Breaking down the proposed Syracuse police reform plan
The plan outlines steps to reform SPD’s hiring process, response and community outreach, among other changes. Read more »
Burglary
Loretta Lynch report lays out structure, powers of DPS review board
In a 97-page report released Monday, Lynch and her team outlined the structure and powers of the CRB. The board will be responsible for reviewing and commenting on standard operating procedures of the department. Read more »
Syracuse NAACP rejects city’s claims of partnership on police reform plan
The city will submit a plan to Albany in April as part of a state mandate for local police reform. Read more »
String of burglaries reported in University Neighborhood, South Campus
The alleged burglars have entered houses and apartments through unlocked windows and doors, the Department of Public Safety said. Read more »
DPS receives 75 reports of missing items from students retrieving dorm belongings
DPS’ crime log lists burglaries and larceries at several residence halls. Read more »
DPS investigates burglary on 300 block of Comstock Avenue
An SU student told police one of the suspects pushed her aside as he fled the apartment. Her car keys and laptop were reportedly stolen. Read more »
DPS, police investigate burglaries on SU’s South Campus
Syracuse University’s Department of Public Safety announced the investigation in an email on Tuesday. Read more »
DPS, local police investigate SU dorm burglaries
In a campus-wide email, SU’s Department of Public Safety said burglars reportedly pulled fire alarms in an effort to create a distraction while stealing personal items from dorm rooms. Read more »
Tech-savvy sophomore works to make SU a more interconnected campus
Shazif Shaikh is a web developer for Spiders— the group of students working to foster connectivity and integration on campus. Read more »
Former Syracuse University student sentenced for stealing 22 computers from Link Hall
The former Syracuse University student who stole 22 computers from Link Hall was sentenced to time served and a conditional discharge on Friday in Onondaga County Court. Read more »
Why SU community members say graduate students are forced into unsafe housing areas
Many feel that SU's graduate student population is forgotten when it comes to thinking about crime against students. Read more »
Syracuse University students abuse Blue Light Alarm System
Syracuse University’s Blue Light Alarm System is being abused instead of used by students, according to a report from the University Senate Committee on Student Life. Read more »
News briefs: What you may have missed over break
Here are some news stories that you may have missed during Spring Break. Read more »
How a former Syracuse University student allegedly stole 22 computers from Link Hall
A former Syracuse University student is suspected of stealing 22 computers from Link Hall and has been arrested. Read more »
13 of 22 computers stolen from Link Hall have been recovered, former SU student arrested for burglary
Thirteen of the 22 computers that were stolen from Link Hall on Feb. 19 have been recovered. A former Syracuse University student has been arrested for the burglary. Read more »
Interactive Crime Map: Feb. 29 - March 6
Here is a roundup of crimes that happened in the university area this week, including strangulation and burglary. Read more »
Interactive Crime Map: Dec. 23 - Jan. 17
Check out the crimes that happened near campus in the past week, including burglary and unlawful possession of marijuana. Read more »
DPS to increase patrols on South Campus over Thanksgiving break
DPS is increasing security on South Campus over Thanksgiving break and making sure that all doors are locked. Read more »
Second alleged Hall of Languages burglar pleads not guilty, will appear in court again April 30
A Syracuse man arrested outside Hall of Languages in February pleaded not guilty to a burglary charge in Onondaga County Court on Wednesday morning. Christopher… Read more »
Alleged Hall of Languages burglar's case to be heard by drug treatment court
A homeless man arrested outside Hall of Languages in February pleaded not guilty to a burglary charge on Wednesday morning. He will go before a… Read more »
Syracuse man pleads guilty to robbing Chase Bank branch near SU
A Syracuse man now faces at least seven years in prison after admitting Wednesday that he robbed the Chase Bank branch just off the Syracuse University… Read more »
Two men indicted on felony, misdemeanor charges, expected back in court April 23
Two men accused of burglarizing Hall of Languages in February have each been indicted on one felony and misdemeanor charge. Christopher “Shinobi” Dugger, 25, of… Read more »
SU buildings on Comstock, Euclid and Waverly avenues burglarized over last five days
A small number of burglaries and larcenies in university office buildings occurred during the past four or five days, said Department of Public Safety Chief… Read more »
Public Safety officers consider results of status shift
In early November, Officer Dave Mathewson of the Syracuse Police Department received a call that a burglary was in progress at 906 Lancaster Ave. When… Read more »
