DPS identifies juveniles who used anti-Asian language near Marshall St.
The individuals were not affiliated with the university, DPS confirmed in the bias incident report. Read more »
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DPS identifies suspect targeting SU students with racist, sexist messages over Snapchat
DPS received screenshots on Tuesday via STOP Bias showing a Snapchat user targeting students based on race, gender and sexual orientation in a group chat. Read more »
DPS reports attempted sexual assault in Thornden Park
DPS said it received a report of an attempted sexual assault in Thornden Park at approximately 5 p.m. on Friday, according to a campus-wide email. Read more »
DPS receives false report of shooting at Maxwell School, 2nd this week
The false report of a shooting at the Maxwell School, which was announced by DPS on Friday, comes amid a rise in 'swatting' cases across New York state. Read more »
Here's a timeline of DPS' response to Sunday's false on-campus shooting report
Following a false report of a shooting at Syracuse University Sunday night, here is how Syracuse Police and the Department of Public Safety responded. Read more »
Campus active shooter report false, DPS confirms
DPS confirmed that a Sunday night report of an on-campus shooting was false. Read more »
DPS reports anti-LGBTQ bias incident at Watson Hall, 2nd in 2 weeks
DPS updated its Bias Incident Reports website Tuesday with a report of an anti-LGBTQ slur overheard on Saturday in Watson Hall. Read more »
Student Association representative to meet with SU administration in wake of bias incident at Watson Hall
Syracuse University students called for the administration to be more transparent after a reported Feb. 24 bias-related incident in Watson Hall. Read more »
SU issues requests to maintain relationship with Vera House
SU is requesting that Vera House place a member of university administration, most likely a person trained in victim support, on its governing board. Read more »
Common Council approves Restore New York Communities Initiatives application
The initiative provides funding to revitalize commercial and residential properties. Read more »
Examining DPS' yearly campus security report
SU’s Department of Public Safety published its 2022 campus security report in line with the Jeanne Clery Act, which mandates yearly crime data reporting. Read more »
DPS officers worry about community safety under current work schedule
Of the 38 burglaries that occurred around campus since the end of August, 13 occurred between 3 a.m. and 7 a.m. when only one shift of officers is on duty. Read more »
Amir Gethers attends Common Council meeting following arrest last week
Gethers introduced three pieces of legislation that were passed and held one for a future meeting. Read more »
Experts share ways to protect off-campus housing in wake of robberies
With 41 residential burglaries on the east side since August and 23 in the area east of SU, DPS Chief Craig Stone is encouraging proactive measures. Read more »
Students, faculty share their thoughts on new campus safety app Orange Safe
Orange Safe provides students, faculty and staff a number of tools to stay connected and receive important campus notifications, communicate with campus safety and get access to resources needed the most. Read more »
Authorities find no credible threat from Warehouse fire poster
The poster was a part of a class assignment and wasn't meant to be posted publicly. The student responsible for the poster was referred to the Office of Community Standards. Read more »
DPS reports early morning break-in at Haven Hall
DPS responded to Haven Hall at approximately 3:45 a.m. Wednesday morning after two male suspects entered the building illegally. Read more »
Man struck, killed on motorized bike outside Shaw Hall
In the Syracuse Police Department’s statement, Lt. Matthew Malinowski said the man was pronounced dead at Upstate Hospital following the collision. Read more »
Richard Shoff named 1st deputy chief, Julie Shulsky as deputy chief
Richard Shoff, currently a deputy chief of Syracuse Police Department, will become the next first deputy chief. Captain Julie Shulsky has been appointed as a deputy chief. Read more »
DPS reports 12 burglaries near SU campus since April 16
Five burglaries have recently occurred in off-campus neighborhoods, according to a Department of Public Safety email Sunday evening. Read more »
DPS, SPD investigating 7 off-campus burglaries reported in April
Syracuse University’s Department of Public Safety and the Syracuse Police Department are investigating several burglaries in off-campus neighborhoods. Read more »
South Campus residents share mixed feelings about safety after rise in burglaries
Some students said they are concerned for their safety while living on South Campus due to recent break-ins and crimes. Read more »
17-year-old arrested in connection to South Campus burglary on Wednesday
A teenager was arrested after attempting to steal a car owned by a resident of a South Campus apartment. Read more »
DPS investigating a series of burglaries on South Campus
The alleged burglars entered unlocked properties and vehicles on South Campus, according to a campus-wide email Monday. Read more »
