Hate speech and other bias-related incidents will be posted to this page within 48 hours. However, to prevent jeopardizing active investigations, there may be instances where it takes longer than 48 hours to post. Reports made via the STOP Bias website will only be referred to the Department of Public Safety if the reporter chooses or if the nature of the incident requires DPS involvement.
This page will be your trusted source of accurate and reliable information as it relates to bias incidents.
Most Recent Bias Incident Report:
Department of Public Safety Investigating Bias Incident at Lawrinson Hall
The Department of Public Safety (DPS) is investigating a bias incident reported at Lawrinson Hall. On Saturday, December 7, at approximately 3:36 p.m., DPS officers responded to a report from two students regarding a bias-related incident that occurred earlier that day. The students reported that at around 1:30 a.m., an unknown individual or individuals wrote a racial slur on the whiteboard outside their room door.
Officers met with the affected students to gather information, document the incident, and offered support resources and services. DPS officers reviewed security camera footage and building access records and gathered information from residents in the area. The investigation is ongoing, and officers are pursuing all available leads. At this time, there is no suspect information available.
“This hateful conduct has no place in our community and directly contradicts the values we uphold at Syracuse University,” said Chief Mike Bunker. “We take incidents like this extremely seriously and are committed to conducting a thorough investigation. We urge anyone with information about this incident to come forward immediately. Our focus now is on supporting those impacted and holding those responsible for this conduct accountable.”
Anyone with information about this incident should contact DPS at 315.443.2224. Anonymous tips can be reported to DPS through the Silent Witness tool or the Orange Safe mobile app. To report a bias incident or to receive support, visit the Stop Bias website or email stopbias@syr.edu.
Additionally, if you or someone you know has been affected by a bias incident, resources are available.
Past Bias Incident Reports:
Visit our updated investigative tracker and archive of all past bias incident reports.