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Community policing means that police officers work closely with community members to promote safety and security. Because community policing requires the involvement of both community members and police officers, University Police officers take part in many campus activities including new student orientation programs, the coalition building team, and the College Planning Council. Officers also sit on college committees such as the Employee Assistance Program, the Campus Safety Forum, Equity and Diversity, Substance Abuse, the College Planning Council, and ad hoc Community Policing.
The department has developed productive working partnerships with Campus Services, Campus West Elementary School, the College and Community Partnerships Office, the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program, the Counseling Center, the Dean of Students Office, Residence Life Office, United Students Government (USG) and its student organizations, Weigel Health Center, and other campus groups.
The cooperation between University Police, the Buffalo Police Department, and the community has resulted in many specific benefits: underage drinking prevention programs, initiatives to respond to and prevent school violence, and self-defense programs. Most importantly, the campus and its police officers work together to maintain a safe, friendly campus.
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