Tag: department of public safety
DPS looks to improve off-campus security following armed robbery
The Department of Public Safety at Syracuse University will be distributing a door hanger to off-campus houses to help improve safety awareness in wake of an armed robbery Wednesday night. Read More »
SU students robbed at gunpoint on Ostrom Avenue late Wednesday night
Three SU students reported an armed robbery on the 200 block of Ostrom Avenue around 11:30 p.m. Wednesday night. Read More »
Annual security report reveals decrease in alcohol-related offenses
The number of disciplinary referrals for liquor law violations at SU decreased about 30 percent from 2013 to 2014. SU administrators attribute some of the decrease to university-sponsored programs such as BeWise and Orange After Dark. Read More »
Mothers of Trayvon Martin and Mike Brown to participate in Oct. 28 panel at Syracuse University
The two women will take part in a panel discussion on Oct. 28 in Goldstein Auditorium titled "(In)Justice For All," sponsored by the National Pan Hellenic Council. Read More »
Companion app offers safety features to Syracuse University students
Students at Syracuse University can utilize the recently released Companion app to have their family and friends virtually walk them home if they feel unsafe. Read More »
SA Briefs: 3 takeaways from Monday's meeting (Sept. 21)
Here are three takeaways from Monday night’s Student Association meeting at Maxwell Auditorium. Read More »
Souter: Smoking ban should be adjusted to include designated smoking areas
Student Life columnist Zhané Souter argues that SU needs to accommodate the university community, including those from abroad, in regard to the campus smoking ban. Read More »
Student awareness integral to body cams’ success
The Daily Orange Editorial Board argues that the implementation of body cameras for public safety officers on campus is a positive policy, but must be clearly disclosed to students to be effective. Read More »
Bobby Maldonado emphasizes community policing as newly appointed Chief of Public Safety
Bobby Maldonado officially became SU's new DPS Chief in July. He plans to prioritize community policing by building positive relationships with students. Read More »
Armed DPS officers to wear body cameras starting Oct. 1
36 SU DPS officers will start wearing body cameras on Oct. 1. The move was spearheaded by former DPS Chief Tony Callisto. Read More »
'Enough is Enough' affects SU's sexual assault policy, changes definition of consent
Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s recently passed sexual assault prevention legislation, “Enough is Enough" will change SU's sexual assault policy and definition of consent. Read More »
LiveSafe app to increase student safety services
LiveSafe is an app that allows students to report tips to the Department of Public Safety using text, audio, photo and video. Read More »
Student reports being forcibly touched on Walnut Avenue
An SU student reported having her butt and private area forcibly touched around 2 a.m. Sunday morning on the 800 block of Walnut Avenue. Read More »
Summer news roundup: Top stories from summer break
Over the summer, Syracuse University announced many administrative changes and made national news for settling a defamation case and being ranked as the No. 5 party school in the U.S. Read More »
Student robbed at knifepoint on East Adams Street
An SU student was robbed at knifepoint on the 1200 block of East Adams St. tonight. The student suffered minor injuries. Read More »
3 in hospital following Thornden Park shooting; 16-year-old arrested
Three people are in the hospital after a shooting in Thornden Park on Saturday night. Read More »
Robert Maldonado named next chief of public safety at Syracuse University
Robert Maldonado, the director of campus safety at Nazareth College, has been named SU's chief of public safety. Read More »
DPS collaborates with security forces for Syracuse University, SUNY-ESF commencement ceremony
The Department of Public Safety works with the Department of Homeland Security and other security forces on the national, state and local levels to manage safety at Syracuse University and SUNY-ESF's commencement ceremony. Read More »
Members of task force on sexual assault and relationship violence discuss future plans, importance of improving services
More than 125 days after a report was submitted by the Chancellor’s Workgroup on Sexual Violence Prevention, Education and Advocacy, Chancellor Kent Syverud has announced the members of a permanent task force on sexual assault and relationship violence. Read More »
Law student petitions for administrative response to recent safety incident
A petition was filed Sunday requesting that the Syracuse University College of Law adequately address recent safety issues involving female College of Law students. The petition accuses the College of Law of trying to keep the reports under wraps and spread misinformation regarding the incidents. Read More »
DPS holds personal safety forum in College of Law in wake of off-campus safety incident
DPS held a forum Tuesday afternoon for SU College of Law students, faculty and staff that focused on personal safety. It was held in response to a report indicating the drugging of a female SU College of Law student at an off-campus house party in December 2014. Read More »
DPS investigating report that College of Law student was drugged at off-campus party
The Syracuse University Department of Public Safety is looking into a report that a female College of Law student was drugged at a house party in December 2014. Read More »
Organization completes assessment for DPS accreditation
A team from the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators completed its assessment of Syracuse University’s Department of Public Safety on Monday. Read More »