Tag: DPS
Walsh orders investigation into racist, anti-Semitic city graffiti
The Syracuse Police Department has begun to investigate the vandalism, which includes a drawing of a swastika, Walsh said in a Wednesday press release. Read More »
SU officials respond to #NotAgainSU demands, questions at forum
Students, staff and administration gathered at Hendricks to discuss Chancellor Kent Syverud’s response to student demands aiming to protect minority students and change campus culture. Read More »
SU students leave campus early amid safety concerns
At least 12 racist, anti-Semitic and bias-related incidents — including racist graffiti, racial slurs and swastikas — have occurred since Nov. 7. Read More »
Syverud says manifesto AirDrop reports ‘probably a hoax,’ gives update on investigation into racist verbal attack
Chancellor Kent Syverud gave a brief speech at Wednesday’s University Senate meeting prior a public forum regarding the recent racist and bias-related incidents at or near SU. Read More »
Joe Biden 'deeply disturbed' by hate crimes, bias incidents at Syracuse University
“We are truly in a battle for the soul of this nation, and it requires all of us to stand up together as a country against racism and bigotry,” Biden said on Twitter. Read More »
Student describes encounter with flasher
DPS released a statement at 8:22 p.m. stating that two students reported separate incidents of a man in his early 20s leaving his vehicle naked at around 1 a.m. Tuesday. Read More »
SUNY-ESF community members discuss hate crimes, bias incidents at forum
Students, faculty and administrators gathered in Marshall Auditorium Tuesday to discuss how to make the college a more culturally sensitive environment. Read More »
SU faculty member threatened by anonymous anti-Semitic email
The email, sent anonymously, referenced the Holocaust and used an anti-Semitic slur. Read More »
SPD leads investigation into white supremacist manifesto
The Syracuse Police Department has launched criminal investigations into the sharing of the manifesto and a swastika drawn in the snow near campus, Chief Kenton Buckner said. Read More »
DPS chief defends Syverud minutes after Gov. Cuomo criticizes the chancellor
At least 11 hate crimes or bias-related incidents have been reported on or around Syracuse University's campus since Nov. 7. Read More »
Some faculty, departments cancel classes, university remains open
Some Syracuse University professors and departments have canceled classes or allowed absences following an alleged white supremacist manifesto was sent to students. Read More »
Alpha Chi Rho denies involvement in racist incident as IFC expels fraternity
Syracuse University’s Interfraternity Council expelled the Alpha Chi Rho fraternity indefinitely from campus. Read More »
Asian, Asian American students grapple with hate crimes
Members of the Chinese Student and Scholars Association presented Chancellor Kent Syverud with a list of nine demands at a Friday meeting. Read More »
Gillibrand, Cuomo among NY-elected officials condemning recent hate crimes
Kirsten Gillibrand, a former 2020 presidential contender, said she was “horrified and saddened” that the country’s growing trend of hate crimes in the last few years has affected SU. Read More »
SU suspends social activities at all fraternities after racist incident
Social activities at all fraternities on campus were suspended following a racist incident Saturday night involving a racial slur yelled at a black woman. A fraternity whose members and guests were found responsible has also been suspended. Read More »
Several Student Association cabinet members receive hateful emails
The emails were sent from an account titled "Inland Waterways Incorporated." Read More »
Newhouse School holds forum in response to hate crimes
The S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications held an open forum Friday afternoon in response to the series of hate crimes that occurred on and around Syracuse University’s campus this past week. Read More »
DPS expands security measures following hate crimes
DPS officers are doubling the department’s workforce and presence within the community by working 16-hour shifts. Officers usually work 10-hour shifts. Read More »
Additional racist graffiti against Asian people found in SU dorm
Graffiti that “maligns the Asian community” was discovered on the third floor of Day Hall, according to a Department of Public Safety email. Read More »
'We want Kent': Students reiterate concerns over racial slurs at 2nd forum
Tuesday’s was the second of two forums held this week to discuss racist graffiti. Read More »
Students say SU response to racist graffiti represents pattern of silence
Dozens of students believe Syracuse University’s unwillingness to inform its student population was harmful. Read More »
‘It’s happening again’: SU students voice concerns over racist graffiti
The forum was organized in less than a day after reports emerged of racial slurs in Day Hall. Read More »
SU’s response to racist vandalism in Day Hall grossly inadequate
The way SU officials handle racism and hate on campus must change. Read More »
Cuomo directs state police to investigate racial slurs at Syracuse University
The Hate Crimes Task Force and Division of Human Rights will help local authorities to investigate. Read More »