Eric Stickel sworn in as Cornell police chief | Cornell Chronicle

"Today marks a moment of responsibility, service and partnership,"

"My commitment is simple: We will serve with integrity and professionalism, and treat every person with dignity and respect, while holding ourselves accountable to each other and to those we serve ... When we build trust, listen and engage with the people we serve, our community is safer, stronger and more unified."

"Throughout his career, he has demonstrated a commitment to accountability, transparency, inclusivity and community-based policing,"

"He leads with integrity and a deep understanding of what it means to serve a diverse academic community."

Eric Stickel was formally sworn in as chief of the Cornell University Police Department at a Jan. 21 commissioning ceremony in Friends Hall. Stickel has served more than 17 years with CUPD and had been interim chief since Sept. 20, 2025, after Anthony Bellamy left for the Ithaca Police Department. His children pinned a golden chief's badge before he took an oath to lead with integrity, confront danger, and protect rights, lives and property. Stickel pledged service with professionalism, dignity, respect, accountability and community engagement. David Honan administered the oath and praised Stickel's commitment to accountability, transparency, inclusivity and community-based policing.

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