Tag: department of public safety
Craig Stone addresses canceled speaker event, emergency management concerns at forum
Craig Stone said at Tuesday's forum that the Department of Public Safety needs a proper two-week notice before approving events on campus. Read More »
DPS reports antisemitic graffiti in Bird Library
The antisemitic graffiti was reported anonymously through the Stop Bias Portal and referred to the Department of Public Safety on Wednesday. Read More »
SU cancels Middle Eastern studies scholar teach-in event due to safety concerns
SU's Department of Public Safety determined the event could not be held as scheduled for Tuesday afternoon due to safety concerns. Read More »
In wake of rising hate crimes in U.S., SU is 'looking into' student reports of being targeted in classrooms
Ritter and Groves also wrote that individual faculty and department statements are not reflective of the university’s official position. Read More »
DPS investigating antisemitic graffiti in Brewster Hall
The graffiti was drawn on a student's dorm whiteboard. DPS is reviewing video footage and canvassing the area. Read More »
DPS reports use of racial slur in Flint Hall
DPS officers have canvassed the area, reviewed CCTV footage and notified the Syracuse Police Department as well as the New York State Police Department. Read More »
DPS closes anti-Semitic bias incident with an inconclusive finding
An SU employee reported the incident on Sunday to DPS, leading to an investigation and questioning of the parties involved. Read More »
DPS improves burglary rates, wave of bias incidents sparks transparency concerns
Crime on South Campus and near the university community sharply fell, but concerns remain over transparency in bias incident reporting amid recent cases. Read More »
State legislators introduce bills to combat 'swatting' amid NYS uptick in cases
Several state lawmakers introduced legislation to increase penalties for a person who commits a swatting following a rise in cases across New York state. Read More »
Breaking down Syracuse University’s bias reporting policy
The anti-LGBTQ graffiti in Watson Hall was reported on Feb. 24, but DPS add the incident to its bias reporting website until March 2. Read More »
SU’s Community Review Board hears 2 new DPS proposals on arrest protocol
DPS' other proposal involved ensuring DPS officers disclose exculpatory evidence in trials. Read More »
Clearer actions from institutions are vital in the fight against gun violence
SU needs to make clear what its safety plan is if there were to be an active shooter on campus. Students should not have to be on lockdown for 12 hours like the students at UVA were. Read More »
Antisemitic graffiti reported in Watson Theater Thursday
A student found antisemitic graffiti drawn on a desk in Watson Theater on Thursday, according to Syracuse University's Bias Incidents reports website. Read More »
Man reportedly shot blocks north of BBB dorm complex
The shooting took place on the 100 block of Dyer Court, syracuse.com reported. According to dispatches within the Syracuse Police Department, the person shot is conscious and breathing. Read More »
Break-ins and burglaries should not be the norm. DPS needs to be more proactive.
Intercepting burglaries is a difficult task, but it shouldn’t be on the student body. Read More »
Students discuss accommodations for passengers with disabilities at Hancock Airport
While some students with disabilities said the airport sufficiently catered to their needs, others claimed the mechanisms in place need to be improved. Read More »
As SA vice president, I plan on leaving a lasting impact
Advocacy means creating space for those coming after you. Read More »
The 6 news events that defined the last 4 years at SU
The Daily Orange summarized some of the biggest news events that happened during the Class of 2022's time at Syracuse University. Read More »
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 »
DPS investigating anti-LGBTQ language outside Brewster Hall
Since the filing of the report, DPS has reviewed security footage and conducted interviews with the individual who reported the incident as well as others who were in the area at the time. 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 »
SU appoints Craig Stone as 1st Chief of Campus Safety and Emergency Management
Stone most recently served as the deputy director of the Department of Public Safety for the city of Columbus, Ohio. He will be responsible for Campus Safety and Emergency Management Services. Read More »
3 of Loretta Lynch's 53 recommendations for DPS remain incomplete year after report
DPS has completed 50 of its 53 resolutions created after the publication of Loretta Lynch's report one year ago. Read More »