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Orange Alert

University's crisis notification system

Orange Safe App

The latest safety app from DPS

Safety Strategies

Simple steps to stay safe on campus

Bias Incident Reports

Most recent reports available here.

Public Safety Notices

Timely warnings

News and Headlines

Spring 2023: Important Campus Safety Communications

January 19, 2023
Dear Students, Faculty and Staff: For those joining our community for the first time this semester, welcome! And to those returning students, faculty and staff, welcome back! As everyone settles in for the start of a new semester, I would like to take this opportunity to review the processes and protocols that guide when and…
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Public Safety Informational Notice: Secure Your Residence Before Leaving for the Winter Break

December 12, 2022
Final exams have arrived and over the next week many of you will depart our campus for the winter break. The Department of Public Safety is reminding the University community to take the necessary steps to protect your residences and belongings before you leave. For those of you who live on campus, please take the…

November 2022 Updates From the Department of Public Safety

December 6, 2022
Dear Students, Faculty and Staff: This will be the final message from the Department of Public Safety (DPS) for the Fall 2022 semester. It has been an honor to become fully immersed in the Syracuse University community throughout the past year. I am already looking forward to the work ahead as we wind down the…

Important Winter Weather Information

December 1, 2022
Dear Students, Faculty and Staff: As Central New York begins to experience winter weather, we are writing to you today to provide you important information regarding how the University navigates and communicates about extreme weather conditions. We ask that you please review the enclosed information carefully. In general, Syracuse University will remain open for business…
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Public Safety Informational Notice: Burglaries on South Campus

November 19, 2022
On Saturday, November 19, 2022, at approximately 5:30 a.m., the Department of Public Safety (DPS) and the Syracuse Police Department (SPD) responded to an occupied burglary in progress complaint at Small Road. Upon arrival, DPS and SPD officers encountered two perpetrators, who were subsequently taken into custody without incident. There were no reported injuries. SPD…
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Public Safety Informational Notice: Secure Your Residence Before Leaving for the Holiday

November 16, 2022
With the holiday break quick approaching, the Department of Public Safety is reminding the University community to take necessary action to protect your residences, offices, cubicle spaces and belongings. For those of you who live and work on campus, please take the following steps to secure your space: • Secure doors and windows. • Close…

Donation From Student’s Family Provides Electric Bikes to Department of Public Safety, Helps Boost Safety and Security on Campus

November 16, 2022
A generous donation made by a student’s family is helping strengthen the work of the Department of Public Safety (DPS) to provide a safe and secure campus environment. The gift from Jay and Sandra Gelb, parents of College of Law students Matthew, Nicole and Robert, has allowed DPS to purchase two state-of-the-art electric bicycles, with…

Inaugural Community Police Academy Graduates

October 31, 2022
On Oct. 26, 18 members of the campus community graduated from the first Department of Public Safety (DPS) community police academy. The academy is a free four-week program designed to give students, faculty and staff an idea of what it is like to protect and serve the campus community. During their time, participants learned from…
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Also of Interest

Threat Assessment and Management Team

Evaluates potential physical threats.

Annual Security Report

In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Act.

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Bicycle Safety

Tips on keeping you and your bike safe!

Daily Incident and Crime Log

For incidents occurring in the past 60 days

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