DPS investigates racial slur written in Lawrinson Hall
Syracuse University’s Department of Public Safety is investigating a racial slur found on a whiteboard outside a Lawrinson Hall dorm room Saturday, according to a Sunday bias incident report. Leonardo Eriman | Photo Editor
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Syracuse University’s Department of Public Safety is investigating a racial slur found on a whiteboard outside a Lawrinson Hall dorm room door Saturday.
DPS officers responded to the incident Saturday afternoon, according to a Sunday bias incident report. Students reported that the slur was written around 1:30 a.m. Saturday morning.
The investigation is ongoing, and officers have reviewed security camera footage and building access records, the report states. There is no suspect information at this time.
“We take incidents like this extremely seriously and are committed to conducting a thorough investigation,” DPS Chief Michael Bunker said in the report. “Our focus now is on supporting those impacting and holding those responsible for this conduct accountable.”
Bias incidents can be reported on the STOP Bias website or by emailing stopbias@syr.edu. DPS urges anyone with information about the incident to call them at 315-443-2224 or sumbit an anonymous tip with the Silent Witness tool or the Orange Safety mobile app.
