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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

Department of Public Safety to Conduct a Test of the Orange Alert Campus Crisis Alert Notification System on Wednesday, Sept. 20

September 18, 2023
The Department of Public Safety (DPS) will conduct a test of the Orange Alert Campus Crisis Alert Notification System on Wednesday, Sept. 20, at 1:55 p.m. It will be a full test of the system, which includes notifications sent via email, text message and voice call. The test will also include the Orange Alert outdoor…

Summer of Community Engagement for DPS

September 15, 2023
Engaging with the campus community is a main priority for the Syracuse University Department of Public Safety (DPS); however, the desire to connect and have meaningful interactions extends well beyond the borders of campus. Throughout the summer, DPS collaborated with numerous partners to partake in two summer programs that brought local high school students to…

August 2023 Updates From the Department of Public Safety

September 8, 2023
Dear Students, Faculty and Staff: It is wonderful to see our campus full of life once again. Our entire Department of Public Safety (DPS) team has enjoyed seeing all the new and returning faces over the past couple of weeks. I hope everyone has settled in nicely as the semester gets underway. If you haven’t…

Important Campus Safety Resources and Services

August 29, 2023
Dear Students, Faculty and Staff: As our campus community is ready to embark on a new academic year, I want to take this opportunity to offer a warm welcome to all our new and returning students, faculty and staff. In this message I will share information about the University’s “Run. Hide. Fight.” video, offer an…

DPS Programming for Fall 2023 Semester

August 17, 2023
Join the Syracuse University Department of Public Safety (DPS) throughout the Fall 2023 semester for opportunities to learn, interact and engage with our team. For some events, like our DPS Game Nights in the Schine Student Center, Coffee with a Cop in early October and De-stress with DPS at Bird Library during finals week, you…

DPS Campus Peace Officer Academy Graduates a New Class

August 11, 2023
Earlier today, families, friends and colleagues of the Department of Public Safety (DPS) Campus Peace Officer Academy recruits gathered together to celebrate their graduation. The ceremony, held at Drumlins Country Club, was an opportunity to reflect on their accomplishments but also look forward to the journey that awaits them. “I believe that an officer’s job…

July 2023 Updates From the Department of Public Safety

August 8, 2023
Dear Students, Faculty and Staff: It is hard to believe our campus will be welcoming you all back in just a few short weeks. I’m very proud of our Department of Public Safety (DPS) team for all the work being done in preparation for the fall semester. I have several important topics I would like…

“Run. Hide. Fight.” Video Updates Slated for July 18, 2023

July 17, 2023
On Tuesday, July 18, from approximately 6:30 to 9:30 a.m., DPS will be filming updated scenes for the “Run. Hide. Fight.” video. There will be an increased presence of uniformed staff around the Life Sciences Complex during this time. Please follow us on Instagram, Twitter and/or Facebook for the latest information or updates to the filing schedule…

DPS and Fraternity and Sorority Community Partner for Earth Day Cleanup

May 10, 2023
The Department of Public Safety (DPS) and Fraternity and Sorority Affairs partnered for an Earth Day cleanup on April 22, which brought together 10 DPS team members and 128 Greek members from 47 chapters to volunteer their time and effort to clean up the east neighborhood in Syracuse. The cleanup covered Ostrom Pl., Ostrom Ave.,…
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