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Future SA town halls to address campus safety, DEIA plan concerns

Syracuse University’s Student Association has hosted two town hall meetings in the fall 2021 semester. Read More »

December 9, 2021 at 12:55 am


DPS responds to gunshots reported near Small Road

DPS and SPD are requesting people to stay away from the area until further notice. People with information can contact DPS at 315-443-2224. Read More »

December 1, 2021 at 9:25 pm


DPS investigating anti-Semitic language on bulletin board in Lawrinson Hall

Syracuse University’s Department of Public Safety is investigating a report of anti-Semitic language found on a bulletin board on the 7th floor of Lawrinson Hall on Tuesday. Read More »

December 1, 2021 at 12:57 pm


The hats he's worn: What Bobby Maldonado learned from law enforcement career

Bobby Maldonado, chief of Syracuse University’s Department of Public Safety, reflects on the lessons he’s learned from 40 years in law enforcement. Read More »

November 18, 2021 at 2:03 am


SU's Community Review Board adds 2 advisers to help improve public safety

Syracuse University's Community Review Board, tasked with overseeing the conduct of the Department of Public Safety, added two advisers to consult with members of the board. Read More »

November 18, 2021 at 1:53 am


SU's Community Review Board members plan to hold DPS accountable

Syracuse University announced the members on the Community Review Board of the Department of Public Safety. Read More »

November 3, 2021 at 11:59 pm


SPD, DPS must be more vigilant around campus

SPD and DPS must be more vigilant while on duty, for their presence currently isn’t doing enough to ensure safety and prevent criminal activity. Read More »

November 2, 2021 at 10:54 pm


Students’ unwarranted criticism of DPS, SPD is unproductive

The misguided attempts to reform DPS and SPD mirror those of the national anti-police movement in nearly every way, including their counterproductivity. Read More »

November 1, 2021 at 10:53 pm


SU officials, SWSSU disagree on amount of contact since demands released

Following the release of SWSSU’s demands on Oct. 26, SU said in a statement that the university’s Student Activism Engagement Team “connected” with SWSSU. Read More »

November 1, 2021 at 12:40 am


Group of teenagers assault person near Euclid, Ostrom Avenues, DPS says

Syracuse University's Department of Public Safety reported an assault on Euclid and Ostrom Avenues early Sunday morning. Read More »

October 31, 2021 at 5:01 pm


Stand With Survivors SU demands include preventative action, administrative reform

Stand With Survivors Syracuse University detailed 18 demands for administration in a manifesto released on Tuesday. Read More »

October 28, 2021 at 1:07 am


SWSSU releases manifesto demanding more sexual assault prevention from SU

Stand With Survivors Syracuse University included 18 demands and a link to a petition supporting them in their manifesto. Read More »

October 26, 2021 at 9:50 pm


DPS, SPD investigating recent burglaries in off-campus neighborhood

The Syracuse Police Department and Syracuse University’s Department of Public Safety are investigating a string of recent burglaries in the off-campus neighborhood. Read More »

October 26, 2021 at 9:26 pm


South Campus residents share mixed feelings about safety after rise in burglaries

Some students said they are concerned for their safety while living on South Campus due to recent break-ins and crimes. Read More »

October 25, 2021 at 12:13 am


SU student arrested for possession of firearm after report of gunshots on Euclid

Syracuse University’s Department of Public Safety received a report at around 1:40 a.m. Saturday of gunshots on the 500 block of Euclid Avenue. Read More »

October 23, 2021 at 2:23 am


Maldonado provides update on Marshall Street assault investigation at town hall

SU's Student Association hosted a town hall attended by members of the administration, SA members and SU students, in addition to Department of Public Safety Chief Bobby Maldonado. Read More »

October 21, 2021 at 1:16 am


The culture of apathy at SU is separating students from one another

SU, whether intentionally or not, teaches and perpetuates a culture of apathy and self-serving attitudes. Read More »

October 19, 2021 at 11:05 pm


Video shows group attacking individual close to Marshall Street

A video circulated on Instagram the next day showing three people dragging and hitting another person on the grass outside Huntington Hall. Read More »

October 17, 2021 at 10:00 am


SU will restore late night Warehouse shuttle service

Syracuse University's Parking and Transportation Services will resume late-night service to the Nancy Cantor Warehouse starting on Monday. Read More »

October 6, 2021 at 8:41 pm


Number of burglaries on SU campus is over 16 times higher in 2020 than in 2019

Syracuse University experienced 116 burglaries in 2020, 16x more than in 2019 according to an annual report released on Friday from the Department of Public Safety. Read More »

October 1, 2021 at 8:04 pm


17-year-old arrested in connection to South Campus burglary on Wednesday

A teenager was arrested after attempting to steal a car owned by a resident of a South Campus apartment. Read More »

September 22, 2021 at 8:39 pm


Hundreds protest outside IFC chapter houses Tuesday alleging sexual assault

Protesters initially gathered at Psi Upsilon but their numbers grew as they visited other fraternities on Comstock and Walnut Avenues. Read More »

September 22, 2021 at 2:30 am


DPS investigating a series of burglaries on South Campus

The alleged burglars entered unlocked properties and vehicles on South Campus, according to a campus-wide email Monday. Read More »

September 13, 2021 at 7:29 pm


SU Parking and Transportation takes over shuttle service following complaints

The map shows that safety escort shuttles operate within the approximate boundaries of W. Washington Street in Armory Square, Skytop Road near I-481, Westmoreland Ave and E. Fayette St. Read More »

September 2, 2021 at 12:12 am