Public Safety Notices 2019

The Department of Public Safety received this alert listed below from the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Foresty (ESF) this evening. Please review the message and take the necessary precautions.

 

On Friday, April 19, 2019 at approximately 8:30 p.m., SUNY ESF UPD received a report of a robbery occurring in the Oakwood Cemetery involving 2 ESF students as victims.  Syracuse Police, S.U. DPS and SUNY ESF UPD responded to investigate.  The two students reported being approached by a group of approximately 5 black males while they were in Oakwood Cemetery.  The students say one of the suspects displayed what appeared to be a handgun while the other suspects displayed what appeared to be knives.

Thomas J. LeRoy Chief of Police

SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry
6 Bray Hall
1 Forestry Drive
Syracuse, NY 13210
tjleroy@esf.edu
315-470-6667

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

As a follow up to the February 9th assault that occurred at 814 Ackerman Avenue, the Syracuse Police Department today announced the arrest of a 15-year-old female. She was arrested and charged with two counts of assault in the second degree and one count of criminal possession of a weapon in the fourth degree.

As always, we ask our community to remain vigilant to help keep our campus safe. To report a crime, please contact 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.

If you or someone you know has been affected by an incident on or near campus, please know that there are resources available to you. In addition, for your safety, please review these suggested safety strategies.

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

Ride sharing services are growingly popular, especially on and around college campuses. In light of recent events involving ride sharing, the Department of Public Safety wants to remind our campus community about important safety tips to keep in mind when using these services:

• Stay inside until you’re ready to go– Ride share services are simple to use and allow you to push a button to get a ride while you’re still indoors. You will be notified when your driver is arriving, so there is no need to wait outside.
• Confirm driver details– After you request a ride, the app displays the driver’s name, photo, license plate, and car model in the app. When the car arrives, double check the information. Before you get in the car your driver should confirm your name. If not, you can ask the driver to provide his or her name and confirm it before getting in the vehicle.
• Help your friends out – If you’re with someone requesting a ride with a ride share app who may be impaired, help them double check the driver and the car before they get in the vehicle. Or ride home together and split your fare.
• Share your trip status– By using the share status/route feature, you can immediately share your trip and vehicle update with a friend or family member. Meeting up with friends? They can watch your trip in real-time to anticipate your arrival. Or share it with a friend or family member so they know you get home safely after a night out.
• Use common sense– Ride share services are an easy way to make sure that everyone has a way to get home. There is no need to share personal information with your driver or fellow POOL riders. If something doesn’t feel right, follow your intuition. And if you ever feel you’re in an emergency situation, always call 911 or DPS immediately.

If you have additional questions about safety related tips while using ride share services, please contact our Crime Prevention Coordinator, Cleveland McCurty at cmccurty@syr.edu.

On Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at approximately 7:21 p.m., a student reported being approached by two unknown males in the 400 block of Van Buren Street near the corner of Almond St. The student stated one of the males displayed what appeared to be a black handgun and demanded the student’s property. The student handed over food and money. The suspects fled the scene on foot, heading west on Burt Street, away from campus. No injuries were reported.

If you were in the vicinity at the time of this incident, the Department of Public Safety (DPS) asks for your help in identifying the suspects. Suspect #1 is described as male, 5’6”, 18-20 years old and wearing all dark clothing. Suspect #2 is described as male, 18-20 years old, 5’8”, heavier set, wearing all black clothing.

If you have 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.

If you or someone you know has been affected by an incident on or near campus, please know that there are resources available to you. In addition, for your safety, please review these suggested safety strategies.

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

On Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at approximately 7:24 p.m., DPS received a report of a robbery that occurred at the 1200 block of Almond Street. 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.