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Important Winter Weather Information

December 1, 2023

Dear Students, Faculty and Staff: As Central New York begins to experience winter weather, we are writing to provide important information on how the University navigates and communicates about extreme weather conditions. Please review the enclosed information carefully. Syracuse University generally remains open for business in inclement weather, while always prioritizing the safety and well-being…

Public Safety Informational Notice: DPS Recovers Discarded Firearm, No Imminent Threat Towards Campus Community

November 17, 2023

On Friday, November 17, 2023, at approximately 11:13 a.m., The Department of Public Safety (DPS) responded to a report of a person possessing a firearm near a bus stop on Waverly Avenue. The suspect was said to have shown the weapon to a group they were with in a non-menacing manner. Upon arrival, DPS and…

Public Safety Informational Notice: DPS Recovers Discarded Firearm

November 17, 2023

October 2023 Updates From the Department of Public Safety

November 17, 2023

Dear Students, Faculty and Staff: We know the past several weeks have been difficult for members for our campus community as the conflict in the Middle East has unfolded. The Department of Public Safety (DPS) team continues to work to provide a safe and respectful environment on our campus. Listed below are some brief updates…

Public Safety Informational Notice: Secure Your Residence Before Leaving for the Holiday

November 16, 2023

With the holiday break quickly approaching, the Department of Public Safety is reminding the University community to take necessary action to protect your residences, offices, cubicle spaces and belongings. For those of you who live and work on campus, please take the following steps to secure your space: • Secure doors and windows. • Close…

Public Safety Informational Notice: DPS Urges Campus Community to be Aware of Off-Campus Crime

November 7, 2023

In response to recent incidents that occurred in off-campus neighborhoods, the Department of Public Safety (DPS) and the Syracuse Police Department (SPD) are urging the Syracuse University and surrounding communities to be aware of their surroundings and take actions necessary to keep themselves and their property safe. In addition to encouraging vigilance among our community,…

September 2023 Updates From the Department of Public Safety

October 3, 2023

Dear Students, Faculty and Staff: It is hard to believe that October is already upon us. Our campus has been host to many exciting events throughout the beginning of the fall semester and I appreciate our campus community’s focus on safety. Listed below are some brief updates from the Campus Safety and Emergency Management Services…

Public Safety Informational Notice: Off-Campus Robberies

September 29, 2023

The Department of Public Safety (DPS) and the Syracuse Police Department (SPD) are investigating two off-campus robberies involving Syracuse University students that occurred within the past 24 hours. The incidents occurred at the intersection of Stratford Street and Lancaster Avenue and the intersection of Marshall Street and Walnut Avenue. The incidents were reported to have…

Summer of Community Engagement for DPS

September 15, 2023

Engaging with the campus community is a main priority for the Syracuse University Department of Public Safety (DPS); however, the desire to connect and have meaningful interactions extends well beyond the borders of campus. Throughout the summer, DPS collaborated with numerous partners to partake in two summer programs that brought local high school students to…

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Public Safety Informational Notice: DPS Recovers Discarded Firearm, No Imminent Threat Towards Campus Community

Public Safety Informational Notice: DPS Recovers Discarded Firearm

October 2023 Updates From the Department of Public Safety

Public Safety Informational Notice: Secure Your Residence Before Leaving for the Holiday

Public Safety Informational Notice: DPS Urges Campus Community to be Aware of Off-Campus Crime

September 2023 Updates From the Department of Public Safety

Public Safety Informational Notice: Off-Campus Robberies

Summer of Community Engagement for DPS

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