Tag: department of public safety
Student of Color Advisory Committee poses safety concerns to DPS
The advisory committee weighed in on how DPS policies will affect students of color. Committee members said events at Syracuse University involving race in recent years make it hard for students of color to feel safe on campus. Read More »
SU issues statement on former professor convicted of child sexual abuse
A Syracuse University spokesperson said Tuesday that the university has no reason to believe students were impacted by former professor Douglas Wonders. Read More »
DPS seeks help with South Campus robbery investigations
Items were reportedly stolen from three cars on Syracuse University’s South Campus. A car was was also stolen. Read More »
Wildfire app crowd sources emergency alerts from SU students
Wildfire is an emergency communication app based in Berkeley, California. All information on Wildfire is crowdsourced by students. Read More »
Multiple larcenies occur on, near SU campus over summer
DPS Chief Bobby Maldonado said larceny rates increase at the start of the academic year. Read More »
SPD finds officers didn’t use excessive force in viral arrest
The investigation comes after a viral video of the forceful arrest of Shaolin Moore, 23, was posted to instagram. Read More »
SU appoints Alford as permanent chief diversity and inclusion officer
Keith Alford has served as interim chief diversity officer since July 2018. Read More »
Mertikas and Saied sworn in as Student Association president, vice president
Mackenzie Mertikas and Sameeha Saied won the Student Association election for president and vice president on April 11. Read More »
Incoming SA president, vice president prepare for new roles
Elected SA president and vice president will make preparation for the next SA legislation their primary focus over the summer. Read More »
Students to present Syverud with research on ‘institutionalized racism’ at SU
A “Black Lives Matter and Religion” class began working on the campaign after the assault of three students of color on Ackerman Avenue. Read More »
George Wazen: DPS officer works to build positive relationships with students
George Wazen, the DPS library operations coordinator, fosters connections at SU by creating a comfortable space for students. Read More »
2 SUNY-ESF students robbed at knife, gunpoint
The students reported being robbed in Oakwood Cemetery at approximately 8:30 p.m. on Friday night. Read More »
'Viscerally aware': Professors of underrepresented racial, ethnic groups on how their identities impact their experiences at SU
Professors of color spoke with The Daily Orange about their experiences teaching at a predominately white institution alongside a predominately white faculty. Read More »
Teenage girl charged in connection to Ackerman Avenue assault
The suspect was charged with two counts of assault in the second degree and one count of criminal possession of a weapon in the fourth degree. Read More »
The D.O. Editorial Board endorses Ryan Golden, Kailee Vick for Student Association president, vice president
The Daily Orange Editorial Board explains its reasoning for endorsing the Golden-Vick ticket over presidential candidates Jalen Nash and Mackenzie Mertikas and vice presidential candidates Raymond Perez and Sameeha Saied, respectively. Read More »
Increased surveillance is not the answer to our community’s issues
Jennifer Bancamper argues that increased video surveillance is not the solution to Syracuse University campus safety issues. Read More »
SA presidential candidate Jalen Nash looks to use relationships to facilitate change
Nash helped to organize a forum on student safety after the assault of three students of color on Ackerman Avenue. Read More »
SA vice presidential candidate Kailee Vick’s high school experience influences activism
Freshman Kailee Vick served as SA’s director of DPS relations this past year. Read More »
SA presidential candidate Ryan Golden hopes to raise minority voices through activism
Golden said his campaign was inspired by President Barack Obama’s first presidential campaign. Read More »
DPS gives ride-sharing safety tips in campus-wide email
The Department of Public safety said in the email that the tips were sent out “in light of recent events.” Read More »
Here are 3 news stories you may have missed this weekend
SU will station campus security staff in the areas north and east of campus. Read More »
SU to expand late-night shuttles, safety escorts
The Department of Public Safety will add two vans and drivers in April for students who need late-night transportation after shuttles have stopped running. Read More »
No updates in Ackerman Avenue assault, police say
“Nothing has changed at this time,” SPD Sgt. Matthew Malinowski said in an email to The Daily Orange. Read More »
SA president, presidential candidates react to DPS developments
The Department of Public Safety released a map on Sunday detailing its jurisdiction and sent out a safety survey on Monday. Read More »