Tag: department of public safety
Car hits bicyclist at Comstock and Euclid intersection
A car hit a bicyclist at the intersection of Comstock and Euclid Avenue Monday night. Read More »
As many students are taken to emergency room for intoxication, SU says specific information is unavailable
How often do Syracuse University students go to the emergency room for being intoxicated? The official charged with compiling that data says she won’t release what information she has. Read More »
Department of Public Safety chief, SU student and local trainer give tips for jogger safety
Syracuse University had no reports of joggers being pestered, robbed or harassed in the last 18 months, but police still urge joggers to take extra caution on and near campus. Read More »
Syracuse University student reports sexual offense near campus
The offense was reported to have occurred at 9:30 p.m. on Monday. Read More »
Student Association tables votes on two bills, discusses surveillance camera initiative
One bill would require the speaker of the assembly to attend SA meetings, while the other would make it a requirement for cabinet members to attend meetings. SA President Eric Evangelista also discussed an upcoming off-campus surveillance camera initiative. Read More »
Isolated incidents of harassment should be considered in the development of stronger harassment protocols at Syracuse University
The Daily Orange Editorial Board calls on Syracuse University to broaden and strengthen its protocols regarding harassment prevention. Read More »
DPS looking into alleged incident of Islamophobic harassment
The Department of Public Safety was alerted to an incident of Islamophobic harassment earlier in the semester and is currently taking action to support the victim. Read More »
How Syracuse University is working to improve safety for Chinese students
In light of Syracuse University student Xiaopeng “Pippen” Yuan being murdered, Chinese students on SU campus have developed a campaign to increase safety for the Chinese student population. Read More »
Student Association President Eric Evangelista to learn investigation fate Friday
Student Association’s Judicial Review Board chair Abdulaziz Al-Sulaiti said the board will give its decision on President Eric Evangelista's alleged SA constitution violation on Friday. Read More »
Sanctuary or not, Syracuse University has a responsibility to enforce policies protecting undocumented students
Student Life columnist Aishwarya Sukesh explains the rhetoric behind the term “sanctuary campus” and why it’s the policies — not the name — that matter most to undocumented students. Read More »
Office for Civil Rights attorneys hold first of 2 meetings on Title IX investigation at SU
Syracuse University faculty and students told Office for Civil Rights attorneys that SU could do a number of things to better handle sexual assault issues on campus during the first Title IX investigation meeting. Read More »
4 things totally going on at SU that you’re missing
Syracuse Stage may still be showing "Mary Poppins," but humor columnist Josh Feinblatt did some research to see what's really going on at SU while students are away. Read More »
Driver arrested for possible DWI after flipping car upside down near Syracuse University campus
After flipping his car on Ostrom Avenue near Shaw Hall, a driver was arrested for a possible DWI early Saturday morning. Read More »
GSO calls on Syracuse University to become a sanctuary campus for undocumented students
The resolution states that for the university to uphold its commitment to diversity and inclusion, members of the campus community who are most at risk to anticipated mass deportation policies should receive protection from the university. Read More »
The Syracuse University-related news you might have missed over Thanksgiving break
Over Thanksgiving break, the chairs of a diversity council were announced, an implicit bias training was held for law enforcement and a speaker was announced. Read More »
Student reports attempted robbery near campus
A student reported being approached by a suspect who had a box cutter and demanded money. Read More »
GSO discusses conference bid, collaboration with law enforcement
The National Association of Graduate-Professional Students Conference Bid and free speech policies were among the long-standing issues discussed at Wednesday's meeting of the Graduate Student Organization. Read More »
Syracuse police officers arrest suspects of an off-campus strong armed robbery
Individuals allegedly involved in an off-campus strong-armed robbery from earlier Oct. 7 were arrested. Read More »
Department of Public Safety looks to expand button security system
This safety initiative was launched several years ago and upgraded following an off-campus shooting last year, but now officials are hoping to overhaul the entire system. Read More »
Former Syracuse University student explains camera initiative proposal
Alexander Lynch, a Syracuse University alumnus, has been working with the Student Association to introduce cameras in SU's surrounding off-campus neighborhood. Eight cameras will be installed down Euclid Avenue as the first phase of this project. Read More »
Syracuse University student in stable condition after swimming incident
A female Syracuse University student almost drowned during a scuba diving class on Tuesday night. But the student is confirmed to be in stable condition. Read More »
Memorial service held for murdered SU student Xiaopeng “Pippen” Yuan
More than 100 SU community members gathered inside Hendricks Chapel on Wednesday to remember Yuan and grieve his death. Read More »
Deric Brown, who was shot and killed by Syracuse police, was recent hire of Syracuse University
Deric Brown, the man who was shot and killed by a Syracuse police officer on Sunday, was recently hired by Syracuse University as a temporary custodial employee, police said. Read More »
Orange Alert system warrants reevaluation
The Daily Orange Editorial Board calls for reform of the Orange Alert System, in light of the off-campus shooting incident near Walnut Park on Sunday. Read More »