Tag: department of public safety
DPS didn't adhere to its own operating procedures, Lynch report found
Lynch’s review of documents from those investigations found that “there were at least some respects in which the documentation did not evidence full compliance” with DPS’s standard operating procedures. Read More »
We didn’t need Loretta Lynch’s report to tell us DPS is anti-Black
Loretta Lynch’s investigation on DPS told Black students what they already new: the department is built on a foundation of white supremacy. Read More »
Breaking down Loretta Lynch's 97-page DPS report
The 97-page report is the product of a year-long investigation into how DPS interacts with members of the Syracuse University community this past year. Read More »
Loretta Lynch report lays out structure, powers of DPS review board
In a 97-page report released Monday, Lynch and her team outlined the structure and powers of the CRB. The board will be responsible for reviewing and commenting on standard operating procedures of the department. Read More »
Loretta Lynch releases year-long DPS review
Lynch released the 97-page review Monday. It began last February amid intense scrutiny of how DPS interacted with protestors at Crouse-Hinds Hall. Read More »
DPS investigates racist Zoombombing incident
An unknown person allegedly hacked into the meeting, typed a racist statement into the chat function repeatedly and played offensive music aloud, a participant in the meeting reported to DPS. Read More »
Syverud announces diversity and inclusion plan in winter message
The plan will entail a review of current infrastructure, including former U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch’s external review of the Department of Public Safety and other projects. Read More »
Some SU instructors eligible for COVID-19 vaccine as state alters guidelines
Under New York State Department of Health guidance, college and university faculty qualify as part of phase 1B of the vaccine distribution effort. Read More »
DPS Chief Bobby Maldonado to retire in August
Throughout his time at the university, Maldonado has helped DPS strengthen its training programs and policing strategies as well as diversity within the department. Read More »
Tony Callisto set to retire after 15 years at SU
He will maintain his role for the remainder of the academic year and plans to retire on June 30. Read More »
Student sues SU after suspension for alleged sexual assault
The suit dates back to three sexual encounters in September 2019 that the student, identified in the lawsuit only as John Doe, said was consensual. Read More »
String of burglaries reported in University Neighborhood, South Campus
The alleged burglars have entered houses and apartments through unlocked windows and doors, the Department of Public Safety said. Read More »
SA will present recommendations for DPS reform spring 2021
SA held a series of nine student-led focus groups about DPS throughout October for students to share their concerns about the department Read More »
BEHIND THE PROTEST: One year after the formation of #NotAgainSU
Friday marks the anniversary of the start of the #NotAgainSU occupation of the Barnes Center at the Arch. The movement was formed in response to SU’s handling of a series of on-campus hate incidents. Read More »
Man yells anti-LGBTQ comment at Syracuse University students on Walnut Place
This is the second bias incident reported at SU this semester. Read More »
SU's Student Activism Engagement Team discusses goals for semester
SAET includes three deans, three faculty members, three staff members and one student representative. Read More »
New cases remain low after SU announces two clusters
The university is currently monitoring 41 active COVID-19 cases among students and faculty in central New York. Read More »
Former DPS detective, lightning strike survivor runs for state assembly
Ed Weber has served as town councilor and deputy town supervisor in Geddes since 2016. But he he was a DPS officer before starting his political career. Read More »
Coronavirus cluster may result in campus shutdown, SU officials say
SU is moving forward to identify and punish students involved in several off-campus gatherings held as recently as last night. Read More »
Black Oranges, Maldonado discuss transparency within DPS
The group discussed ways to increase transparency within the department and improve the relationship between DPS and students of color. Read More »
Everything Syracuse residents need to know about the election
Candidates are running for positions representing New York’s 24th Congressional District, the New York State Senate and Assembly, the New York Supreme Court and the Syracuse City Court. Read More »
SU plans to launch DPS review board by spring 2021 semester
SU's Public Safety Community Review Board is part of former U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch's review of DPS. Read More »
Here's what has happened since SU reported a cluster of COVID-19 cases
SU is currently monitoring 86 active cases in central New York, the highest number of infections since in-person classes resumed on Aug 24. Read More »
SPD arrests suspect after attempted sexual assault of SU student
The suspect was charged with first degree attempted rape, third degree robbery and fourth degree criminal mischief. Read More »