Cornell University Police placed second in a national competition of university law enforcement agencies that recognizes the promotion of traffic safety through officer training, public information and enforcement. The National Law Enforcement Challenge is sponsored by the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP).

"I am very proud of the efforts put into this program by Sgt. Anthony Tostanoski and the many officers whose contributions to following through with our program directives really made a difference in our campus traffic safety this past year," said Chief of Police Kathy Zoner.

"This is wonderful recognition of the hard work of our police to keep this campus safe," said Mary Opperman, vice president for human resources and safety services. "I thank them all for everything they do every day to protect the campus community."

The university became eligible for the national challenge when the Cornell Police received first-place honors at the New York Law Enforcement Traffic Safety Challenge, April 26. This is the fourth year Cornell has placed at the national level, after placing third in its division in 2008 and second in 2007 and 2006. The Cornell University Police will be formally recognized at the annual IACP conference in Chicago, Oct. 22.