DPS News

Public Safety Update: Robbery

On Friday, December 8, 2017, at approximately 9:52 p.m., a student reported, while walking in the 900 block of Comstock Avenue, they were approached by a dark colored vehicle containing four males. One of the males was in possession of a handgun and told the student to give him his money. The student gave the male his money. The vehicle then fled the scene in a northerly direction towards campus. No injuries were reported.

The Department of Public Safety (DPS) asks for your help in identifying the suspects, if you were in the vicinity at the time of the incident. For this purpose, the following is the description of the suspects and the vehicle: Male, 16 to 20 in age. The vehicle was a dark colored 4-door sedan. No further description for either.

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.

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

Public Safety Notice: Robbery

On Friday, December 8, at approximately 9:52 p.m. DPS received a report of a robbery that occurred at 900 block of Comstock 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.

Coin Ceremony for New Public Safety Officers

Just before the Thanksgiving holiday, our six new Public Safety Officers took part in a coin ceremony during their respective roll calls as a way to officially welcome them to the department.

These officers recently completed 14 weeks of academy training followed by another 14 weeks of field Officer training.

Field Officer training pairs each Officer trainee with a seasoned Officer, giving them practical experience and hands on training.

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Coin Ceremony 2017, pictured (left to right): Stephens, Kratz* & Thompson
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Coin Ceremony 2017, pictured (left to right): Zarnowski*, Mrozienski, Bingham, & Mertz*
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Coin Ceremony 2017, pictured (left to right): Hartnett, Lebaron, Mrozienski, Young*, MacMaster*, Franco*, & Chief Maldonado

 

*indicates challenge coin recipient

 

Internal Affairs/Professional Standards Investigations 2016

For the 2016 calendar year, the Department of Public Safety conducted a total of seven (7) internal investigations.

Six (6) involved sworn personnel

One (1) involved non-sworn personnel

Of the seven (7) complaints investigated, 4 were sustained and 3 were unsubstantiated

As a result of these complaints, three (3) sworn employees were disciplined;

  • One (1) received a letter of reprimand, suspension and last chance agreement
  • One (1) received a letter of reprimand and suspension
  • One (1) resigned prior to completion of IA investigation. Complaint was not criminal in nature.
  • Non-sworn IA investigation (1) resulted in a written reprimand and retraining.

Three (3) complaints were unsubstantiated.  However, during the course of the IA investigation unrelated deficiencies were discovered in two (2) cases and appropriate coaching was completed.

Review of the IA investigations revealed officers are still growing accustom to the BWC’s.  Retraining has been has been completed at roll calls.  And a plan to incorporate training during yearly In Service and at Firearm Qualifications has been prepared.  There were no other trends, policy, or training issues discovered.

 

Public Safety Informational Notice: Suspicious Activity

On Monday, October 30, three students reported sightings of a male figure in a hooded sweatshirt in their DellPlain Hall rooms. The students reported that their rooms had been locked prior to the reported sightings. There were no signs of forced entry, nothing was stolen and there was no physical contact. At this time, the Department of Public Safety is investigating by:

  • Working to verify these reports by reviewing video tape; and
  • Talking with the students about their reported experiences.

This serves as an important reminder: If you see something, say something. Anyone who has information about this incident, please contact DPS at 315.443.2224.

Questions about this incident can be directed to Chief Bobby Maldonado at romaldon@syr.edu