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DPS News

Important Winter Weather Information

December 1, 2025
As winter weather begins in Central New York, we are providing important information on how the University navigates and communicates about extreme weather conditions. Please review the following information carefully. Syracuse University generally remains open for business in inclement weather, while always prioritizing the safety and well-being of our community members. We work with Precision…

Staying Safe While You Shop: DPS Offers Tips for the Holiday Season

December 1, 2025
Story by Alexa Selter, a senior in the Newhouse School of Public Communications and a communications and marketing assistant with the Department of Public Safety With the holiday season upon us, many at Syracuse University, like students, faculty and staff, are planning to look for deals online and in stores. While the excitement of finding a…
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Public Safety Informational Notice

November 19, 2025
The Department of Public Safety has a suspect in custody following an assault incident that occurred on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at approximately 12:46 p.m. in the University Avenue Garage. A Syracuse University-affiliated individual was returning to their vehicle and found the suspect inside. During the struggle, the victim sustained a non-life-threatening laceration to their…
Monthly Update

November 2025 Updates From the Department of Public Safety

November 14, 2025
Dear Students, Faculty and Staff: As we approach Thanksgiving break later this month and the end of the fall semester on Dec. 16, our campus remains a vibrant hub of academic and extracurricular activity. The Department of Public Safety (DPS) is here to help keep our community safe during this busy time. This monthly update includes: ·         Protect…

Community Police Academy Celebrates 16 Graduates for Fall 2025

November 8, 2025
Sixteen (16) community members graduated from Syracuse University Department of Public Safety (DPS) Community Police Academy (CPA) on October 15, completing an intensive program that offered an inside look at campus public safety operations and built stronger connections between DPS and the community. “Our community members, faculty, staff, and students have all shown great interest…
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Public Safety Informational Notice

November 7, 2025
The Department of Public Safety has recently received concerning reports of vehicle larcenies and break-ins on campus. The overwhelming majority of these crimes involve unlocked vehicles and vehicles with valuables left in plain sight. Thieves are looking for easy targets. Don’t make your vehicle one of them. LOCK YOUR DOORS The most important step you…

Domestic Violence Awareness: Supporting Survivors in Our Community

November 5, 2025
Domestic violence affects many in our campus community. More than one in three college students in abusive relationships report digital abuse or stalking, including constant texts, location tracking or social media monitoring. In recognition of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month this October, Syracuse University’s Department of Public Safety partnered with House of Psalms 23, Inc.,…

Coffee with a Cop Brings Campus Together Over Conversation and Connection

October 29, 2025
On Tuesday, October 21, the Syracuse University community gathered for Coffee with a Cop, an event hosted by the Department of Public Safety (DPS) that encouraged students, faculty, and staff to stop by for a cup of coffee and casual conversation. The event, held from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. outside of Sims Hall, provided…
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