DPS investigating antisemitic graffiti in Brewster Hall

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A Syracuse University student reported antisemitic graffiti drawn on a whiteboard on their door in Brewster Hall on Sunday, according to SU’s Department of Public Safety.

The student reported that the graffiti was done sometime after 11 p.m. on Thursday and that they erased it immediately upon seeing it.

After DPS received the report, officers met with the student to collect additional information and are now actively investigating the report. Investigators are reviewing video footage, conducting interviews and canvassing the area in Brewster Hall where the incident took place, according to a Bias Incident Report.

DPS has notified both the Syracuse and New York State Police Departments.

DPS Chief Craig Stone requested that anyone with additional information about the incident contact DPS. DPS wrote that anonymous tips can be reported through the Silent Witness tool or the Orange Safe app. Students can also visit the Stop Bias website, call (315)443-3514 or email stopbias@syr.edu to report a bias incident.