--- title: "Public Safety" url: "/offices/public-safety" type: page date: 2026-04-07 updated: 2026-09-04 --- # Public Safety Student Life # Office of Public Safety The Manhattan University Office of Public Safety endeavors to provide a safe, secure, and welcoming environment for the campus community, its visitors, and guests. Our goal is to support the Lasallian heritage and educational mission of the University by fostering a sense of respect, cooperation, and ethical behavior among the members of our community. The Department of Public Safety remains diligent in its efforts to maintain order on campus while promoting a setting free of crime, fear, and lawlessness. Image ![Public safety officers on campus next to their vehicle](/sites/default/files/styles/4_3_327w/public/media/2026-04/76162942_img_7827002.jpg?h=66b84cff&itok=HNjvLraf) ## Keeping Our Campus Safe **Manhattan University’s Office of Public Safety ensures the campus is a safe and secure environment for the entire community.** We provide assistance and emergency response 24/7 for all students, faculty, staff, visitors and guests. Our security presence also includes closed-circuit cameras and an emergency blue light communication system. In addition to enforcing all public safety regulations, we also operate all parking facilities on campus. The campus is patrolled by foot and by vehicle by our Public Safety Team. We immediately respond to and communicate all serious emergencies to our local municipal emergency responders including police, fire and emergency medical services. Our roles and responsibilities include: - Health emergencies/first aid/CPR and AED response - Fire safety and evacuation - Investigating safety and security hazards or unusual incidents - Early-warning [text & email alerts](/offices/public-safety/emergency-response "Emergency Response") about local crime, security threats, and weather emergencies - Annual updates on [campus crime](/offices/public-safety/campus-crime-statistics "Campus Crime Statistics") and [fire statistics](/offices/public-safety/annual-security-fire-safety-report "Annual Security & Fire Safety Report") - [Lost and found](/offices/public-safety/lost-found "Lost & Found") - [Campus parking permits](/offices/public-safety/parking "Parking") - Managing visitors to the College ## Contact Us Manhattan University's Office of Public Safety is available to support the campus community with emergency response, security assistance and general safety needs. For emergencies, call [718-862-7333](tel:+17188627333). For the Main Security Booth, call [718-862-7500](tel:+17188627500). The Public Safety Main Office can be reached at [718-862-7240](tel:+17188627240), Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. [](/offices/public-safety/parking) [Campus Parking ](/offices/public-safety/parking) Every Manhattan University Student and Employee can manage their parking needs through the online parking portal. Activities include submitting applications for new annual permits, purchasing temporary permits, editing vehicle information, and resolving parking citations. Explore Parking Options [](/offices/public-safety/emergency-response) [Emergency Preparedness ](/offices/public-safety/emergency-response) Review Manhattan University’s Emergency Response Guide for important safety procedures and learn how to receive emergency alerts about threats, severe weather and other situations affecting the campus community. Emergency Response & Alerts [](/offices/public-safety/annual-security-fire-safety-report) [Annual Security & Fire Safety Report ](/offices/public-safety/annual-security-fire-safety-report) Manhattan University publishes its Annual Security & Fire Safety Report in accordance with federal regulations. The report includes information about campus security policies, fire safety, and related public safety procedures. View the Security & Fire Safety Report [](https://content.manhattan.edu/public-safety-files/MU_crime_statistics_2025.pdf) [Campus Crime Statistics ](https://content.manhattan.edu/public-safety-files/MU_crime_statistics_2025.pdf) Manhattan University’s campus crime statistics are available through the United States Department of Education’s Campus Safety and Security reporting website. View or download the University’s reported campus crime statistics using the link below. Download the Campus Crime Statistics ## Campus Safety & Community Standards Manhattan University and the Office of Public Safety is committed to maintaining a safe, respectful, and supportive campus environment. Review important policies and resources related to hazing prevention, hate crimes, sexual assault, reporting options, and support services. ### #### Hazing **Every member of the University community should be able to participate in activities and organizations without compromising their health, safety, and welfare. Hazing is unacceptable and is a violation of University policy.** ### Reporting Hazing The University encourages all alleged acts of hazing to be reported promptly to University officials and/or law enforcement agencies. The criminal process and the University disciplinary process are separate and independent. Reporting to the University does not preclude a victim from filing a report with the police. The University will not wait for the conclusion of criminal investigations or proceedings to conduct its own investigation and adjudication. Reports of hazing may be made to the following: - The Office of the Dean of Students - The Office of Public Safety - Local law enforcement ### Campus Hazing Transparency Report **July 1, 2025 – December 23, 2025 Reporting Period:** Manhattan University has no incidents to report for the reporting period from July 1, 2025 to December 23, 2025. **December 24, 2025 – June 30, 2026 Reporting Period:** Manhattan University has no incidents to report for the reporting period from December 24, 2025 to June 30, 2026. ### #### Hate Crimes **Manhattan University is committed to promoting an inclusive campus community.** For most students, college is the first time they may have extensive contact with individuals who differ from them in many aspects. This is especially true in residence halls, where students now live with a new, large extended family. Malicious behavior, writing on someone’s door, leaving hate related phone messages, text messages, social media postings, or committing other crimes in conjunction with a bias related slur are classic examples of the nature and common circumstances related to hate crimes committed on college campuses. ### What is a Hate Crime Under New York’s Hate Crime Law (Penal Law Article 485) a person commits a hate crime when a designated offense is committed against a victim who is targeted because of a perception or belief about their race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, religious practice, age, disability or sexual orientation, or when such an act is committed as a result of that perception or belief. These crimes can target an individual, a group of individuals, or public or private property. ### What is a Bias-Related Incident? One can still be victimized by bias and hate if there is no underlying crime. A bias incident is when someone verbally harasses or discriminates against you based on your identity, but the incident does not involve a physical attack, a threat of attack, or property damage. Bias incidents are taken seriously as examples of discrimination, but they are not necessarily crimes. Some bias incidents may be protected by free speech provisions of the Constitution. Others may give rise to civil penalties in New York City under the NYC Human Rights law, which is administered by the NYC Commission on Human Rights. ### If You Are a Victim of a Hate Crime Hate crimes are serious and are investigated by the NYPD’s Hate Crime Task Force. If you are the victim of a hate crime, seek help and report it. No matter where the incident occurred, support and referral resources are available. A victim of a hate crime occurring on campus should report the incident to a Public Safety officer in person or by calling [718-862-7333](tel:718-862-7333); if the incident occurred off campus call 911. MU will investigate any hate crime occurring on campus and will assist any student making notifications to the proper authorities if requested. A hate crime or bias incident occurring on campus is a serious violation of the Student Code of Conduct. ### #### Sexual Assault & Misconduct **The University strictly prohibits harassing, violent, intimidating or discriminatory conduct by its students, employees or any other member of or visitor to the University community.** All members of the University community, including students, staff, faculty, vendors, and visitors who experience, witness, or hear about gender-based misconduct, including sexual harassment and sexual assault, are encouraged immediately to contact the University’s Title IX Coordinator, Kimara Patton at . You may also call the local NYPD precinct at [(718) 543-5700](tel:718-543-5700). Read more about: - [Title IX and non-discrimination policies](https://inside.manhattan.edu/offices/title-ix-and-non-discrimination/race-ethnicity-and-other-discrimination/index.php) - [How to report misconduct](https://inside.manhattan.edu/student-life/dean-of-students/code-conduct.php#procedures) - [FAQs about sexual harassment, sexual assault and gender-based misconduct](https://inside.manhattan.edu/offices/title-ix-and-non-discrimination/faq.php) Contact Us ## Staff Directory ![](/sites/default/files/profile-pictures/592794.jpg) [Jonathan Acosta Contreras](/directory/jonathan.acosta-contreras)Public Safety Officer Public Safety ![](/sites/default/files/profile-pictures/389969.jpg) [Patrick Alexander](/directory/patrick.alexander)Public Safety Officer Public Safety ![](/sites/default/files/profile-pictures/27983.jpg) [Daniel Ali](/directory/daniel.ali)Public Safety Officer Public Safety ![](/sites/default/files/profile-pictures/578465.jpg) [Masani Brookes](/directory/masani.brookes)Public Safety Officer Public Safety ![](/sites/default/files/profile-pictures/501821.jpg) [Timothy Caceres](/directory/timothy.caceres)Public Safety Specialist Public Safety ![](/sites/default/files/profile-pictures/260194.jpg) [Onofre Cancio](/directory/onofre.cancio)Public Safety Officer Public Safety ![](/sites/default/files/profile-pictures/574058.jpg) [Jennifer Caver](/directory/jennifer.caver)Public Safety Officer Public Safety ![](/sites/default/files/profile-pictures/526554.jpg) [Joe Clifton](/directory/joe.clifton)Public Safety Officer Public Safety ![](/sites/default/files/profile-pictures/443478.jpg) [Zoie Coleman](/directory/zoie.coleman)Supervisor Public Safety ![](/sites/default/files/profile-pictures/549822.jpg) [William Cook](/directory/william.cook)Director of Public Safety Public Safety ![](/sites/default/files/profile-pictures/260265.jpg) [Ronald Davis](/directory/ronald.davis)Public Safety Officer Public Safety ![](/sites/default/files/profile-pictures/592093.jpg) [Reymi Encarnacion](/directory/reymi.encarnacion)Public Safety Officer Public Safety ![](/sites/default/files/profile-pictures/592710.jpg) [Jorja Evans](/directory/jorja.evans)Public Safety Officer Public Safety ![](/sites/default/files/profile-pictures/301580.jpg) [Barrington Fearon](/directory/barrington.fearon)Public Safety Specialist Public Safety ![](/sites/default/files/profile-pictures/551062.jpg) [Franklin Figueroa](/directory/franklin.figueroa)Public Safety Officer Public Safety ![](/sites/default/files/profile-pictures/402458.jpg) [Carlos Gonzalez](/directory/carlos.gonzalez)Public Safety Officer Public Safety ![](/sites/default/files/profile-pictures/561906.jpg) [Demetrius Hayes](/directory/demetrius.hayes)Public Safety Officer Public Safety ![](/sites/default/files/profile-pictures/520226.jpg) [Curtis Henry](/directory/curtis.henry)Public Safety Officer Public Safety ![](/sites/default/files/profile-pictures/549019.jpg) [Rosa Hidalgo](/directory/rosa.hidalgo)Public Safety Officer Public Safety ![](/sites/default/files/profile-pictures/530863.jpg) [Joseph Lindor](/directory/joseph.lindor)Public Safety Officer Public Safety ![](/sites/default/files/profile-pictures/372452.jpg) [Charles Lippolis](/directory/charles.lippolis)Assistant Director, Public Safety Administration & Technology Public Safety Adjunct Online Learning ![](/sites/default/files/profile-pictures/488659.jpg) [Donald Mallette](/directory/donald.mallette)Public Safety Officer Public Safety ![](/sites/default/files/profile-pictures/413436.jpg) [Pierre Marthel](/directory/pierre.marthel)Public Safety Specialist Public Safety ![](/sites/default/files/profile-pictures/565733.jpg) [Reco Morgan](/directory/reco.morgan)Public Safety Officer Public Safety ![](/sites/default/files/profile-pictures/352380.jpg) [Joblanski Pereyra](/directory/joblanski.pereyra)Public Safety Interim Supervisor Public Safety