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:
DPS Quickly Identifies Three Individuals Responsible for Bias Incident at Shaffer Art Building
The Department of Public Safety (DPS) quickly identified three individuals following the report of a bias incident on Tuesday, September 29 in the Shaffer Art Building. At approximately 3:55 p.m., a group of Syracuse University students reported that three individuals entered Shemin Auditorium, sat adjacent to them and made antisemitic comments directed at one of the students before exiting the building.
DPS officers responded immediately, searched the building and conducted a foot patrol of the surrounding area. Through follow-up investigation, one of the students positively identified all three individuals, none of whom are affiliated with the University. DPS is issuing a no trespass order, and these individuals are not welcome on our campus. Support services were offered to the students who reported the incident.
“The quick action of our officers resulted in the immediate identification of those responsible, “says Michael Bunker, Chief of the Department of Public Safety. “Antisemitic and bias-motivated behavior has no place at Syracuse University. We take this incident seriously and we remain committed to ensuring every member of our community feels safe on campus.”
Anyone with information can report it anonymously through the Silent Witness tool or the Orange Safe mobile app. To report a bias incident or receive support, visit the Stop Bias website or email stopbias@syr.edu.
If you or someone you know has been affected by a bias incident, resources are available. No one should have to carry an experience like this alone.
Past Bias Incident Reports:
Visit our updated investigative tracker and archive of all past bias incident reports.