The Office of Campus Safety maintains a safe, secure and learning-friendly environment for students, faculty and staff.

We protect college property, register vehicles, direct and control traffic and parking, investigate motor vehicle complaints, conduct investigations, provide after-dark escort services between parking lots and other campus locations and residence halls, and respond to emergency situations and complaints.  Campus Safety is not a law-enforcement agency.  While our officers enforce College policy, they do not make arrests or issue court appearance tickets.  If students require medical or law-enforcement assistance, Campus Safety officers will assess the situation and make appropriate referrals.  Neither the Office of Campus Safety nor Residence Life staff will transport students to the hospital.

Credentials

  • All Campus Safety officers are licensed as New York State security guards.
  • All officers are trained/certified in basic first aid, blood-borne pathogens, emergency oxygen administration, CPR, automated external defibrillator (AED), Narcan administration, mental health first aid, OSHA 10 Hour General Industry, and incident command.  Training is conducted continuously throughout the year in order to better serve the Paul Smith’s College community.

Notice of Availability of Annual Security and Fire Report

The safety of our community is a top priority for Paul Smith’s College. We are dedicated to maintaining a campus where students, faculty, and staff are able to advance the college’s educational mission in an environment unencumbered by safety concerns or fear for personal well-being.

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the Paul Smith’s College Annual Security and Fire Report is available on the college’s website at this page and provided in paper format upon request.

This report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Paul Smith’s College and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security and campus fire safety, including policies concerning sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence and other matters.

Any questions regarding the information found in this report should be directed to the Director of Compliance, Title IX at 518-327-6565 or the College’s Campus Safety office at 518-327-6300.

All incidents, emergencies, and suspicious activity should be reported to the Office of Campus Safety.

The preferred methods of reporting to Campus Safety is in person at the Campus Safety Office or by telephone at 518-327-6300.

Please be advised that while all reports are reviewed daily, for immediate assistance call Campus Safety at 518-327-6300.

When needed, ALWAYS CALL 911 FIRST!