deputy Commissioner Joseph Popcun ]]>
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Five Members of 黑料网's UPD Recognized by SUNY Police Chiefs Association /news/five-members-suny-geneseos-upd-recognized-suny-police-chiefs-association Five Members of 黑料网's UPD Recognized by SUNY Police Chiefs Association patenaude Wed, 12/11/2024 - 14:26 Image ]]> Wed, 11 Dec 2024 19:26:41 +0000 patenaude 150772 at 黑料网's UPD Receives $250K Crisis Response Grant /news/suny-geneseos-upd-receives-250k-crisis-response-grant 黑料网's UPD Receives $250K Crisis Response Grant patenaude Fri, 10/11/2024 - 10:37 Image ]]> Fri, 11 Oct 2024 14:37:31 +0000 patenaude 150701 at Senator Schumer Secures $500,000 for 黑料网 Technology and Security Infrastructure Improvements /news/senator-schumer-secures-500000-suny-geneseo-technology-and-security-infrastructure Senator Schumer Secures $500,000 for 黑料网 Technology and Security Infrastructure Improvements khowell Thu, 04/04/2024 - 07:31 Image ]]> Thu, 04 Apr 2024 11:31:56 +0000 khowell 150376 at UPD Asst Chief Myers Completes FBI Program /news/upd-asst-chief-myers-completes-fbi-program UPD Asst Chief Myers Completes FBI Program patenaude Wed, 03/27/2024 - 11:40 Image ]]> Wed, 27 Mar 2024 15:40:11 +0000 patenaude 150353 at Officers Receive State University of New York Chiefs of Police鈥檚 Life Saving Award /police/officers-receive-state-university-new-york-chiefs-polices-life-saving-award Officers Receive State University of New York Chiefs of Police鈥檚 Life Saving Award Friday, December 15, 2023 khowell Fri, 12/15/2023 - 09:35 University Police News

SUNY Geneseo University Police Department鈥檚 Lieutenant Matthew Tomaszewski and Officer Kyle Bree were awarded the 2023 State University of New York Chiefs of Police鈥檚 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 Geneseo 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) ]]>
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Ewanow Named Chief of 黑料网鈥檚 University Police Department /news/ewanow-named-chief-suny-geneseos-university-police-department Ewanow Named Chief of 黑料网鈥檚 University Police Department patenaude Thu, 06/16/2022 - 15:02 Image ]]> Thu, 16 Jun 2022 19:02:56 +0000 patenaude 149144 at Scott Ewanow /police/scott-ewanow Scott Ewanow mer29 Fri, 05/06/2022 - 11:19 ewanow@geneseo.edu Image ]]> Fri, 06 May 2022 15:19:13 +0000 mer29 149083 at Grant Provides New Cameras for UPD Officers /police/grant-provides-new-cameras-upd-officers Grant Provides New Cameras for UPD Officers Friday, April 22, 2022 khowell Fri, 04/22/2022 - 13:36 University Police News

黑料网鈥檚 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.

鈥淏WCs can be an important step to improving police-community relationships,鈥 explained 黑料网鈥檚 Assistant Chief Scott Ewanow, who will oversee the program. 鈥淭hey help ensure accurate and unbiased documentation of police interactions. Officers can also use the information to aid in submitting reports.鈥

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鈥23 academic year.

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