Tag: crime
Students need to recognize the importance of DPS
The recent rise in crime on and near Syracuse University’s campus has negatively impacted students and the surrounding community, illustrating the need for a mutually positive relationship between the Department of Public Safety, students and the larger community. Read More »
Richard Shoff named 1st deputy chief, Julie Shulsky as deputy chief
Richard Shoff, currently a deputy chief of Syracuse Police Department, will become the next first deputy chief. Captain Julie Shulsky has been appointed as a deputy chief. Read More »
DPS reports 12 burglaries near SU campus since April 16
Five burglaries have recently occurred in off-campus neighborhoods, according to a Department of Public Safety email Sunday evening. Read More »
Students should be vigilant, utilize SU’s resources to stay safe
Students can control their own actions to avoid dangerous situations, and they should be vigilant and aware to protect themselves. Read More »
DPS, SPD investigating 7 off-campus burglaries reported in April
Syracuse University’s Department of Public Safety and the Syracuse Police Department are investigating several burglaries in off-campus neighborhoods. Read More »
Armed man barricades himself in convenience store on Westcott Street
A man barricaded himself inside Pop Shop on the 500 block of Westcott Street on Sunday night. Read More »
DPS investigating anti-LGBTQ+ language near Lancaster and Euclid avenues
Craig Stone said the department along with on- and off-campus partners are investigating the incident. Read More »
Thornden Park Association reflects on park’s image, attempt to shift narrative
Miranda Hine said the image of the park among the local community has improved because of the efforts of the Thornden Park Association, specifically in being able to rekindle the joy that Hine wants the park to provide. Read More »
DPS investigating anti-Buddhist comments on Discord
DPS said it has already conducted multiple interviews in addition to contacting the reporting party for further details. Read More »
Residents of Aspen Syracuse frustrated about living conditions
Aspen Syracuse residents complained about crime, violence and maintenance issues for months, but are now starting to take action. Read More »
County sheriff's deputy shoots son, wife in suspected murder-suicide
The mother of SUNY-ESF student Troy Eames, who was killed Monday, told investigators her husband — a deputy of Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office — was responsible for the shooting at their home in Clay, New York. Read More »
SU student arrested for assault, resisting arrest at Whitman School
A Syracuse University student was arrested in the Martin J. Whitman School of Management Tuesday afternoon. Read More »
D.P. Dough robbed early Tuesday morning, SPD says
No injuries were reported after a man brandished a knife and stole cash from the register, according to a witness, at D.P. Dough early Tuesday morning. Read More »
Recess Coffee robbed Sunday night
SPD arrested Timothy Montone for robbing the coffee shop after it located a man matching the description provided by those at Recess. Read More »
Future SA town halls to address campus safety, DEIA plan concerns
Syracuse University’s Student Association has hosted two town hall meetings in the fall 2021 semester. Read More »
Kyle Rittenhouse verdict shows SU students self-defense laws won’t protect them
Self-defense laws make it possible for people like Kyle Rittenhouse to get away with harming or killing people. Read More »
Proposed I-81 community grid alternative could benefit Syracuse
The “community grid” solution is the best plan to fix the complex issues that I-81 has spurred for generations of Syracuse residents. Read More »
Bill No. A7442: An ingredient to end mass incarceration
Bill No. A7442 could potentially shorten the sentences of thousands of New York residents in prison. Read More »
SPD, DPS must be more vigilant around campus
SPD and DPS must be more vigilant while on duty, for their presence currently isn’t doing enough to ensure safety and prevent criminal activity. Read More »
Students’ unwarranted criticism of DPS, SPD is unproductive
The misguided attempts to reform DPS and SPD mirror those of the national anti-police movement in nearly every way, including their counterproductivity. Read More »
Group of teenagers assault person near Euclid, Ostrom Avenues, DPS says
Syracuse University's Department of Public Safety reported an assault on Euclid and Ostrom Avenues early Sunday morning. Read More »
DPS, SPD investigating recent burglaries in off-campus neighborhood
The Syracuse Police Department and Syracuse University’s Department of Public Safety are investigating a string of recent burglaries in the off-campus neighborhood. Read More »
SU student arrested for possession of firearm after report of gunshots on Euclid
Syracuse University’s Department of Public Safety received a report at around 1:40 a.m. Saturday of gunshots on the 500 block of Euclid Avenue. Read More »
Marshall Street incident exposed flaws of Syracuse Police Department
The Syracuse Police Department must do better. Their actions on Oct. 15th were unacceptable and the officers involved need to be held accountable. Read More »