2007-2008 College Fee Report
University at Buffalo Comprehensive Fee
Background
The State University of New York instituted the College Fee in order to provide funds, which would guarantee payment of bonds that the Dormitory Authority borrowed to build residence halls on State University campuses. In 1997/98, the SUNY Board of Trustees distributed debt service obligations and College Fee revenue to individual campuses. SUNY also gave campuses authority to allocate College Fee revenue at their discretion. Some campuses, including the University at Buffalo, utilize the College Fee to fund activities in support of various University operations. At UB, this fee now supports the University Police.
Student Benefits/Impact
The University at Buffalo Department of University Police exists to provide students, faculty, and staff with a safe and secure environment that is conducive to UB's educational mission. Funding supports University police officers.
- Emergency response
- Crime prevention and community policing
- Safety escorts, door locking, and night host programs
- Safety fairs and information tables
- Women's safety and sexual assault programs
- Operation Identification/Book ID
- Self-defense workshops
- Lost and found
Student Access
- 24x7 availability
Contact Information
University Police
Bissell Hall
Tel: (716) 645-2227
Emergencies & Service: (716) 645-2222
The University Police is a full service Police Department available 24/7, 365 days a year.
Expenditure Plan
University Police: $583,000
The mission of the University at Buffalo Police Department is to provide a safe, friendly and welcoming environment for students, visitors, faculty and staff to live, learn, work, and play.
Fast facts- 165 safety and security presentations
- Safety and security support of 158 special events
- Consistently high rankings in SUNY Student Opinion and ACUHO/EBE surveys
- Accredited by the New York State Law Enforcement Program
FAQs
Q. What should I do if I witness a crime on campus?
A. Members of the academic community and visitors to the campus are encouraged to report crimes to the department's dispatcher by telephone (645-2222). Crimes and emergencies can also be reported by using one of the 52 campus' strategically located "Blue Light" telephones that immediately connect the caller with the University Police dispatch office.
Q. What should I do if there is a medical emergency?
A. For all police, fire, and medical emergencies on campus, immediately dial 645-2222.
Q. If I am living off campus, should I call University Police?
A. For emergencies occurring off campus, dial 911.
Q. Does the University have an emergency notification system?
A. The University offers a text messaging service to members of the University community. The service is an opt-in service. You can sign-up for the service at emergency.buffalo.edu 
. In addition, emergency information is available at: WBFO - FM 88.7. MyUB
, 645-NEWS, and emergency.buffalo.edu
.
Q. How do I arrange to have University Police give a presentation to my students, faculty, staff, or residence hall group?
A. To make arrangements for a group presentation, call University Police directly at 645-2227.
