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October 2020 Monthly Bias Incident Report

October 23, 2020

Dear Students, Faculty and Staff: As I do each month, I am writing to report on bias incidents that have occurred on our campus. Since my last update, there have been no new incidents reported and no new developments on previous reports. Future updates will be posted on the table that we have created on…

Public Safety Update: Arrest Made in Recent Attempted Sexual Assault and Robbery

October 8, 2020

The Syracuse Police Department, assisted by the Syracuse University Department of Public Safety, has made an arrest in connection with the attempted sexual assault and robbery that occurred early in the morning on Oct. 7, in Oakwood Cemetery. The suspect has been arrested and charged with first degree attempted rape, third degree robbery and fourth…

Public Safety Informational Notice

October 7, 2020

The Department of Public Safety received the alert below from the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Foresty (ESF) Public Safety Chief. The students involved in this incident are SUNY ESF and Le Moyne College students; however, we wanted to alert our community since the incident took place in the near off-campus neighborhood. If you…

Holding Each Other Accountable to Remain on Campus

October 7, 2020

Dear Students, Faculty, Staff and Families: By now, you are aware that the University is currently experiencing a concerning increase in COVID-19 cases within the campus community. Almost this entire increase in COVID-positive cases can be traced to one off-campus party. This fact, and our current situation, should serve as a clear and visible reminder…

Public Safety Update: Attempted Sexual Assault

October 7, 2020

At approximately 7:45 a.m. on Wednesday, October 7, the Syracuse Police Department responded to a report of a student being attacked while running through Oakwood Cemetery. The suspect reportedly jumped out of the bushes to attack the student. The student began to scream and another runner went to assist. At that point, the suspect grabbed…

Public Safety Notice Sexual Assault

October 7, 2020

On Wednesday, October 7th, 2020 at approximately 7:45 a.m., DPS received a report of an attempted sexual assault that occurred at Oakwood Cemetary. The Syracuse Police Department and the Department of Public Safety are on the scene and investigating this incident. We ask that you stay away from the area at this time, and that…

Public Safety Update: Arrest Made in Recent Robbery Incident

October 1, 2020

The Syracuse Police Department and the Department of Public Safety have made an arrest in connection with the robbery that occurred on Sunday, Sept. 27 at the intersection of Ostrom Ave. and Clarendon St. The suspect has been arrested and charged with first degree robbery and third degree possession of a weapon. As always, we…

Public Safety Informational Notice: Off-Campus Burglaries and Thefts

September 30, 2020

The Syracuse Police Department is investigating several reported burglaries that occurred recently in the east campus neighborhood. Those responsible reportedly enter properties and vehicles through open or unlocked windows and doors. To enhance your safety and protect your personal space and belongings, please take the following steps: Lock all exterior doors and windows – even…

Seeking Nominations for Student of Color Advisory Committee

September 22, 2020

The University is seeking student nominations for the Student of Color Advisory Committee that will collaborate with the Department of Public Safety (DPS). This committee, which originated in fall 2018 with the idea of bringing together students, DPS members and other campus community members to focus on integrating public safety with quality of life matters,…

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October 2020 Monthly Bias Incident Report

Public Safety Update: Arrest Made in Recent Attempted Sexual Assault and Robbery

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Public Safety Update: Attempted Sexual Assault

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