DPS News

DPS Ranked In Top 25 University Departments Contributing To Student Safety

The Department of Public Safety was ranked at number six in the National Campus Safety Summit’s 2015 list of Top 25 university administrative departments making a difference in student safety.

The ranking came as a result of a nomination detailing the Department’s numerous off-campus patrol initiatives at peak hours on nights and weekends, and the neighborhood and inter-departmental partnerships DPS has undertaken in the past five years. There were 4,706 eligible U.S. college or university administrative departments nominated for consideration this year.

These include the University Area Crime-control Team (UACT), an initiative started in 2012 and staffed jointly by the DPS and Syracuse Police Department patrolling the East Neighborhood and Marshall Street area on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights;

the Neighborhood Safety Patrol (NSP) program, which addresses student safety and quality of life issues and deters criminal activity in the East Campus Neighborhood area;

and Orange Watch, which provides an expanded DPS presence in key areas on Main and South campus and areas to the north and east of campus with walking, bicycle and vehicular patrol coverage between 7:00 pm and 5:00 am and on weekends.

Senior Vice President and Chief Law Enforcement Officer Tony Callisto, Jr. said the ranking was a testament to the fine work accomplished at the Department on a daily basis. “It is no surprise the Syracuse University’s Department of Public Safety would rank highly in the top 25 college administrative units in the US for serving the safety and security needs of our students.  The commitment and dedication of each peace officer, dispatcher, community services officer, support staff member and student worker at DPS play a major role is protecting our community.  As a nationally accredited campus law enforcement organization, DPS has best in class programs, procedures and training, but it’s the people of DPS that make the organization one of the finest in the country!”

“They’ve proven an outstanding dedication to improving the safety of their students, faculty, staff, and visitors,” Linda Shaw, Safe Campus Director, said.

The National Campus Safety Summit will take place in Las Vegas, Nevada in February 2016. The Department is grateful for the consideration of the Summit’s awards committee and for the efforts of its employees to make Syracuse University and the surrounding areas a safer place.

###

Crime Prevention Bulletin 9/12/2015

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

Crime Prevention Bulletin

September 12, 2015

It has come to the attention of the Department of Public Safety that some off-campus students residing in the area of Remington Gardens, Clarendon Heights and Hidden Valley Apartments near south campus have recently reported being approached by unknown males while waiting for a bus or returning home from campus later in the evening between the hours of 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.

The suspect(s) approach the victims, ask for money, when the victims displayed their wallet/money, the suspects stole the money and left the area. There were no injuries reported.

As a reminder, we recommend you utilize the campus escort service after hours, the public transportation system and to travel in groups of three or more. It is important to be aware of this and diligent at all times. If anyone experiences or witnesses an incident like this, 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. IMMEDIATELY report emergencies or suspicious activities, persons and vehicles.

For Public Safety dial 443-2224 or #78 (from a cell phone); if you are in a situation where you cannot safely make a phone call, send a text message to 711@syr.edu; for Syracuse Police dial 911. Your quick reporting may help prevent others from becoming victims.

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

Crime Prevention Update, Arrests in Recent Burglaries 9/11/2015

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

Crime Prevention Update, Arrests in Recent Burglaries

September 11, 2015

This is an update to the Crime Prevention Information Alert regarding off campus area burglaries, issued by the Department of Public Safety dated September 8, 2015.

Crime Prevention Bulletin, 9/8/2015

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

Crime Prevention Bulletin

September 8, 2015

It has come to the attention of the Department of Public Safety that some off campus apartments in areas near campus have recently been burglarized while occupied. The intruder(s) entered via unlocked doors and stole various electronics items.

These types of crimes are preventable, and this is a reminder to lock your doors at all times. If anyone experiences or witnesses an incident like this, please contact the Syracuse Police Department at (315) 442-5222 or the Syracuse University Department of Public Safety at (315) 443-2224.

Crime Prevention Bulletin, 9/4/2015

BICYCLE SECURITY

September 4, 2015

DPS reports that several bicycle thefts have occurred on campus in recent weeks. Although the stolen bicycles were secured to bike racks with cable locks, the locks were easily cut.

To help reduce bicycle thefts, owners are advised to properly utilize a Ubolt type lock (as seen below) to secure their bicycle frames directly to a bike rack. These U-bolt locks are available at the Syracuse University Bookstore in the Schine Student Center at a 25 percent discount (with coupon) for students, faculty and staff.