College Safety & Security

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Three campus police officers stand beside an 80th anniversary sign for SUNY Erie Community College inside the STEM Building at North Campus.

Safety, Community Engagement, Professionalism

The SUNY Erie College Safety & Security Department exists to provide safety and service to the college community by protecting our campus citizens from the threat of physical harm, property damage, and other disruptive behavior. We strive to build and maintain a high level of community engagement between campus constituents and our department. We maintain close relationships with neighboring Law Enforcement Agencies who assist us in providing various services as we strive to carry out the overall goals of the College.

The primary services of the SUNY Erie College Safety & Security Department include:
  • Enforcement of Federal, State, and Local statutes,
  • Enforcement of SUNY Erie regulations,
  • Crime prevention initiatives through education,
  • Provide emergency services for the injured and ill,
  • Traffic and parking control,
  • Fire prevention, and
  • Miscellaneous safety services.

SUNY Erie Emergency Alert System

SUNY Erie uses Rave as our official emergency alert notification system. This system allows SUNY Erie to communicate critical emergencies to all members of the college community, in addition to opt-in notifications for general information.


Update Your Rave Settings

Rave FAQs

What types of messages will SUNY Erie send?
SUNY Erie may send Rave Alerts for urgent safety or operational situations, including severe weather, campus closures or delays, evacuations, shelter-in-place instructions, police or public safety incidents, and other emergencies affecting the campus community.
How do I enroll to get alerts?
All faculty and staff are automatically enrolled with only their SUNY Erie email address. Students are automatically enrolled on the first day of classes with only their SUNY Erie email address.
How do I update my phone number and email address?

If your phone number or email address changes, log in to rave.ecc.edu to update your SUNY Erie Rave Alert contact methods. Changes made in Rave Alert only update the information used for emergency notifications; they do not update all SUNY Erie records.

Click + ADD next to the type of contact method you want to update, or click Edit or Delete next to the specific number or email you want to change.

  • Mobile Phones: phone numbers that may receive text and voice alerts.
  • Voice Only Line Contacts: phone numbers that may receive voice alerts only.
  • Email: email addresses that may receive email alerts.

Click TEST to make sure your new phone number and/or email address works.

Can parents, guardians, or family members subscribe to get alerts?

No. Parents, guardians, and family members cannot subscribe directly.

However, students and employees may add additional phone numbers or email addresses through their own Rave Alert account. These contact methods may belong to a parent, guardian, family member, or others they want to receive alerts.

Can I change or stop RAVE alert messages?

You may remove or change personal phone numbers or personal email addresses by logging in to Rave Alert at rave.ecc.edu and updating your contact methods. You cannot opt out of emergency messages sent to your SUNY Erie-issued email address.

SUNY Erie and Rave recommend updating your contact methods at rave.ecc.edu if you only want to change or stop how SUNY Erie alerts you. To stop receiving all Rave Alert text messages, you can reply STOP to 226787, 67283, 78015, or 77295. Replying STOP will block Rave Alert text messages from SUNY Erie and all other organizations that use Rave.

Contact Us:

collegesafety@ecc.edu 
(716) 270-6600

College Safety, City Campus
Old Post Building Room 102
 
College Safety, North Campus
Spring Student Center Room 115
 
College Safety, South Campus
Cobham Drive, Main Lobby