The Constitutional Policing Model and its relationship in effective Community Policing
The members of the New York State University Police at Albany are committed to our Community Policing philosophy. By doing so we foster a higher quality of life for our community, and make our campus safer and friendlier for all. We effectuate our Community Policing philosophy through our utilization of the Constitutional Policing Model. The model is supported by the three pillars of Policy, Training, and Accountability.
Click on the arrows below to expand information on each pillar.
▼ Pillar 1: Policy - Ensure Policies are created that are in line with the US Constitution, State, and local statutes, as interpreted by the Judiciary.
1.
1. The Policy Review Committee, comprised of
members from various departmental units, regularly review department policies
and amend as needed. Policies involving protected rights are reviewed most
often.
a.
Most recent updates included complete revisions
in our Use of Force policy, Force Review policy, Complaint Procedure, and
Search and Seizure policy to reflect all of the current recommendations from
the DOJ.
i.
All voluntary affirmations of consent are
documented
ii.
Searches will now be recorded on video
iii.
Individuals will be notified they have the right
to refuse a consensual search
iv.
Every UOF is reviewed on at least 2 supervisory
levels
v.
Early Warning system has been implemented to
quickly identify problem behavior in our staff
vi.
We accept all forms of personnel complaints,
including anonymous complaints.
vii.
We investigate every complaint and issue a
resolution to each complainant.
b.
Current policies in place for Preventing Biased
Policing and Encountering Transgender Individuals
c.
Memorandums of Understanding updated to reflect
compliance with Title IX requirements
2.
2. Receive legal updates monthly
a.
Review the effected policies immediately to
ensure compliance
3.
3. Policy Manuals to be made available for public
viewing on our website
▼ Pillar 2: Training - Develop a training program that reinforces the constitutional policies in place.
1.
1. Review events from around the country to ensure
our training protocols are in line with current best practices.
2.
2. Train our staff not only on the written policy,
but also the safest, most effective ways to accomplish our lawful goals.
a.
Use of Force and Article 35 Training in
conjunction with our bi-annual Firearms Training
b.
Training in Fair and Impartial Policing,
Procedural Justice and Constitutional Policing
c.
Specific training provided to identify and
effectively interact with subjects who have mental health issues,
de-escalations tactics for Veterans, Crisis Intervention and encountering International
and Transgender Individuals.
d.
Supervisory Staff have successfully completed FBI-LEEDA
Training
▼ Pillar 3: Accountability - Build trust and Legitimacy in our community by:
1.
1. Publishing the Daily Incident Log records our
Department’s activity. It is made public
on our website and updated daily. Every arrest, traffic stop, call for service,
and relevant demographic information is contained within.
2.
2. Publishing our Annual Report summarizing our
activity in a variety of demographic categories to substantiate our commitment
to bias free policing.
3.
3. Publishing Use of Force summaries, identifying
the type of force we have used as well as the demographics of those we have
used force on.
4.
4. Reporting the number and type of personnel
complaints we have received, as well as the demographics of those who have
filed complaints, are published.
5.
5. Tracking the number of searches performed, the
nature of the search, and the demographics those subject to search.
6.
6. Implementing a Body Worn Camera system to
capture our interaction with the public
7.
7. Providing relevant, sincere outreach to the
community in a number of formats.
a.
Programming events
1)
Community Events – Great Danetopia,
Good Sam Swing, National Night Out, Cops on Top Event, Project 22, Ride for
Missing Children, Super Hero 5k, Blue Friday, Police Officers Memorial
2)
UPD Safety Training for Res Life Staff, Off
Campus Ambassadors, Tour Guides
3)
Safety presentations for all incoming Freshman
and Transfer students
4)
Civilian Response to Active Shooter Training for
various departments
5)
A number of RAD classes
6)
Re-Institution of Operation ID
7)
Launching comprehensive recruitment initiative
for UPO 1 position to assist in diversifying the candidate pool
b.
Educational messaging
c.
Open forums on our performance
1)
Focus groups – one Uptown Campus residents, One
Alumni Quad Residents and one off-campus residents
2)
Ongoing relationships and utilization of the
Independent Review Committee and the Advisory Committee
d.
Assessment surveys to gauge performance and
community satisfaction
1)
UPD Satisfaction Survey to be distributed
beginning of every month. Data collected to be analyzed against the data
collected from the recently conducted Independent Review Committee’s campus
climate survey
e.
All sworn department members have ballistic
vests and IFAK
f.
In 2010 ITRO position created to aid in the
efficient and timely processing of FOIA requests
g.
UPD on Committee pertaining to Fraternity and Sorority
relations including mentorship program. Addressing issues by recognized
organizations as well as new and innovative methods for dealing with
unrecognized groups
h.
UPD on Committee for coordination of By-stander
intervention programs and sexual assault prevention
i.
UPD on committee for Professional Staff
Development within the Office of Student Affairs
8.
8. Charging our supervisory staff to
constantly monitor the actions of their staff to ensure compliance with
policies and training.
9.
9. Establishing quality control monitoring to
ensure day to day compliance
10.
10. Reviewing each employees
performance statistics quarterly to quickly identify emerging trends of
concern. (Early Warning System)
11.
11. Bi-annual Command review of entire staff to
identify problems and adjust strategies
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