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May 2023 Updates From the Department of Public Safety

June 5, 2023

Dear Students, Faculty and Staff: It was wonderful having so many visitors on our campus this past month. Being able to celebrate a successful Commencement weekend was a fantastic end to the semester. As we head into the summer months, I will continue to provide you important updates from the Department of Public Safety (DPS)…

DPS Accepting Sign-Ups for R.A.D. Summer Session

May 31, 2023

The Syracuse University Department of Public Safety (DPS) is currently accepting sign-ups for its R.A.D. summer session. R.A.D., which stands for Rape Aggression Defense, is a nationally known self-defense program. This women-only self-defense course is being offered exclusively to Syracuse University students, faculty and staff on the following dates: Sunday, June 18 Sunday, June 25…

DPS and Fraternity and Sorority Community Partner for Earth Day Cleanup

May 10, 2023

The Department of Public Safety (DPS) and Fraternity and Sorority Affairs partnered for an Earth Day cleanup on April 22, which brought together 10 DPS team members and 128 Greek members from 47 chapters to volunteer their time and effort to clean up the east neighborhood in Syracuse. The cleanup covered Ostrom Pl., Ostrom Ave.,…

Public Safety Informational Notice: Vehicle Thefts Under Investigation

May 2, 2023

The Department of Public Safety (DPS) and the Syracuse Police Department (SPD) are actively investigating three reports of vehicle thefts. All three reports were made on Monday, May 1. These thefts occurred at 150 Stadium Place, 614 South Crouse Avenue and 919 East Genesee Street. We believe these thefts are consistent with a nationwide trend…

How DPS Communicates in the Event of an Imminent Threat to Public Safety

April 11, 2023

Dear Students, Faculty and Staff: I am writing to make you aware of a disturbing and recent trend affecting schools, colleges and universities known as “swatting.” Swatting is when an anonymous caller makes an intentionally false report of the presence of an active shooter. Syracuse University experienced a case of swatting last night. Some of…

Community Police Academy Graduates a New Class

March 30, 2023

On March 8, members of the campus community graduated from the Department of Public Safety’s (DPS) community police academy (CPA). The CPA is a free four-week program designed to give students, faculty and staff an idea of what it is like to protect and serve the campus community. During their time, participants learned from guest presenters, including…

DPS Welcomes New Wave of Recruits for Campus Peace Officer Academy

March 9, 2023

Five new recruits were sworn into the Syracuse University campus peace officer academy on Thursday, March 9, by Syracuse Police Deputy Chief Richard Shoff. 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 area, and to provide these…

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May 2023 Updates From the Department of Public Safety

DPS Accepting Sign-Ups for R.A.D. Summer Session

DPS and Fraternity and Sorority Community Partner for Earth Day Cleanup

Public Safety Informational Notice: Vehicle Thefts Under Investigation

How DPS Communicates in the Event of an Imminent Threat to Public Safety

Community Police Academy Graduates a New Class

DPS Welcomes New Wave of Recruits for Campus Peace Officer Academy

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