Tag: department of public safety
Our reader: DPS has responsibility to inform SU community about Ackerman Avenue assault
Our reader believes that the Department of Public Safety has a responsibility to inform the Syracuse University about the early Saturday assault. Read More »
SA to discuss assault on Ackerman Avenue during Monday Assembly meeting
Student Association President Ghufran Salih said there were discrepancies in the students’ statement versus the Department of Public Safety’s statement. Read More »
Students circulate statement criticizing DPS, SPD handling of Ackerman Avenue assault
Syracuse University students, campus police and city police have released conflicting statements about the details of the Saturday assault. Read More »
Catch up on 3 SU news stories you may have missed this week
Three SU students were assaulted off-campus early Saturday morning, Watson Hall’s water was repaired and more. Read More »
Woman with handgun assaults SU students, DPS says
The assault was reported at about 12:40 a.m. Saturday. Read More »
3 campus organizations install safety signs in university neighborhood
Safety resources signs were installed at 50 off-campus locations last week. Read More »
SU students say Greek life review is step in the right direction
The review identified strengths and "challenge" areas of SU's Greek life community. Read More »
SA passes resolution condemning proposed Title IX changes
During the last Student Association meeting of the semester, members voted in favor to pass a resolution in response to Title IX changes proposed earlier this year. Read More »
Safety resources are available, but students aren’t taking advantage of them
Student life columnist Jennifer Bancamper encourages students to use the LiveSafe app and other campus safety resources. Read More »
Safety proposal would cost SA $1,450, liaison says
Graduate Student Organization liaison Obi Afriyie spoke before Syracuse University’s Student Association on Monday night. Read More »
ShotSpotter technology helps Syracuse police detect gunshots
The Syracuse Police Department has been using the ShotSpotter software since October 2017. There were about 200 more gunshot reports in the past year than in 2016. Read More »
Syracuse police to enforce parking rules during SU football games
During SU home games, city police officers assigned to traffic management will more strictly enforce parking regulations, according to the mayor’s office. Read More »
Here are the news stories you missed during the weekend
An armed man barricaded himself in his Baldwinsville home for 23 hours, in a standoff that provoked a large police response and shut down the surrounding area. Read More »
SU students plan Thursday walkout to protest Kavanaugh, sexual assault
Organizers said they want students to walk out of their classes on Thursday to protest the nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court, and to bring awareness to issues of sexual assault on campus. Read More »
Interactive: See how SU crime compares to other universities
Syracuse University released crime statistics on Monday in its Annual Security Report. Read More »
Police officers should wear body cameras
Moderate columnist Bethanie Viele says body cameras are an effective way to hold police departments objectively accountable. 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 »
Common Council’s president wants police to address traffic issues near SU during football games
Common Council President Helen Hudson urged the Syracuse Police Department to work with SU’s Department of Public Safety to improve traffic flow near Thornden Park and Euclid Avenue. Read More »
Expelled student sues SU over handling of Title IX investigation
Syracuse University expelled the student in 2015 after her ex-boyfriend filed a Title IX complaint against her, according to court records. She claims SU damaged her career prospects and reputation as a result of its investigation. Read More »
3rd suspect arrested in connection to SU dorm burglaries
A third person was arrested in connection to Syracuse University dorm burglaries in August. Read More »
News briefs: 4 stories you may have missed
An update on The Marshall’s construction, new security initiatives at events and a raid on Lancaster Market all made headlines over the weekend. Read More »
2 SU students robbed along Madison Street early Saturday
No students were injured during the incident, according to a campus-wide Department of Public Safety alert. Read More »
DPS, local police investigate reported robbery on Comstock Avenue
DPS received the robbery report at about 11:15 p.m. Sunday night. Read More »
How DPS plans to secure and organize the 2018 commencement ceremonies
The Department of Public Safety plan for each year’s commencement weekend takes into account national current events and the SU campus climate. Read More »