Public Safety Notices 2018

On Thursday, December 13, 2018, members of the Syracuse University community reported receiving a fraudulent email scam relating to Bitcoin. This scam is currently happening across the country and the messages are very similar in nature. This scam is being investigated by federal, state, and local law enforcement officials. There is no threat to the Syracuse University community but we wanted you to be aware so you can remain vigilant when opening your email.

Please direct questions or concerns to the Department of Public Safety at 315.443.2224.

As a follow-up to the Public Safety Notice distributed earlier this afternoon, the Syracuse Police Department and the SU Department of Public Safety (DPS) have taken into custody three individuals suspected to be involved with a dispute and attempted robbery in an apartment in the 500 block of Slocum Drive.

When the first DPS officer arrived on the scene, he spotted three individuals who appeared to be related to the incident, which was reported by a student in the apartment. The three individuals were questioned on the scene, detained and later transferred to the custody of the Syracuse Police Department. None of the individuals are affiliated with Syracuse University.

A fourth suspect fled the scene on foot in an easterly direction away from campus. The male suspect is described as wearing an all-black jump suit and black hat. No further description is available at this time. The scene is now clear and normal activity may resume.

No injuries were reported and no property was stolen.

If anyone has any information regarding this incident or others, please contact the Syracuse Police Department at 315.442.5222 or the Syracuse University Department of Public Safety at 315.443.2224. If you would like to anonymously report NON-EMERGENCY information for DPS, you can use the Silent Witness tool.

For your safety, please review these suggested safety strategies.

This public safety information is issued for your safety in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Act.

On Monday, November 26, 2018 at approximately 12:50 p.m., DPS received a report of a robbery that occurred at South Campus. The Syracuse Police Department and the Department of Public Safety are on the scene and investigating this incident. We ask that you stay away from the area, at this time and that you call DPS at 315.443.2224, should you have information regarding this incident. More information to follow.

For the protection and safety of Syracuse University students, faculty, staff and neighbors, the Department of Public Safety (DPS) releases the following informational notice:

Bicycle Larcenies

DPS has had several reported bicycle larcenies on campus over the last few weeks. Each of the stolen bicycles had been secured to a bicycle rack with a cable lock, which can be cut easily and discreetly.

Arrests have been made by DPS regarding these thefts, but the problem can persist if we are not diligent. DPS recommends using a U-bolt type of lock to better secure your bicycle and deter theft. These locks are available at the Syracuse University Bookstore in the Schine Student Center, as well as at most local retail stores and bicycle shops.

In addition, please consider registering your bicycle with DPS. To do that, complete this form and set up an appointment with an officer. A registration number will be affixed to your bicycle, and that information will be kept on record.

As always, we ask our community to remain vigilant to help keep our campus safe. To report a crime, contact DPS at 315.443.2224. If you would like to anonymously report NON-EMERGENCY information to DPS, you can use the Silent Witness tool.

This information is issued for your safety in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Act.

As a follow up to the August 28th Public Safety Informational Notice regarding the burglaries that occurred at Watson and Lawrinson Residential Halls, the Syracuse Police Department has announced the arrest of two individuals. The investigation is ongoing at this time and is expected to conclude in the near future.

The Syracuse Police Department, more specifically, the Criminal Investigation Division (CID), should be commended for the outstanding work that led to these arrests. The CID’s investigative work, in conjunction with the Department of Public Safety detectives and the University’s technical resources, were instrumental in leading to this swift and successful conclusion.

As always, we ask our community to remain vigilant in helping to keep our campus safe. To report a crime, contact please contact the Syracuse University Department of Public Safety at 315.443.2224. If you would like to anonymously report NON-EMERGENCY information for DPS, you can use the Silent Witness tool.

For your safety, please review these suggested safety strategies.

This public safety information is issued for your safety in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Act.