For non-emergency issues, contact the department at or police binghamton. For emergencies, call from a campus phone or from a cell phone. Where is the Lost and Found on campus? Items are kept for a limited time before being donated or destroyed. Call , email police binghamton. Is there a safety escort service for students on campus? How accessible are the residence halls? All residence hall doors are locked on a hour basis, requiring key-card access.
What are blue light phones? More than 80 blue light emergency phones can be found on Binghamton University campuses. Each includes a yellow emergency phone box attached to a blue light, which can be easily seen at night. Anyone who picks up the phone is immediately connected to the New York State University Police dispatcher. How safe is the campus? Are crime statistics published? Binghamton University is a relatively safe campus and continually evaluates its safety procedures.
For campus crime statistics, see our Annual Security and Fire Report online. Do I have to worry about my personal property being stolen? There are no percent guarantees, but protection of personal property is a shared responsibility.
Students should not leave personal belongings unattended and should always lock their doors when not in their rooms. New York State University Police offer a number of programs that can educate students about how to protect their personal property.
Is the campus well lit at night? The Binghamton University campus is well lit, and each semester our Personal Safety Advisory Committee does a night-time walk around campus to check on lighting and other safety issues and make recommendations as needed. Will a student get in trouble for assisting a friend who needs medical treatment for alcohol or drug-related situations? Binghamton University abides by the New York State Good Samaritan Law: In cases of alcohol and prohibitive drug intoxication, the primary concern is the health and safety of the individual s involved.
