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DPS Campus Peace Officer Academy Officially Underway

April 1, 2025

Seven new recruits were sworn into the Syracuse University Department of Public Safety (DPS) Campus Peace Officer Academy on March 20 by Syracuse Police Department Chief Joseph L. Cecile. Collaborating with the Syracuse Police Department on the swearing-in ceremony serves as an official welcome and endorsement of the joint law enforcement efforts in the University…

March 2025 Update From the Department of Public Safety

March 6, 2025

Dear Students, Faculty and Staff: We have now reached the midpoint of the spring semester and next week, many of you will be departing campus to rest and recharge. We wish you a restful spring break and safe travels. We look forward to welcoming you back and finishing the semester off strong! In today’s message,…

Preparing Your Residence for Spring Break

March 5, 2025

As spring break approaches, many of you will depart campus over the next couple of days. The Department of Public Safety (DPS) reminds you to take the following necessary steps to protect your residence and belongings before you leave. For those who live on campus, please take the following steps to secure your space: If…

Public Safety Notice: Armed Robbery on Van Buren Street

February 26, 2025

The Department of Public Safety and the Syracuse Police Department are investigating the report of an armed robbery complaint that occurred last night, Tuesday, February 25, at around 11:30 p.m. It happened on Van Buren Street near the BBB complex. A Syracuse University student reported walking on Van Buren when an unknown male approached him,…

January 2025 Updates from the Department of Public Safety

February 11, 2025

Dear Students, Faculty and Staff: It is hard to believe we are already a month into the Spring 2025 semester. If you haven’t yet, please review our communication that was sent out at the beginning of the semester, which highlighted important campus safety communications. In today’s message, we will cover the following: Orange Alert Test Last…

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DPS Campus Peace Officer Academy Officially Underway

March 2025 Update From the Department of Public Safety

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Public Safety Notice: Armed Robbery on Van Buren Street

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