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Police officers should wear body cameras

Moderate columnist Bethanie Viele says body cameras are an effective way to hold police departments objectively accountable. Read More »

September 25, 2018 at 8:23 pm


DPS, police investigate burglaries on SU’s South Campus

Syracuse University’s Department of Public Safety announced the investigation in an email on Tuesday. Read More »

September 25, 2018 at 8:20 pm


Common Council’s president wants police to address traffic issues near SU during football games

Common Council President Helen Hudson urged the Syracuse Police Department to work with SU’s Department of Public Safety to improve traffic flow near Thornden Park and Euclid Avenue. Read More »

September 24, 2018 at 9:16 pm


Expelled student sues SU over handling of Title IX investigation

Syracuse University expelled the student in 2015 after her ex-boyfriend filed a Title IX complaint against her, according to court records. She claims SU damaged her career prospects and reputation as a result of its investigation. Read More »

September 19, 2018 at 10:12 pm


3rd suspect arrested in connection to SU dorm burglaries

A third person was arrested in connection to Syracuse University dorm burglaries in August. Read More »

September 12, 2018 at 10:08 pm


News briefs: 4 stories you may have missed

An update on The Marshall’s construction, new security initiatives at events and a raid on Lancaster Market all made headlines over the weekend. Read More »

September 4, 2018 at 8:28 pm


2 SU students robbed along Madison Street early Saturday

No students were injured during the incident, according to a campus-wide Department of Public Safety alert. Read More »

September 1, 2018 at 9:04 am


DPS, local police investigate reported robbery on Comstock Avenue

DPS received the robbery report at about 11:15 p.m. Sunday night. Read More »

May 13, 2018 at 11:51 pm


How DPS plans to secure and organize the 2018 commencement ceremonies

The Department of Public Safety plan for each year’s commencement weekend takes into account national current events and the SU campus climate. Read More »

May 4, 2018 at 6:15 pm


SU leaders, trustees address student demands at Hendricks Chapel forum

The student coalition Recognize Us has demanded that SU conduct an audit of Greek life and rework diversity and implicit bias training. Read More »

April 26, 2018 at 12:27 am


Complaints filed against 18 people present at Theta Tau event

The Syracuse University chapter of Theta Tau was permanently expelled on Saturday. Read More »

April 22, 2018 at 7:04 pm


DPS only has 10 full-time women police officers. Chief Bobby Maldonado wants to increase that number.

Over the past three years, the Syracuse University Department of Public Safety has doubled its number of full-time women officers. Read More »

April 10, 2018 at 10:02 pm


Thornden Park gets ready for spring with restoration projects

Thornden Park Association has been working over the last 35 years to restore the historic park and make it more accessible to the Syracuse community. Read More »

March 27, 2018 at 10:11 pm


Student Association kicks off 2nd annual Diversity Week

This year’s Diversity Week includes events such as a DPS “Pie-in-the-Face” and a candlelight vigil. Read More »

March 25, 2018 at 8:27 pm


Man stabbed at ‘large party’ on Euclid Avenue early Sunday morning

The Department of Public Safety warned the Syracuse University campus to stay away from the 700 block of Euclid Avenue at about 4 a.m. Sunday. Read More »

March 25, 2018 at 7:45 am


Here are 3 key takeaways from the University Senate’s budget report

The University Senate Committee on Budget and Fiscal Affairs presented a report on SU’s research funding, veterans and military affairs and the Department of Public Safety during Wednesday’s meeting. Read More »

February 21, 2018 at 10:12 pm


Dozens of fire alarms set off by e-cigarettes, popcorn disturb the sleep of students living in Lawrinson Hall

Many freshmen dread the 20-story walk down and ensuing 20-story walk back up during alarms at the hall. Read More »

February 14, 2018 at 10:33 pm


6 assembly members elected Monday night

Syracuse University’s Student Association on Monday confirmed six new appointments to the organization’s assembly. Read More »

February 13, 2018 at 12:55 am


Chinese student leader urges Syracuse University to launch official WeChat account

Yaqi Kang, president of the China Student Development Think Tank, said off-campus areas are still perceived as dangerous by some international students. Read More »

February 11, 2018 at 9:04 pm


SU creates resource webpage for DACA/undocumented students

The Ad Hoc Committee on Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)/Undocumented Students was formed after President Donald Trump considered ending the DACA program. Read More »

February 11, 2018 at 7:44 pm


Police: Student injured in robbery on Comstock Avenue early Wednesday morning

The robbery was reported to police at about 1:45 a.m. Wednesday. Read More »

December 13, 2017 at 2:39 am


Police: Student reportedly robbed by man 'in possession of a handgun' on Comstock Avenue

The reported robbery occurred on the 900 block of Comstock Avenue. Read More »

December 8, 2017 at 10:51 pm


Administrators address student questions at SA forum

Several administrators fielded questions from students and community members at an open forum Monday night. Read More »

December 4, 2017 at 11:57 pm


Here's how Student Association chairs have advanced several initiatives over the semester

Some initiatives include student organization listening tours, extended library hours and the relaunch of SA’s Chat & Dine program. Read More »

December 4, 2017 at 11:54 pm