Michael Bunker has officially started his new role as associate vice president and chief of Campus Safety and Emergency Management Services. With a strong background in public safety leadership and a passion for community engagement, Bunker brings a clear vision for how to continue fostering a safe, inclusive and responsive campus environment.
To learn more about Chief Bunker, check out news.syr.edu.
The Department of Public Safety (DPS) is thrilled to announce that it has achieved accreditation from the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators (IACLEA), the leading authority for campus public safety. Fewer than 100 agencies have earned this distinctive recognition.
IACLEA Accreditation signifies an agency’s ongoing commitment to excellence and state-of-the-art performance in every aspect of its operations. The standards guide the recruitment, selection, training and professional development of agency personnel and overall agency operations. In order to receive the accreditation, DPS had to demonstrate to outside, impartial experts its compliance with national best-practice standards in the profession.
Read more about the accreditation on news.syr.edu.
At 3 p.m., the Department of Public Safety (DPS) and the Syracuse Police Department (SPD) responded to a swatting call at Dineen Hall. DPS and SPD quickly made their way through the building and determined there was no threat to the community. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.
The 47th Annual Mountain Goat Run will take place Sunday, May 4. More than 2,500 runners are expected to take part in the race, which will affect traffic and roads in the city throughout the day. The 10-mile course traverses a large section of the City of Syracuse, including roads on campus and around the University area.
To learn more, visit news.syr.edu.
The area surrounding the Warehouse—located at the intersection of East Fayette Street and South West Street in Downtown Syracuse—has been cleared by the Department of Public Safety (DPS) and the Syracuse Police Department (SPD). Students, faculty, and staff may now resume normal activities.
Please note that an active investigation is still ongoing. As you leave the building, continue to follow any instructions from law enforcement personnel.
If you were in the vicinity at the time and witnessed the incident, please contact the Syracuse Police Department at 315.442.5222 or the Syracuse University Department of Public Safety at 315.443.2224. If you would like to anonymously report NON-EMERGENCY information for DPS, you can use the Silent Witness tool.
If you or someone you know has been affected by an incident on or near campus, please know that there are resources available to you. In addition, for your safety, please review these suggested safety strategies.
This public safety information is issued for your safety in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Act.
