Public Safety Notices

The Department of Public Safety (DPS) has received several reports of stolen bicycles on campus over the last 24 hours. Most of the stolen bicycles were reportedly secured to a bicycle rack with a cable lock, which can be cut easily and discreetly.

DPS recommends using a U-bolt type of lock to better secure your bicycle and deter theft. These locks are available at the Syracuse University Bookstore in the Schine Student Center, as well as at most local retail stores and bicycle shops.

In addition, please consider registering your bicycle with DPS. To do that, complete this form to set up an appointment with an officer. A registration number will be affixed to your bicycle, and that information will be kept on record.

If you see anything suspicious, please call DPS immediately at 315.443.2224. If you would like to anonymously report NON-EMERGENCY information to DPS, you can use the Silent Witness tool or the Rave Guardian app.

As a follow up the to the Public Safety Notice we sent a short time ago, the Syracuse Police Department (SPD), with the help of the Department of Public Safety (DPS), are still on the scene and continue to actively investigate a report of gunshots near 734 South Crouse Ave. We ask that you continue to avoid the area as the investigation continues. Any further updates will be provided by the Syracuse Police Department.

If you have any information related to this event, please contact SPD at 315.442.5222.

On Sunday, May 15th, 2022 at approximately 1:20 a.m., the Onondaga County Emergency 911 Center received a report of an gunshot at 734 South Crouse Avenue. The Department of Public Safety and the Syracuse Police Department are investigating. Stay away from the area until further notice. If you have any information related to this event contact DPS at 315.443.2224. More information to follow.

The Department of Public Safety (DPS) and the Syracuse Police Department (SPD) continue to investigate multiple burglaries in off-campus neighborhoods and on South Campus. Five incidents have occurred in the following areas:

• 800 block of Ackerman Avenue
• 700 block of Livingston Avenue
• 700 block of Lancaster Avenue
• 800 block of Clarendon Street
• 1200 block of Madison Street

The following incidents were reported to have occurred between the hours of 12 a.m. to 5 a.m. The suspects are described as two males, approximately 5 feet 5 inches tall, and dressed in dark clothing.

To deter this, DPS and SPD are adding even more patrols in the affected areas through the end of the semester. We ask our community to remain vigilant and be alert for suspicious activity. Always secure your belongings and residence before you leave or before you go to sleep at night. We have not seen any incidents where forced entry occurred; the alleged burglars have entered properties through unlocked windows and doors.

Again, we encourage you to take the following steps:

• Lock all doors and windows.
• Do not leave your car keys out in the open.
• Mark/engrave all items of value and keep a record including serial numbers.
• Do not leave credit cards, blank checks, or other valuables readily accessible; these can be taken and used by a thief before you know they are gone.
• Make your house look occupied; buy a timer that automatically turns on interior and exterior lights at a predetermined time, or when there is motion.
• Be sure your outdoor lighting is working and sufficient.
• Lock sliding glass doors and place a wooden dowel or metal bar in the track of the door.
• Do not leave any valuable items near windows. Take pictures of anything valuable and ensure that you have installed tracking software and documented the serial numbers of all electronic devices.

If you observe anything suspicious, for on-campus, please call DPS at 315.443.2224 or use the Rave Guardian app or for off-campus, call the Syracuse Police Department at 315.442.5111.

On Tuesday, April 26, 2022, at approximately 3 a.m., the Department of Public Safety (DPS) received a report of a sexual assault. The student reported that the assault occurred near the Thornden Park amphitheater on Monday, April 25 around 8:30 p.m. According to the student, the suspect, an unknown male, approached and grabbed the student, then told the student not to scream because he had a weapon. The suspect then proceeded to forcibly touch the student before fleeing the scene.

The suspect is described as a male, approximately 40 years old, wearing a black sweatshirt and black ski mask.

DPS has turned over the investigation to the Syracuse Police Department (SPD) and both agencies will be working collaboratively on this case. If you were in the vicinity at the time and witnessed the incident, please contact SPD at 315.442.5222 or DPS 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. There are also dedicated resources, services and supports for survivors of sexual and relationship violence. In addition, for your safety, please review these suggested safety strategies, as well as guidance and intervention strategies on how to be a prosocial bystander.

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