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 Report of Bias Incidents
The Department of Public Safety (DPS) is investigating two recent bias incidents that were reported on Friday, April 4. The first occurred on Monday, March 31 by the intersection of East Adams and University Ave. Three males reportedly a yelled racial slur at a student from a moving vehicle, described as a white Ford F250. The second incident reportedly happened on Thursday, April 3 near Shaw Hall. A non-affiliate yelled a racial slur from a black Chevrolet Suburban. Support services were offered to those impacted.
DPS was able to identify the vehicles thanks to the descriptions provided by the reporting parties and verified by security camera footage. DPS has made contact with all of the responsible individuals, verbally warned them to stay off campus and issued trespass warnings. Additionally, our officers have been advised to be on the lookout in order to prevent any further incident.
“I am grateful the reporting parties provided such clear descriptions of the vehicles and additional information that allowed us to identify the vehicle registrants,” says Craig Stone, DPS chief and associate vice president. “Thank you to our investigations team for their quick work in getting in contact with the individuals. Anyone with any more information is urged to contact DPS.”
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.