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What is Orange Alert?

August 13, 2018

Orange Alert is Syracuse University’s crisis notification system. Watch this short video to learn more. For more information, including frequently asked questions, visit the Orange Alert page on our website…

2018 Emergency Drill

August 1, 2018

On Tuesday, July 31, the Syracuse University Department of Public Safety (DPS), Fire and Life Services (FLSS), and Syracuse University Ambulance (SUA), teamed up with the Syracuse Fire Department for a fire drill at the Biological Research Laboratories (BRL) building. The mock scenario involved four individuals inside the building where the fire was reported, as…

2018 Peace Officer Academy Graduation

July 14, 2018

On Friday, July 13, the Department of Public Safety held the 2018 Campus Peace Officer Academy Graduation at Drumlins in Syracuse. Colleagues, friends, and family joined the seven graduates as they completed the program by receiving their diploma’s. The graduates included: Eugenio D. Alvarez Jonathon B. Bennett Falasha B. Branch Joseph V. Dishaw Joseph P…

Results of Community Survey on Body Worn Cameras

June 1, 2018

The Syracuse University Department of Public Safety (DPS) officers have been equipped with Body Worn Cameras (BWCs) since October of 2015. The department’s goal is to establish a model program, utilizing best practices to be shared with other law enforcement partners, and to continue to improve community relations and professional standards within the department. As…

Message from DPS Chief Bobby Maldonado

April 22, 2018

Dear Campus Community, I’m writing to provide an update on the investigation of the Theta Tau fraternity and its members. Since Wednesday my office, in conjunction with Student Affairs, investigated and filed complaints against 18 individuals, all of whom were present at the sponsored event. Our investigation is ongoing and others may be implicated in…

Department of Public Safety Offers Tips to Motorists, Pedestrians for Staying Safe on Campus Roads

April 10, 2018

Every day, thousands of motorists, including buses and construction vehicles and pedestrians operate in the University community. The Department of Public Safety (DPS) offers some tips for keeping safe on the roads, whether you’re driving or walking to your destination around campus. To see these tips, visit news.syr.edu…

Four Questions About Drone Use on Campus

March 30, 2018

Syracuse University has instituted guidelines regarding the use of drones on campus. These guidelines were established to help the University community operate drones safely, responsibly, and legally. We recently turned to Michaele DeHart, director of Risk Management, for answers on some commonly asked questions. For more information about drone use on campus, visit http://riskmanagement.syr.edu/policies-and-procedures/drones/. To see…

Text SUSafe to 444-999 to Download Important University Contacts

March 21, 2018

The Divisions of Campus Safety and Emergency Services and Enrollment and the Student Experience are piloting a new initiative to make storing relevant campus safety information on your cell phone easier. Tomorrow, you will receive a text message to your cell phone with a link to download contact cards that contain information for the following…

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What is Orange Alert?

2018 Emergency Drill

2018 Peace Officer Academy Graduation

Results of Community Survey on Body Worn Cameras

Message from DPS Chief Bobby Maldonado

Department of Public Safety Offers Tips to Motorists, Pedestrians for Staying Safe on Campus Roads

Four Questions About Drone Use on Campus

Text SUSafe to 444-999 to Download Important University Contacts

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