Fall 2025 Winner: Officer Alexandria Payne
The Department of Public Safety is proud to recognize Officer Alexandra Payne as our Fall 2025 Employee Recognition Award recipient for her outstanding investigative work during a bias-motivated incident on September 23rd.
When officers responded to a burglary report near campus during the Jewish holiday of Rosh Hashanah, Officer Payne demonstrated exceptional initiativeand problem-solving skills. Using witness interviews and security camera footage, officers obtained a partial vehicle description. Rather than waiting for follow-up investigation, Officer Payne immediately applied resources and techniques she learned through her training with DPS detectives to identify thesuspect vehicle.
Her quick thinking and ability to leverage all available resources led to the rapid identification and location of the suspect, bringing swift resolution to a case that deeply affected members of our campus community.
Officer Payne‘s actions exemplify the proactive, community-focused approach that defines DPS’s commitment to keeping Syracuse University safe. Her professionalism and dedication in addressing this bias incident reflect the values we hold as a department.
Congratulations to Officer Payne on this well-deserved recognition.
Past Winners
- Fall 2025 (Sept. – Dec.) – Officer Alexandria Payne