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Public Safety Informational Notice

September 17, 2024

Shortly before 11 a.m., Hinds Hall was evacuated due to a small roof fire. Fire and Life Safety Services and the Syracuse Fire Department responded to the scene to assess the damage. They have since completed their inspection and determined it was safe to reopen. As of 12 p.m., Hinds Hall is reopened and has…

DPS to Conduct a Test of the Orange Alert Campus Crisis Alert Notification System on Wednesday, Sept. 18.

September 16, 2024

The Department of Public Safety (DPS) will conduct a test of the Orange Alert Campus Crisis Alert Notification System on Wednesday, Sept. 18, at 3:40 p.m. It will be a full test of the system, which includes notifications sent via email, text message and voice call. The test will also include the Orange Alert outdoor siren system…

August 2024 Updates from the Department of Public Safety

September 13, 2024

Dear Students, Faculty and Staff: I can’t believe the fall semester is already here! Our entire Department of Public Safety (DPS) team has enjoyed seeing all the new and returning faces over the past couple of weeks. I hope everyone has settled in nicely as the semester gets underway. If you haven’t yet, please review…

Public Safety Informational Notice

September 5, 2024

Dear Students, Faculty and Staff: With a new semester underway, I am writing today to provide reminders about how to be securing your space and protecting yourself and your property. This is especially important as larcenies, burglaries, vehicle thefts and break-ins are more common when our community members first return to campus. The Department of…

Public Safety Update: Syracuse Police Department Investigating an Off-Campus Shooting on Madison St

August 31, 2024

As a follow up to the Public Safety Notice sent a short time ago, the Syracuse Police Department (SPD) is investigating a shooting that occurred off-campus near the 900 block of Madison Street. The Department of Public Safety (DPS) responded to the scene to offer assistance to SPD, who is the lead law enforcement agency…

19 – Public Safety Notice – Gunshots

August 31, 2024

On August 30th, 2024 at approximately 8:14pm, DPS & SPD received a report of gunshots at 901 Madison St. The Department of Public Safety and the Syracuse Police Department are investigating. Stay away from the area until further notice. If you have any information related to this event contact DPS at 315.443.2224. More information to…

Fire and Life Safety Services Hosts RAs for Fire Safety Academy

August 29, 2024

Fire and Life Safety Services (FLSS) took the University’s resident advisors (RAs) through a Fire Safety Academy ahead of the fall semester. During the day, participants rotated through stations where they learned important information and skills needed when it comes to fire safety. “The goal of the Fire Safety Academy is to provide the RAs…

Important Campus Safety Resources and Services

August 23, 2024

Dear University Community: As we begin a new academic year, I want to take this opportunity to welcome our new and returning students, faculty and staff. In this message I will share information about our Department of Public Safety (DPS) Substation on Marshall Street, offer an overview of safety strategies and resources that are available,…

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DPS to Conduct a Test of the Orange Alert Campus Crisis Alert Notification System on Wednesday, Sept. 18.

August 2024 Updates from the Department of Public Safety

Public Safety Informational Notice

Public Safety Update: Syracuse Police Department Investigating an Off-Campus Shooting on Madison St

19 – Public Safety Notice – Gunshots

Fire and Life Safety Services Hosts RAs for Fire Safety Academy

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