Tag: DPS
Racial slurs written in Day Hall
Slurs against black and Asian people were written on Day Hall's fourth and sixth floors. Lights were also pulled from the ceiling and put in the toilet. Read More »
DPS dispels rumors of Halloween violence
DPS said there is no evidence to support rumored threats of sexual assault against SU sorority members. Read More »
Free speech on campus group expected to deliver final suggestions by May
The Free Speech Working Group will recommend changes to the university’s free speech and civil discourse policies to further the campus’ culture of thought diversity and open dialogue, said Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer Keith Alford in a campus-wide email. Read More »
Social media scam circulating around university campuses
Perpetrators have requested explicit photos from social media users. Read More »
DPS investigates burglary on 300 block of Comstock Avenue
An SU student told police one of the suspects pushed her aside as he fled the apartment. Her car keys and laptop were reportedly stolen. Read More »
DPS announces incidents involving minors in SU area over weekend
One incident occurred on Ostrom Avenue, and the other occurred in Oakwood Cemetery. Read More »
Here's what students think of Thornden Park's bad reputation
University Neighborhood renters say Thornden Park is not a hotspot for muggings, rapes and drug use like some SU students believe. Read More »
SA leaders discuss transportation, safety initiatives with DPS
Topics discussed included the expansion of DPS transportation services, the addition of new security cameras around and efforts to increase department visibility and improve student relations. Read More »
SU students of color raise concerns at sorority roundtable
The sorority hosted the open forum as part of their “Evolution of a Revolution” Delta Week. Read More »
Crime decreases may be proof that changes to DPS and campus security measures are improving student safety
Liberal columnist Nick Robertson argues that crime decreases in SU’s annual security report might be proof that changes to DPS and security measures on campus are increasing student safety. Read More »
SU looking into partnership with ride-hailing companies
Ride-hailing services began operating in Syracuse in 2017. Read More »
Students should do more to ensure their safety when using rideshare programs
Student Life columnist Sophia Becker argues that students should do more to ensure their Uber and Lyft rides are safe before getting into the car. Read More »
DPS to add security cameras in Euclid area
The 11 new cameras are expected to be up by the middle of October. Read More »
Police respond to reported stabbing near Syracuse University
The stabbing reportedly occurred on the corner of Euclid Avenue and Westcott Street. Read More »
Intoxication, personal injury reports spike since start of semester
Since the start of the school year, SU has experienced upticks in intoxication, personal injury and larceny reports. Read More »
DPS expands late-night escorts
The Department of Public Safety has hired five trained, licensed and uniformed security guards to escort community members to their destinations on or near campus. Read More »
The Marshall adds 24-hour patrol after intruder
An intruder was on the Marshall property after a fire alarm evacuation last week. Read More »
Editorial Board: Student of Color Advisory Board shows promise, but only if SU commits to action
The Daily Orange Editorial Board is hopeful that SU’s newly-established Student of Color Advisory Board can provoke change, but only if university officials commit to action. Read More »
Student of Color Advisory Committee poses safety concerns to DPS
The advisory committee weighed in on how DPS policies will affect students of color. Committee members said events at Syracuse University involving race in recent years make it hard for students of color to feel safe on campus. Read More »
SU issues statement on former professor convicted of child sexual abuse
A Syracuse University spokesperson said Tuesday that the university has no reason to believe students were impacted by former professor Douglas Wonders. Read More »
DPS seeks help with South Campus robbery investigations
Items were reportedly stolen from three cars on Syracuse University’s South Campus. A car was was also stolen. Read More »
Wildfire app crowd sources emergency alerts from SU students
Wildfire is an emergency communication app based in Berkeley, California. All information on Wildfire is crowdsourced by students. Read More »
Multiple larcenies occur on, near SU campus over summer
DPS Chief Bobby Maldonado said larceny rates increase at the start of the academic year. Read More »
SPD finds officers didn’t use excessive force in viral arrest
The investigation comes after a viral video of the forceful arrest of Shaolin Moore, 23, was posted to instagram. Read More »