Campus Alerts

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.

Public Safety Notice: Off Campus Forcible Touching, 8/30/2015

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

Off Campus Forcible Touching

Sunday, August 30, 2015 at approximately 2:00 am

SPD Case # 15-435800

800 block of Walnut Ave

A student reported being forcibly touched by an unknown male in the 800 block of Walnut Ave., between Marshall St. and E. Adams St. The student reports she was walking alone behind her off campus residence on Walnut Ave., when she was approached by the suspect.