Tag: department of public safety
University, city of Syracuse share student safety obligation
The Daily Orange Editorial Board suggests that the Syracuse Police Department should play a larger role in off-campus student safety, Read More »
SU students report off-campus sexual offenses early Sunday morning
Two SU students have reported off-campus sexual offenses in which they were "forcibly" touched while walking on streets near the SU campus. Read More »
Students create glow stick installation to promote safety on campus
Students in the School of Architecture used more than 4,000 glow sticks to light up Comstock and Euclid avenues to raise awareness for campus safety. Read More »
Poll: Should DPS have been more clear in its correspondence during Wednesday night's Orange Alert?
What did you think of the Orange Alerts Wednesday night? Read More »
Officials discuss training measures taken in case of on-campus shooting situation
Syracuse University officials discuss the university's plans in case of an emergency involving an on-campus shooter. Read More »
Maldonado, Callisto discuss handling of Orange Alert system during campus lockdown
DPS Chief Bobby Maldonado and Chief Law Enforcement Officer Tony Callisto held a press conference for student media on Thursday to discuss the Orange Alert system and how it was handled as a result of the shooting near the Syracuse University campus. Read More »
SU community members get tickets for panel featuring mothers of Trayvon Martin, Mike Brown
Students, faculty and staff of Syracuse University and the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry got tickets to a discussion panel at SU that will feature the mothers of Mike Brown and Trayvon Martin. Read More »
DPS looks to crack down on South Campus speeding, stop sign neglect
DPS is looking to crack down on speeding on South Campus as well as the lack of attention to stop signs. Read More »
DPS looks to improve off-campus security following armed robbery
The Department of Public Safety at Syracuse University will be distributing a door hanger to off-campus houses to help improve safety awareness in wake of an armed robbery Wednesday night. Read More »
SU students robbed at gunpoint on Ostrom Avenue late Wednesday night
Three SU students reported an armed robbery on the 200 block of Ostrom Avenue around 11:30 p.m. Wednesday night. Read More »
Annual security report reveals decrease in alcohol-related offenses
The number of disciplinary referrals for liquor law violations at SU decreased about 30 percent from 2013 to 2014. SU administrators attribute some of the decrease to university-sponsored programs such as BeWise and Orange After Dark. Read More »
Mothers of Trayvon Martin and Mike Brown to participate in Oct. 28 panel at Syracuse University
The two women will take part in a panel discussion on Oct. 28 in Goldstein Auditorium titled "(In)Justice For All," sponsored by the National Pan Hellenic Council. Read More »
Companion app offers safety features to Syracuse University students
Students at Syracuse University can utilize the recently released Companion app to have their family and friends virtually walk them home if they feel unsafe. Read More »
SA Briefs: 3 takeaways from Monday's meeting (Sept. 21)
Here are three takeaways from Monday night’s Student Association meeting at Maxwell Auditorium. Read More »
Souter: Smoking ban should be adjusted to include designated smoking areas
Student Life columnist Zhané Souter argues that SU needs to accommodate the university community, including those from abroad, in regard to the campus smoking ban. Read More »
Student awareness integral to body cams’ success
The Daily Orange Editorial Board argues that the implementation of body cameras for public safety officers on campus is a positive policy, but must be clearly disclosed to students to be effective. Read More »
Bobby Maldonado emphasizes community policing as newly appointed Chief of Public Safety
Bobby Maldonado officially became SU's new DPS Chief in July. He plans to prioritize community policing by building positive relationships with students. Read More »
Armed DPS officers to wear body cameras starting Oct. 1
36 SU DPS officers will start wearing body cameras on Oct. 1. The move was spearheaded by former DPS Chief Tony Callisto. Read More »
'Enough is Enough' affects SU's sexual assault policy, changes definition of consent
Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s recently passed sexual assault prevention legislation, “Enough is Enough" will change SU's sexual assault policy and definition of consent. Read More »
LiveSafe app to increase student safety services
LiveSafe is an app that allows students to report tips to the Department of Public Safety using text, audio, photo and video. Read More »
Student reports being forcibly touched on Walnut Avenue
An SU student reported having her butt and private area forcibly touched around 2 a.m. Sunday morning on the 800 block of Walnut Avenue. Read More »
Summer news roundup: Top stories from summer break
Over the summer, Syracuse University announced many administrative changes and made national news for settling a defamation case and being ranked as the No. 5 party school in the U.S. Read More »
Student robbed at knifepoint on East Adams Street
An SU student was robbed at knifepoint on the 1200 block of East Adams St. tonight. The student suffered minor injuries. Read More »
3 in hospital following Thornden Park shooting; 16-year-old arrested
Three people are in the hospital after a shooting in Thornden Park on Saturday night. Read More »