Michael D. Sodders

The NYS University Police lost one of their most dynamic and dedicated officers suddenly on June 15, 2019. Officer Michael D. Sodders, a dual citizen of Italy and the United States. 

Officer Sodders was extremely talented and versatile, a lover of music, golf, traveling, carpentry, cats and motorcycling. Mike began his career as a carpenter in various states around the country. He attended SUNY Stony Brook where he obtained a B.A. in music. He ultimately decided to put aside his career in carpentry to become a SUNY Police Officer, where he dedicated himself to academy work and graduated in October of 1999. He began his New York State University Police Officer career at Stony Brook University then transferred to SUNY New Paltz, finishing his career at Maritime College.

   

Michael was instrumental in getting University Police their 25 year retirement option which was passed into law in 2015. HIs personality was infectious and his presence will be sorely missed among his former colleagues, friends and family.

   

Anyone wishing to make a contribution on behalf of Officer Sodder’s may do so in his name to any cat rescue organization of your choice.