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.
DPS News
Mountain Goat Run May 4 to Lead to Road Closures, Shuttle Delays on Campus
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.
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Public Safety Update
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.
Police Activity Near Warehouse Downton
The Department of Public Safety is notifying the community that the Syracuse Police Department is currently responding to a reported shooting near the Warehouse, located at the intersection of West Fayette and South State Street in Downtown Syracuse. No affiliates are believed to be involved.
Both the Department of Public Safety and the Syracuse Police Department are on the scene actively investigating the incident. We ask that you please avoid the area until further notice and if you are currently in the Warehouse, you are advised to stay inside.
If you have any information related to this event, contact DPS at 315.443.2224. Additional updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
Internal Affairs/Professional Standards Investigations 2024
For the 2024 calendar year, the Department of Public Safety, (DPS) conducted a total of two (2) internal investigations.
Two (2) involved non-sworn personnel.
Of the two (2) complaints, one (1) was unfounded and resulted in no discipline for the non-sworn member. However, it provided DPS the opportunity for timely roll call training and one (1) was founded and mandated counseling and de-escalation training for the non-sworn member named in the complaint.
Additionally, the Department of Public Safety investigated one (1) Quality of Service complaint directed towards a sworn member. The complaint was determined to be unfounded after a thorough investigation led by the first line supervisor. The incident provided an opportunity for informal training that was conducted at the direction of the command staff of DPS.
The DPS shared one (1) Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) with the CRB for their review during the evaluation period. The SOP was:
Non-Sworn Personnel Training (2024-1)