Public Safety Programs
A suite of public safety programs is provided by the Office of Facility Operations in collaboration with the Office of Student Affairs. These programs include security patrol, escort, transportation, and identification and access services to maintain a safe and secure campus environment that is conducive to learning, working, living, and visiting. A trained staff focuses on crime prevention and investigation, safety education, emergency preparedness, and response and recovery. Safety education awareness programs are conducted for students throughout the academic years.
The City of Middletown Police Department (Emergency and Non-emergency)
Address: 2 James Street, Middletown, NY 10940
Phone: 845-343-3151 (Emergency and Non-Emergency Calls)
Fax: 845-343-2660
| For emergencies, please call 911 immediately. |
Safety & Scam Prevention
College students everywhere are often targeted by scams through email, text messages, phone calls, social media, and fake job postings. Learning how to recognize common warning signs can help protect your personal and financial information.
Identifying a Potential Scam
Be cautious and do not respond, or click, if you encounter any of the following:
- Requests for payment through gift cards, cryptocurrency, wire transfers, or payment apps.
- Messages that create a sense of urgency or pressure you to act immediately.
- Job offers with unusually high pay, little work required, or requests for upfront payments.
- Messages claiming to be from FTC Northern that are sent from unofficial email addresses or request sensitive information.
- Suspicious links or unexpected attachments.
- Requests to deposit a check and send part of the money back.
- Emails with poor grammar, spelling mistakes, or unfamiliar sender addresses.
Requests for sensitive personal or financial information, such as your passwords, Social Security Number (SSN), bank account or credit/debit card information, passport or driver’s license or state ID number, student ID, immigration documents (such as your I-20, visa, or SEVIS ID), tax information, or copies of personal identification documents.
- Note: Be cautious of anyone claiming to represent a government agency. Official agencies typically communicate important matters through official mail or secure online accounts and will not ask you to provide sensitive personal information, passwords, or immediate payment through unsolicited emails, text messages, or phone calls. If you are unsure, contact the agency directly using the phone number or website listed on its official website.
If you’re ever unsure whether a message is legitimate, contact the appropriate College office before taking any action.
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