Tag: DPS
Man stabbed at ‘large party’ on Euclid Avenue early Sunday morning
The Department of Public Safety warned the Syracuse University campus to stay away from the 700 block of Euclid Avenue at about 4 a.m. Sunday. Read More »
Here are 3 key takeaways from the University Senate’s budget report
The University Senate Committee on Budget and Fiscal Affairs presented a report on SU’s research funding, veterans and military affairs and the Department of Public Safety during Wednesday’s meeting. Read More »
Student Association members discuss future initiatives, events
Committee chairs and other SA officials discussed events planned for the rest of the spring semester, including Diversity Week and Take Back the Night. Read More »
Video: 44 Questions with Joe "Officer Friendly" Shanley
Officer Friendly: the man, the myth, the legend. Get to know DPS officer Joe Shanley with 44 questions. Read More »
SU creates resource webpage for DACA/undocumented students
The Ad Hoc Committee on Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)/Undocumented Students was formed after President Donald Trump considered ending the DACA program. Read More »
A potential decrease in the legal BAC may not matter
Sex & Health columnist Caroline Maguire talked to a DPS officer about how educating others on the dangers of drunk driving is more important than changing the legal limit. Read More »
Police: Student reportedly robbed by man 'in possession of a handgun' on Comstock Avenue
The reported robbery occurred on the 900 block of Comstock Avenue. Read More »
Administrators address student questions at SA forum
Several administrators fielded questions from students and community members at an open forum Monday night. Read More »
Student Association votes to update Fiscal Code, approve more than $10,000 in funding
The organization last updated the Fiscal Code in 2013. Read More »
DPS answers questions on jurisdiction and parties at SA meeting
At an SA meeting, DPS held a discussion where they answered questions on their jurisdiction, shutting down parties and the safety escort program. Read More »
Senate committee report underscores LGBTQ issues, calls for increased resources
The report revealed that Department of Public Safety officers are not required to participate in LGBTQ bias training and that the LGBT Resource Center was not invited to participate in accepted students and student recruitment programming events last year. Read More »
Police investigate report of Uber driver attempting to sexually assault a Syracuse University student
The Syracuse Police Department’s Abused Persons Unit is investigating the incident, which allegedly occurred sometime on the weekend of Sept. 16 to 17, a police spokesman said. Read More »
Syracuse University Abroad officials detail crisis response policy after London terrorist attacks
An attempted attack on the London Tube earlier this month prompted the SU London office staff told students to avoid unnecessary risk. Read More »
Police: Department of Public Safety is investigating off-campus burglaries near Syracuse University
Several off-campus burglaries have occurred in neighborhoods north and east of Syracuse University's campus, police said. Read More »
Officials: Ride-hailing services have had a minimal effect on Syracuse traffic
Ride-hailing services were legalized statewide in late June. Companies such as Uber and Lyft started expanding into Syracuse this summer. Read More »
Syracuse University to roll out safety changes in off-campus student housing areas
Security cameras and shuttles are among the safety projects expected to launch in off-campus neighborhoods this semester. Read More »
DPS continues regular patrol of Syracuse University area during summer months
Despite the decreased student population, the Department of Public Safety continues regular patrols during the summer. The department also conducts drills and trains new officers. Read More »
Senior Samantha Skaller uses personal history to shift sexual assault culture on college campuses
Skaller served on the national "It's On Us" Student Advisory Committee for two years to raise awareness about the prevalence of sexual assault on college campuses. Read More »
How the Department of Public Safety is preparing security measures for SU’s 2017 commencement
This commencement will not require the same amount of security that past commencements have had due to high-profile keynote speakers like former Vice President Joe Biden. Read More »
Inside the Department of Public Safety’s intricate Mayfest security apparatus
Cameras play a major role in how DPS keeps students safe during large events. Take a look at how equipment is used to maintain safety. Read More »
SA votes on fall 2017 budget requests
SA approved over $2,000,000 in funding for fall 2017 programming. Read More »
A mysterious sheikh, an isolated compound and a bomb threat: Islamophobia in upstate New York
Liberal columnist Ryan Dunn describes how the national issue of Islamophobia has trickled down into counties in upstate New York. Read More »
Student Association’s mental health report could fill the resource gap at Syracuse University
Student Life columnist Aishwarya Sukesh describes how Student Association’s mental health report could change the landscape of mental health resources at Syracuse University. Read More »
Car hits bicyclist at Comstock and Euclid intersection
A car hit a bicyclist at the intersection of Comstock and Euclid Avenue Monday night. Read More »