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. In addition, the incidents posted to this webpage are from reports made directly to the Department of Public Safety. 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 Incident at Brewster Hall
On Sunday, September 17, a resident on the tenth floor of Brewster Hall reported discovering antisemitic graffiti drawn on the whiteboard hanging on their door. The reporting party indicates the incident occurred earlier in the week, sometime after 11 p.m. on Thursday, September 14. Upon discovering the graffiti, the reporting party immediately erased it from their whiteboard. Syracuse University’s Department of Public Safety (DPS) is now actively investigating this report.
After receiving this report, DPS officers met with the reporting party to gather additional information and offer support resources and services. DPS investigators are now reviewing available video footage, conducting interviews and canvassing the area in Brewster Hall. Notifications have been made to Syracuse Police Department and New York State Police.
“Our team of investigators are looking into this matter with urgency,” says Craig Stone, DPS chief and associate vice president. “I appreciate the reporting party’s decision to come to us with this information so our team can work towards a resolution. If anyone has additional information, I urge them to contact DPS directly.”
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 call 315.443.3514 or email stopbias@syr.edu.
Additionally, if you or someone you know has been affected by a bias incident, the following resources are available:
Other Bias Incident Reports:
5/23/23: Department of Public Safety Identifies Individual Responsible for Harassment on Snapchat
4/21/23: Department of Public Safety Investigating Hateful Facebook Message from Unknown User
4/13/23: Department of Public Safety Investigating Reported Bias Incident at Lawrinson Hall
3/27/23: Department of Public Safety Investigating Flags Stolen from the Quad Flag Poles
3/5/23: Department of Public Safety Investigating Reported Bias Incident at Watson Hall
2/24/23: Department of Public Safety Investigating Reported Bias Incident at Watson Hall
11/30/22: Department of Public Safety Investigating Bias Incident at Slocum Hall
11/10/22: Department of Public Safety Investigating Bias Incident at Watson Theater
10/18/22: Department of Public Safety Investigating Bias Incident at Flint Hall
9/23/22: Department of Public Safety Working to Substantiate Anonymous Bias Report
9/16/22: Department of Public Safety Working to Confirm Anonymous Bias Report in Day Hall
7/14/22: Department of Public Safety Investigating Two Reported Bias Incidents
4/11/22: Department of Public Safety Investigating Off-Campus Bias Incident
4/2/22: Department of Public Safety Investigating April 1 Bias Incident
3/31/22: Department of Public Safety Investigating Hateful Messages on Discord
3/14/22: Department of Public Safety Investigating Bias Incident Reported on March 13
2/4/22: Department of Public Safety Investigating Use of Racist, Threatening Language on Discord
12/1/21: Department of Public Safety Investigating Nov. 30 Bias Incident
8/26/21: Department of Public Safety Investigating Aug. 25 Bias Incident
8/1/21: Department of Public Safety Investigating Off-Campus Bias Incident
7/20/21: Department of Public Safety Investigating July 20 Bias Incident
7/10/21: Department of Public Safety Investigating July 10 Bias Incident
5/18/21: Department of Public Safety Investigating Two Off-Campus Bias Incidents
5/14/21: Department of Public Safety Investigating May 12 Bias Incident
5/2/21: Department of Public Safety Investigating May 2 Bias Incident
5/1/21: Department of Public Safety Investigating April 29 Bias Incident
3/11/21: Department of Public Safety Investigating March 10 Bias Incident
2/28/21: Department of Public Safety Investigating Feb. 27 Bias Incident
1/29/21: Department of Public Safety Investigating Jan. 27 Bias Incident
11/10/20: Department of Public Safety Investigates Bias Incident on Walnut Place
9/14/20: Department of Public Safety Investigating Sept. 4 Bias Incident
7/15/20: Department of Public Safety Investigating July 14 Bias Incident
5/1/20: Department of Public Safety Investigating Report of Bias Language on a Greek life Website
3/7/20: Department of Public Safety Investigating March 7 Bias Incident
2/24/20: Department of Public Safety Investigating Feb. 22 Bias Incident
2/21/20: Department of Public Safety Investigating Feb 20 Bias Incident
2/8/20: Department of Public Safety Investigating Feb. 8 Bias Incident
2/3/20: Department of Public Safety Investigating Feb. 2 Bias Incident
1/30/20: Department of Public Safety Investigating Jan. 30 Reported Bias Incident
1/30/20: Department of Public Safety Investigating Jan. 28 Bias Incident
1/26/20: Department of Public Safety Investigating Jan. 24 Bias Incident
1/22/20: Department of Public Safety Investigating Jan. 21 Bias Incident
12/16/19: Syracuse Police Department Currently Investigating Dec. 14 Incident
12/8/19: Department of Public Safety, Syracuse Police Department Investigate Dec. 4 Bias Incident
11/29/19: Public Informational Notice: Syracuse Police Investigation
11/20/19: Public Informational Notice: Joint Task Force Investigating Anti-Semitic Email Threat
11/18/19: Public Safety Informational Notice: DPS Investigating Bias Incident at Day Hall
11/16/19: Public Safety Informational Notice: Bias Incident Reported Near College Place
11/16/19: Public Safety Informational Notice: New Bias Incidents Reported
11/16/19: Public Safety Informational Notice: Bias Incident Reported in Haven Hall
11/14/19: Public Safety Informational Notice: Bias Incident Reported in Day Hall
11/14/19: Public Safety Informational Notice: Bias Incident Reported in the Physics Building