DPS News

Public Safety Notice: Robbery, 7/7/2015

For the protection and safety of SU students, faculty, staff and neighbors, the Department of Public Safety releases the following alert:

Robbery

Tuesday, July 7, 2015 at approximately 7:42 pm

Case # 15-357154

1200 block East Adams Street

A student reported a robbery that occurred off campus. The student reports he was walking eastbound in the 1200 block of East Adams St. when he was approached by a male from behind. The suspect got his attention by saying “give me your stuff”. The suspect did display a knife at the time. The victim gave the suspect his bag which contained personal property. The suspect fled the scene on foot heading west on East Adams St. The student sustained a minor abrasion to his right elbow from the strap of his bag and refused medical attention.

Public Safety Notice, Off Campus Attempted Strong-Arm Robbery, 06/23/2015

For the protection and safety of SU students, faculty, staff and neighbors, the Department of Public Safety releases the following alert:

Off Campus Attempted Strong-Arm Robbery

Tuesday, June 23, 2015 at approximately 6:20 pm

SPD Case # 15-335968

1000 block of Comstock Ave

A student reported an attempted strong arm robbery that occurred off campus. The student reports he was walking southbound in the 1000 block of Comstock Ave. when he was approached by four to five unknown males who were walking northbound towards him. One of the suspects asked to use his cell phone, the student replied, no and walked away.

DPS Achieves Accreditation Through IACLEA

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The Syracuse University Department of Public Safety has received accreditation through the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators (IACLEA), effective March 2015.

The certification was received after a comprehensive analysis and review of DPS policies and procedures – a process that began more than two years before IACLEA assessors arrived in January of 2015. Accreditation is granted for four-year increments, during which time the Department must submit annual reports attesting to continued compliance with those standards under which it was initially accredited.

Accreditation Manager Andrea Stagnari, Detective Robert Bleyle, and Interim Chief Jill Lentz will formally accept the Department’s certification in Nashville, Tennessee this June, when they attend the IACLEA’s 57th Annual Conference and Exposition. The conference also provides numerous workshops and educational opportunities.

“We are very pleased to receive confirmation that we have been awarded accreditation by the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators. Our department is committed to professional practices and continued compliance with these high standards,” said Interim Chief Jill Lentz.

Sr. Vice President and Chief Law Enforcement Officer Anthony Callisto, Jr. indicated that the campus could be seeing more of the IACLEA logo. In addition to the certificate displayed in the DPS main office, the Department will be adding the IACLEA logo to patrol cars and license plates.  “Achieving accreditation by the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators was only possible through the hard work, dedication and service of the women and men of the Syracuse University Department of Public Safety. Through the accreditation process they have proven that they are competent, confident and well trained and they truly are best-in-class campus law enforcement professionals. Congratulations to interim Chief Lentz and her team!” Callisto said.

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Statement From Rebecca Reed-Kantrowitz Regarding Hazing Incident

Dear Students, Faculty and Staff:

In light of the news yesterday about a recent incident of hazing on campus, I want to take the opportunity to reinforce Syracuse University’s zero tolerance policy on hazing and be clear that we take this matter extremely seriously. Syracuse University defines hazing as any action that intentionally or recklessly causes or poses a substantial risk of harm to the mental or physical health or safety of one or more persons. Any individual or organization that commits or encourages hazing will be held accountable under the University’s Anti-Hazing Policy and the Student Code of Conduct.

Hazing presents substantial risk to the safety and well-being of all members of the campus community, not just those directly impacted. We must all be committed to creating a campus that respects the dignity and rights of all its members. Our community is stronger because of those who have come forward and taken a stand when these instances do occur.

Syracuse University is committed to promoting a safe and healthy campus environment for all its students, staff, faculty, and visitors. If you have concerns about hazing or would like to make a report of hazing, please contact the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Affairs at 315-443-2718, the Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities at 315-443-3728, or the Department of Public Safety at 315-443-2224. Anonymous reports can also be made with the Department of Public Safety through the Silent Witness Program or by calling 315-443-TIPS (8477).

Sincerely,

Rebecca Reed Kantrowitz
Senior Vice President and Dean
Division of Student Affairs

Take A Tour Of The Emergency Communications Center

ECCThis photo is stationed at the back of our Emergency Communications Center (ECC) – with Communications Center Coordinator Mateo Tarrats visible at the computer desk to the right.

Each desk station like the one where Mateo is sitting has a radio dock, with a radio system used to reach our officers out in the field, two phones to handle high call volume and our escort, dispatch and emergency lines, and five computer screens.

On the computer screens, Communications Officers have access to real-time alarm monitoring systems (for fire alarms and door alarms, which are tripped when someone holds a door on a university building open for too long after hours). The door system is electronically managed and timed differently for each day of the week.

On another screen, dispatchers keep CAD (Computer-Aided Dispatch, which time-stamps calls for service, and runs a list of officers on duty, keeping track of who’s doing what in real time. They also have access to an intranet with numerous databases – the most important of which is an electronic phone and ID directory (with emergency contacts) of all SU students, staff, and faculty.

The televisions on the far wall show a live-synced list of Syracuse Police Department calls, University security camera feeds, and national news programs. Here’s a little-known fact about Dispatch: All camera feeds and phone calls are automatically recorded for later reference, and are time-stamped to monitor response time.