Tag: DPS
Scenes from the Hope Avenue homicide and Syracuse University campus lockdown
Images from the homicide on Hope Avenue and ensuing lockdown of the SU campus on Wednesday night. Read More »
SU community members get tickets for panel featuring mothers of Trayvon Martin, Mike Brown
Students, faculty and staff of Syracuse University and the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry got tickets to a discussion panel at SU that will feature the mothers of Mike Brown and Trayvon Martin. Read More »
DPS looks to crack down on South Campus speeding, stop sign neglect
DPS is looking to crack down on speeding on South Campus as well as the lack of attention to stop signs. Read More »
DPS looks to improve off-campus security following armed robbery
The Department of Public Safety at Syracuse University will be distributing a door hanger to off-campus houses to help improve safety awareness in wake of an armed robbery Wednesday night. Read More »
Strong arm robbery attempted at South Campus Express in Goldstein Student Center
There was an attempted strong arm robbery around 10 p.m. Friday at the South Campus Express in Goldstein Student Center. Read More »
Annual security report reveals decrease in alcohol-related offenses
The number of disciplinary referrals for liquor law violations at SU decreased about 30 percent from 2013 to 2014. SU administrators attribute some of the decrease to university-sponsored programs such as BeWise and Orange After Dark. Read More »
Mothers of Trayvon Martin and Mike Brown to participate in Oct. 28 panel at Syracuse University
The two women will take part in a panel discussion on Oct. 28 in Goldstein Auditorium titled "(In)Justice For All," sponsored by the National Pan Hellenic Council. Read More »
DPS implements body camera program to boost accountability
All 36 of DPS' armed officers will officially start wearing body cameras on Thursday. The move comes amid strained police/community relations due to the uptick in police violence around the country. Read More »
Companion app offers safety features to Syracuse University students
Students at Syracuse University can utilize the recently released Companion app to have their family and friends virtually walk them home if they feel unsafe. Read More »
Rose: Security in the UK is lax compared to US
The United Kingdom faces an equally high terrorist threat to the U.S., but its prevention efforts are much more relaxed. Read More »
Off-campus students report stolen money, wallets
Off-campus students living near South Campus have reported stolen money and wallets, according to an email sent out by the Department of Public Safety. Read More »
University must alert students of local crime
The Daily Orange Editorial Board calls on the university to inform the student body of crimes that take place in areas surrounding the SU campus, even if students are not directly involved in the incident. Read More »
Souter: Smoking ban should be adjusted to include designated smoking areas
Student Life columnist Zhané Souter argues that SU needs to accommodate the university community, including those from abroad, in regard to the campus smoking ban. Read More »
Acropolis manager discusses criminal activity near restaurant
Four men were stabbed outside of Acropolis Pizza House on Marshall Street Sunday morning. The restaurant was also the site of increased criminal activity in 2012. Read More »
Week in News: 4 people stabbed on Marshall Street, Big Sean to headline Juice Jam 2015 and more
Here's everything you need to know from the past week in news. Read More »
Student awareness integral to body cams’ success
The Daily Orange Editorial Board argues that the implementation of body cameras for public safety officers on campus is a positive policy, but must be clearly disclosed to students to be effective. Read More »
Bobby Maldonado emphasizes community policing as newly appointed Chief of Public Safety
Bobby Maldonado officially became SU's new DPS Chief in July. He plans to prioritize community policing by building positive relationships with students. Read More »
Armed DPS officers to wear body cameras starting Oct. 1
36 SU DPS officers will start wearing body cameras on Oct. 1. The move was spearheaded by former DPS Chief Tony Callisto. Read More »
Student reports being forcibly touched on Walnut Avenue
An SU student reported having her butt and private area forcibly touched around 2 a.m. Sunday morning on the 800 block of Walnut Avenue. Read More »
Robert Maldonado named next chief of public safety at Syracuse University
Robert Maldonado, the director of campus safety at Nazareth College, has been named SU's chief of public safety. Read More »
