DPS News

The Department of Public Safety (DPS) is actively investigating the discovery of racist graffiti using language that is derogatory to African Americans on the 5th floor in Day Hall. DPS officers are there now interviewing residents. No additional information is available at this time.

If you have information about these incidents, please call the DPS at 315.443.2224. If you would like to anonymously report NON-EMERGENCY information for DPS, you can use the Silent Witness tool. To report a bias incident or to receive support, visit the Stop Bias website.

The Department of Public Safety (DPS) is currently investigating a bias incident that occurred a short time ago near College Place. An African American female reported being verbally harassed by a large group of individuals who reportedly were yelling the “N-word” as she walked by. There was no physical altercation. DPS met with the complainant and is in the process of reviewing evidence, including security camera footage.

If you have information about these incidents, please call the DPS at 315.443.2224. If you would like to anonymously report NON-EMERGENCY information for DPS, you can use the Silent Witness tool. To report a bias incident or to receive support, visit the Stop Bias website.

The Department of Public Safety is currently investigating two bias incidents that were recently reported. The first incident occurred at Haven Hall, where anti-Semitic graffiti depicting a swastika was discovered. The graffiti was quickly removed. DPS has no suspects at this time.

The second incident occurred at Sadler Hall. A student reported that another student was loudly yelling a racial epithet that is derogatory to African Americans. DPS is working to identify the individual responsible.

Additionally, we are aware of a hateful email being directed to several members of our community. That email has been forwarded to the Syracuse Police Department and they have initiated an investigation.

If you have information about these incidents, please call the DPS at 315.443.2224. If you would like to anonymously report NON-EMERGENCY information for DPS, you can use the Silent Witness tool. To report a bias incident or to receive support, visit the Stop Bias website.

The Department of Public Safety is currently at Haven Hall investigating a report of racist graffiti. The graffiti contained racist language that is derogatory to Asian individuals. There is no additional information available, nor is there a suspect at this time.

If you have information about this incident, please call the DPS at 315.443.2224. If you would like to anonymously report NON-EMERGENCY information for DPS, you can use the Silent Witness tool. To report a bias incident or to receive support, visit the Stop Bias website.

A short time ago, the Department of Public Safety (DPS) responded to a report of a potential bias incident. Graffiti that maligns the Asian community was discovered on the third floor of Day Hall. DPS is currently canvasing the floor and speaking with residents. No other details are available at this time.

If you have information about this incident, please call the DPS at 315.443.2224. If you would like to anonymously report NON-EMERGENCY information for DPS, you can use the Silent Witness tool. To report a bias incident or to receive support, visit the Stop Bias website.