Tag: DPS
Community Review Board reviews training for non-sworn DPS officers
Leaders of Tuesday's open forum discussed CRB's 2023-2024 activity with DPS and talked about extending the length of pre-event body camera footage on officers. Read More »
‘Suspicious male’ issued trespass warning for approaching female students
Syracuse University's Department of Public Safety has issued a trespass warning to a “suspicious male” who SU says approached female students. Read More »
Academic freedom is not absolute, must bend to protect Jewish students’ safety
Conceding that there exists an antisemitism problem on campus, hope springs eternal that the entire Syracuse community can cohabit on campus with respectful treatment of one another, allowance for differences of opinion, and complete protection of and safety for all community members, including Jewish students, professors and teaching assistant’s who are sorely lacking those entitlements at present. Read More »
Marshall Street business owners hopeful about upcoming DPS office
DPS' new office sits at 737 S. Crouse Ave. Several local business owners said they think the office may deter crime on Marshall Street. Read More »
SU students respond to recent false bomb, active shooter reports on campus
The Daily Orange spoke to several SU community members to gauge their reactions to recent false threats and swatting incidents on campus. Read More »
As outside groups look to limit conversations on Palestine, academic freedom needs to be prioritized
While people can disagree regarding the Israel-Hamas war, a difference in ideas should not be labeled as antisemitic as it will only dilute the gravity that legitimate claims of antisemitism deserve. Read More »
SA announces first annual Green Innovation Competition
The competition, organized by the SU-ESF Sustainability Forum, will award students' proposals to improve sustainability on campus. Read More »
Maxwell dean provides details on Friday's false bomb threat
An individual called the Dean’s Office saying they had planted and planned to detonate bombs around the Maxwell School around 4 p.m. Read More »
DPS receives false bomb threat at Maxwell Hall
DPS and SPD determined the report to be false after a “quick response” and review of available video footage from the area. Read More »
SA to vote on student safety bill, discuss concerns over Google Drive storage limits
SA introduced a bill during Monday's meeting intending to improve students' “feelings of safety." It will vote on the legislation next week. Read More »
DPS receives 'false' active shooter report at Maxwell, Eggers Hall
After being dispatched to Maxwell and Eggers Halls, both DPS and the Syracuse Police Department confirmed the report was false. Read More »
Suspect arrested outside Whitman after reportedly taking 'inappropriate photos'
After being arrested on various charges, the suspect was brought to the Onondaga County Justice Center for booking, SPD wrote. Read More »
DPS to maintain 'elevated presence' on campus
DPS told The Daily Orange it will continue using increased personnel, a security measure it originally introduced during the fall semester. Read More »
SPD arrests man who stole SU truck
SPD arrested the man Saturday after he abandoned the vehicle. He was “partially undressed” and carrying a hatchet, according to syracuse.com. Read More »
What you need to know about new DPS security measures in response to the Israel-Hamas war
The Daily Orange sent the Department of Public Safety a list of questions regarding its specific actions to increase security measures on campus. Read More »
DPS reports 6 incidents of ‘off-campus crime’ since Friday
The incidents occurred on Ostrom Avenue, Stratford Street and Comstock Avenue between Friday and Monday, DPS reported in a Tuesday email. Read More »
DPS reports antisemitic graffiti in Bird Library
The antisemitic graffiti was reported anonymously through the Stop Bias Portal and referred to the Department of Public Safety on Wednesday. Read More »
Cornell student accused of antisemitic threats arraigned in Syracuse
Dai, a 21-year-old junior student at Cornell, faces federal charges for allegedly posting on the online forum Greekrank threating to kill Jewish students at Cornell. Read More »
SU cancels Middle Eastern studies scholar teach-in event due to safety concerns
SU's Department of Public Safety determined the event could not be held as scheduled for Tuesday afternoon due to safety concerns. Read More »
In wake of rising hate crimes in U.S., SU is 'looking into' student reports of being targeted in classrooms
Ritter and Groves also wrote that individual faculty and department statements are not reflective of the university’s official position. Read More »
DPS reports antisemitic, racist bias incidents in Day Hall, both present since August move-in
Residents from Day Hall reported the bias-motivated graffiti Wednesday and Thursday, but DPS confirmed the graffiti had been present since August. Read More »
DPS reports 2 off-campus robberies, 1 student injured
The two robberies occurred off-campus between Thursday night and early Friday morning, with one SU student injured, according to DPS. Read More »
DPS investigating antisemitic graffiti in Brewster Hall
The graffiti was drawn on a student's dorm whiteboard. DPS is reviewing video footage and canvassing the area. Read More »
Attorney General releases video of Onondaga County deputy shooting 2 teens
The New York State Attorney General's Office of Special Investigations released video footage of an Onondaga County Sheriff's deputy shooting 2 teens. Read More »