DPS News

Orange Alert Test

Syracuse University will conduct a test of the Orange Alert Campus Crisis Alert Notification System on Friday, Feb. 16, at 9 a.m. It will be a full test of the personal e-mail, text message, cell voice and campus phone components of the system. The test will also include the Orange Alert outdoor siren system on SU’s North and South campuses. As a further refinement of the system, the Orange Alert test message will also be sent to the main SU Facebook and Twitter accounts, and will display on the University’s homepage and video monitors located in common areas in several buildings around campus.

The Orange Alert message will be sent to all SU students, faculty and staff, SUNY-ESF students and to SUNY-ESF faculty and staff who have signed up. Orange Alert will send a notice to all devices that are registered on the system. The sirens will be activated for a single 10-second blast at 9 a.m.

In order to review and/or modify your Orange Alert contact information, go to MySlice. Login using your personal NetID and password. Refer to the “ORANGE ALERT” link. Then review/modify your information and save any changes. For changes to be in effect for the Feb. 16 test, they must be completed by noon on Feb. 15.

For additional information on the ORANGE ALERT system, visit https://dps.syr.edu/public-information/orange-alert/.

Questions? Contact OrangeAlert@syr.edu.

Public Safety Update: Reported Robberies

On Sunday, January 28, 2018, two Syracuse University students and an ESF student reported being approached by two mask-wearing males. The three separate incidents reported occurred in the 100 block of Ostrom Avenue, the 300 block of Roosevelt Avenue, and the 300 block of Meadowbrook Drive, respectively.

At approximately 7:10 p.m., the suspects reportedly stole a student’s wallet, its contents and cash in the 100 block of Ostrom Avenue. At approximately 8:10 p.m., the suspects attempted to steal property from an ESF student in the 300 block of Roosevelt Avenue. No property was stolen. At approximately 8:20 p.m., the suspects reportedly stole a student’s iPhone in the 300 block of Meadowbrook Drive before returning to their vehicle. The vehicle then fled the scene in an unknown direction. No injuries were reported by the three students.

If you were in the vicinity at the time of these incidents, the Department of Public Safety (DPS) asks for your help in identifying the suspects. Suspect #1 is described as male, 5’10”, medium build, in his 20’s, last seen wearing a dark jacket, dark jeans, dark colored ski mask. Suspect #2 is described as a male, 6’2”, heavy set, longer hair, in his 20’s, last seen wearing a red or brown colored jacket, brown cargo pants, dark colored ski mask and in possession of a silver handgun. The vehicle was a grey or silver colored SUV. Last direction of travel from the 300 block of Meadowbrook Drive is unknown at this time.

If anyone has any information regarding this incident or others, 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.

Keep yourself safe by reviewing these suggested safety strategies.

This public safety information is issued for your safety in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Act.

Public Safety Notice: Robbery

On Sunday, January 28th, 2018 between approximately 8:00 p.m. to 8:20 pm, DPS received reports of two additional robberies that occurred at the 300 block of Roosevelt Avenue and Buckingham Avenue and Meadowbrook Drive. The Syracuse Police Department, the Onondaga County Sheriff’s Department and the Department of Public Safety are on the scene and investigating these incidents. We ask that you stay away from these areas and indoors if possible, at this time. Please call DPS at 315.443.2224, should you have information regarding these incidents. More information to follow.

On Sunday, January 28th, 2018 at approximately 7:10 p.m., DPS received a report of a robbery that occurred at the 100 block of Ostrom Ave. 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 you call DPS at 315.443.2224, should you have information regarding this incident. More information to follow.

R.A.D. Classes Available This Spring

Join the Department of Public Safety for a women-only self-defense course. The Spring 2018 Friday session dates include February 2, 9, 16, & 23 (6-9 p.m.). All classes will be held at Bird Library in room 550.

Attendance is required for all four sessions! Please make sure you can attend all of the sessions and then contact CJ McCurty to register at 315.480.5467 or cmccurty@syr.edu to register.

 

 

 

Internal Affairs/Professional Standards Investigations 2018

During the 2018 calendar year, the Department of Public Safety conducted a total of eight (8) internal affair investigations (IAI).

Four (4) involved sworn personnel

Four (4) involved non-sworn personnel.

Of the eight (8) IAI’s, sx (6) were sustained and two (2) were unsubstantiated.

The outcomes of the six (6) sustained cases were as follows;

  • One (1) separation from SU
  • Two (2) received a letter of reprimand and suspension
  • One (1) non-sworn reprimand and last chance agreement
  • One (1) letter of reprimand
  • One (1) conversation form

The number of IAI in 2018 falls within the average number of cases per year. There were no trends, case similarity or overreaching training deficiencies discovered.