"Stickel, formerly deputy chief, has been serving as interim chief since Sept. 20 following the retirement of Chief Anthony Bellamy. "Chief Stickel has demonstrated unwavering dedication, professionalism and leadership throughout his tenure with CUPD," Honan said. "His commitment to campus safety, community engagement and operational excellence has earned the respect of his peers and the broader Cornell community. This promotion is a well-deserved recognition of his service and vision for the future of CUPD.""
""I believe that relationships are only built at the speed of trust," he said, "and I think we've tried to deliver that by listening closely, communicating openly and showing our community members that their voices matter. Investing in social capital and our youth has been a driving force in my life. I've been involved in all kinds of things - school events, town parades, coaching - and I want to bring that same involvement and connection into my role now as police chief.""
Erik Stickel became chief of the Cornell University Police Department effective Nov. 6. He served as interim chief since Sept. 20 after Chief Anthony Bellamy's retirement. Stickel has more than 17 years of law-enforcement experience and progressed through CUPD ranks from officer (2008) to deputy chief (May 2022). He emphasizes accountability, transparency, inclusivity and community-based policing and prioritizes building relationships through trust, engagement and youth investment. Stickel received several awards, including Frank G. Hammer Officer of the Month and Tompkins County STOP DWI Awards of Excellence. He served for 10 years as a drug recognition expert and has extensive operational leadership experience.
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