Tag: department of public safety
Here's what students think of Thornden Park's bad reputation
University Neighborhood renters say Thornden Park is not a hotspot for muggings, rapes and drug use like some SU students believe. Read More »
SA leaders discuss transportation, safety initiatives with DPS
Topics discussed included the expansion of DPS transportation services, the addition of new security cameras around and efforts to increase department visibility and improve student relations. Read More »
SU students of color raise concerns at sorority roundtable
The sorority hosted the open forum as part of their “Evolution of a Revolution” Delta Week. Read More »
SU looking into partnership with ride-hailing companies
Ride-hailing services began operating in Syracuse in 2017. Read More »
DPS to add security cameras in Euclid area
The 11 new cameras are expected to be up by the middle of October. Read More »
Police respond to reported stabbing near Syracuse University
The stabbing reportedly occurred on the corner of Euclid Avenue and Westcott Street. Read More »
Intoxication, personal injury reports spike since start of semester
Since the start of the school year, SU has experienced upticks in intoxication, personal injury and larceny reports. Read More »
DPS expands late-night escorts
The Department of Public Safety has hired five trained, licensed and uniformed security guards to escort community members to their destinations on or near campus. Read More »
The Marshall adds 24-hour patrol after intruder
An intruder was on the Marshall property after a fire alarm evacuation last week. Read More »
Student of Color Advisory Committee poses safety concerns to DPS
The advisory committee weighed in on how DPS policies will affect students of color. Committee members said events at Syracuse University involving race in recent years make it hard for students of color to feel safe on campus. Read More »
SU issues statement on former professor convicted of child sexual abuse
A Syracuse University spokesperson said Tuesday that the university has no reason to believe students were impacted by former professor Douglas Wonders. Read More »
DPS seeks help with South Campus robbery investigations
Items were reportedly stolen from three cars on Syracuse University’s South Campus. A car was was also stolen. Read More »
Wildfire app crowd sources emergency alerts from SU students
Wildfire is an emergency communication app based in Berkeley, California. All information on Wildfire is crowdsourced by students. Read More »
Multiple larcenies occur on, near SU campus over summer
DPS Chief Bobby Maldonado said larceny rates increase at the start of the academic year. Read More »
SPD finds officers didn’t use excessive force in viral arrest
The investigation comes after a viral video of the forceful arrest of Shaolin Moore, 23, was posted to instagram. Read More »
SU appoints Alford as permanent chief diversity and inclusion officer
Keith Alford has served as interim chief diversity officer since July 2018. Read More »
Mertikas and Saied sworn in as Student Association president, vice president
Mackenzie Mertikas and Sameeha Saied won the Student Association election for president and vice president on April 11. Read More »
Incoming SA president, vice president prepare for new roles
Elected SA president and vice president will make preparation for the next SA legislation their primary focus over the summer. Read More »
Students to present Syverud with research on ‘institutionalized racism’ at SU
A “Black Lives Matter and Religion” class began working on the campaign after the assault of three students of color on Ackerman Avenue. Read More »
George Wazen: DPS officer works to build positive relationships with students
George Wazen, the DPS library operations coordinator, fosters connections at SU by creating a comfortable space for students. Read More »
2 SUNY-ESF students robbed at knife, gunpoint
The students reported being robbed in Oakwood Cemetery at approximately 8:30 p.m. on Friday night. Read More »
'Viscerally aware': Professors of underrepresented racial, ethnic groups on how their identities impact their experiences at SU
Professors of color spoke with The Daily Orange about their experiences teaching at a predominately white institution alongside a predominately white faculty. Read More »
Teenage girl charged in connection to Ackerman Avenue assault
The suspect was charged with two counts of assault in the second degree and one count of criminal possession of a weapon in the fourth degree. Read More »
The D.O. Editorial Board endorses Ryan Golden, Kailee Vick for Student Association president, vice president
The Daily Orange Editorial Board explains its reasoning for endorsing the Golden-Vick ticket over presidential candidates Jalen Nash and Mackenzie Mertikas and vice presidential candidates Raymond Perez and Sameeha Saied, respectively. Read More »