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Public Safety Update: Gunshots on South Crouse Ave

May 15, 2022

As a follow up the to the Public Safety Notice we sent a short time ago, the Syracuse Police Department (SPD), with the help of the Department of Public Safety (DPS), are still on the scene and continue to actively investigate a report of gunshots near 734 South Crouse Ave. We ask that you continue…

Public Safety Notice: Gunshots

May 15, 2022

On Sunday, May 15th, 2022 at approximately 1:20 a.m., the Onondaga County Emergency 911 Center received a report of an gunshot at 734 South Crouse Avenue. The Department of Public Safety and the Syracuse Police Department are investigating. Stay away from the area until further notice. If you have any information related to this event…

April 2022 Updates From the Department of Public Safety

May 4, 2022

Dear Students, Faculty and Staff: I recently concluded my first month as a member of the Syracuse University community. I have enjoyed my time meeting with so many of you, including the Graduate Student Organization, Student Association, University Senate and Resident Association Advisory Board just to name a few, and look forward to connecting with…

Public Safety Information Notice: Burglaries on South Campus and Off-Campus Neighborhood

May 2, 2022

The Department of Public Safety (DPS) and the Syracuse Police Department (SPD) continue to investigate multiple burglaries in off-campus neighborhoods and on South Campus. Five incidents have occurred in the following areas: • 800 block of Ackerman Avenue • 700 block of Livingston Avenue • 700 block of Lancaster Avenue • 800 block of Clarendon…

Public Safety Informational Notice: Sexual Assault in Thornden Park

April 26, 2022

On Tuesday, April 26, 2022, at approximately 3 a.m., the Department of Public Safety (DPS) received a report of a sexual assault. The student reported that the assault occurred near the Thornden Park amphitheater on Monday, April 25 around 8:30 p.m. According to the student, the suspect, an unknown male, approached and grabbed the student,…

Public Safety Information Notice: Burglaries Continue

April 21, 2022

The Department of Public Safety (DPS) and the Syracuse Police Department (SPD) continue to investigate multiple burglaries in off-campus neighborhoods. Since our update on Saturday, four more incidents have occurred in the following areas: 1300 block of East Adams Street 1200 block of Harrison Street 700 block of Ostrom Avenue 200 block of Comstock Avenue…

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Public Safety Update: Gunshots on South Crouse Ave

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