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Man stabbed at ‘large party’ on Euclid Avenue early Sunday morning

The Department of Public Safety warned the Syracuse University campus to stay away from the 700 block of Euclid Avenue at about 4 a.m. Sunday. Read More »

March 25, 2018 at 7:45 am

Here are 3 key takeaways from the University Senate’s budget report

The University Senate Committee on Budget and Fiscal Affairs presented a report on SU’s research funding, veterans and military affairs and the Department of Public Safety during Wednesday’s meeting. Read More »

February 21, 2018 at 10:12 pm

Student Association members discuss future initiatives, events

Committee chairs and other SA officials discussed events planned for the rest of the spring semester, including Diversity Week and Take Back the Night. Read More »

February 19, 2018 at 11:42 pm

Video: 44 Questions with Joe "Officer Friendly" Shanley

Officer Friendly: the man, the myth, the legend. Get to know DPS officer Joe Shanley with 44 questions. Read More »

February 15, 2018 at 12:13 am

SU creates resource webpage for DACA/undocumented students

The Ad Hoc Committee on Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)/Undocumented Students was formed after President Donald Trump considered ending the DACA program. Read More »

February 11, 2018 at 7:44 pm

A potential decrease in the legal BAC may not matter

Sex & Health columnist Caroline Maguire talked to a DPS officer about how educating others on the dangers of drunk driving is more important than changing the legal limit. Read More »

February 7, 2018 at 10:40 pm

Police: Student reportedly robbed by man 'in possession of a handgun' on Comstock Avenue

The reported robbery occurred on the 900 block of Comstock Avenue. Read More »

December 8, 2017 at 10:51 pm

Administrators address student questions at SA forum

Several administrators fielded questions from students and community members at an open forum Monday night. Read More »

December 4, 2017 at 11:57 pm

DPS answers questions on jurisdiction and parties at SA meeting

At an SA meeting, DPS held a discussion where they answered questions on their jurisdiction, shutting down parties and the safety escort program. Read More »

October 24, 2017 at 12:06 am

Senate committee report underscores LGBTQ issues, calls for increased resources

The report revealed that Department of Public Safety officers are not required to participate in LGBTQ bias training and that the LGBT Resource Center was not invited to participate in accepted students and student recruitment programming events last year. Read More »

October 19, 2017 at 12:14 am

Police investigate report of Uber driver attempting to sexually assault a Syracuse University student

The Syracuse Police Department’s Abused Persons Unit is investigating the incident, which allegedly occurred sometime on the weekend of Sept. 16 to 17, a police spokesman said. Read More »

September 29, 2017 at 8:05 pm

Syracuse University Abroad officials detail crisis response policy after London terrorist attacks

An attempted attack on the London Tube earlier this month prompted the SU London office staff told students to avoid unnecessary risk. Read More »

September 26, 2017 at 12:31 am

Police: Department of Public Safety is investigating off-campus burglaries near Syracuse University

Several off-campus burglaries have occurred in neighborhoods north and east of Syracuse University's campus, police said. Read More »

September 15, 2017 at 4:43 pm

Officials: Ride-hailing services have had a minimal effect on Syracuse traffic

Ride-hailing services were legalized statewide in late June. Companies such as Uber and Lyft started expanding into Syracuse this summer. Read More »

September 13, 2017 at 10:37 pm

Syracuse University to roll out safety changes in off-campus student housing areas

Security cameras and shuttles are among the safety projects expected to launch in off-campus neighborhoods this semester. Read More »

August 29, 2017 at 9:46 pm

DPS continues regular patrol of Syracuse University area during summer months

Despite the decreased student population, the Department of Public Safety continues regular patrols during the summer. The department also conducts drills and trains new officers. Read More »

June 20, 2017 at 9:00 am

Senior Samantha Skaller uses personal history to shift sexual assault culture on college campuses

Skaller served on the national "It's On Us" Student Advisory Committee for two years to raise awareness about the prevalence of sexual assault on college campuses. Read More »

May 8, 2017 at 7:34 pm

How the Department of Public Safety is preparing security measures for SU’s 2017 commencement

This commencement will not require the same amount of security that past commencements have had due to high-profile keynote speakers like former Vice President Joe Biden. Read More »

May 8, 2017 at 5:19 pm

Inside the Department of Public Safety’s intricate Mayfest security apparatus

Cameras play a major role in how DPS keeps students safe during large events. Take a look at how equipment is used to maintain safety. Read More »

April 30, 2017 at 9:41 pm

SA votes on fall 2017 budget requests

SA approved over $2,000,000 in funding for fall 2017 programming. Read More »

April 4, 2017 at 1:07 am

A mysterious sheikh, an isolated compound and a bomb threat: Islamophobia in upstate New York

Liberal columnist Ryan Dunn describes how the national issue of Islamophobia has trickled down into counties in upstate New York. Read More »

March 23, 2017 at 2:07 am

Student Association’s mental health report could fill the resource gap at Syracuse University

Student Life columnist Aishwarya Sukesh describes how Student Association’s mental health report could change the landscape of mental health resources at Syracuse University. Read More »

March 20, 2017 at 9:20 pm

Car hits bicyclist at Comstock and Euclid intersection

A car hit a bicyclist at the intersection of Comstock and Euclid Avenue Monday night. Read More »

February 27, 2017 at 7:49 pm