Tag: DPS
Woman with handgun assaults SU students, DPS says
The assault was reported at about 12:40 a.m. Saturday. Read More »
3 campus organizations install safety signs in university neighborhood
Safety resources signs were installed at 50 off-campus locations last week. Read More »
SU students say Greek life review is step in the right direction
The review identified strengths and "challenge" areas of SU's Greek life community. Read More »
Safety resources are available, but students aren’t taking advantage of them
Student life columnist Jennifer Bancamper encourages students to use the LiveSafe app and other campus safety resources. Read More »
4 news stories from Syracuse you missed while on Thanksgiving break
A fight at Destiny USA on Black Friday resulted in two men sustaining non life-threatening stab wounds, among other things. Read More »
SA members voice concern about racial inequity, 1st-year forum
Keith Alford, interim chief diversity officer, attended Monday’s meeting to gauge student sentiment on SEM 100, minority student organizations and inequities in off-campus nightlife. Read More »
Safety proposal would cost SA $1,450, liaison says
Graduate Student Organization liaison Obi Afriyie spoke before Syracuse University’s Student Association on Monday night. Read More »
ShotSpotter technology helps Syracuse police detect gunshots
The Syracuse Police Department has been using the ShotSpotter software since October 2017. There were about 200 more gunshot reports in the past year than in 2016. Read More »
Syracuse police to enforce parking rules during SU football games
During SU home games, city police officers assigned to traffic management will more strictly enforce parking regulations, according to the mayor’s office. Read More »
Here are the news stories you missed during the weekend
An armed man barricaded himself in his Baldwinsville home for 23 hours, in a standoff that provoked a large police response and shut down the surrounding area. Read More »
SU students plan Thursday walkout to protest Kavanaugh, sexual assault
Organizers said they want students to walk out of their classes on Thursday to protest the nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court, and to bring awareness to issues of sexual assault on campus. Read More »
Interactive: See how SU crime compares to other universities
Syracuse University released crime statistics on Monday in its Annual Security Report. Read More »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
DPS, local police investigate SU dorm burglaries
In a campus-wide email, SU’s Department of Public Safety said burglars reportedly pulled fire alarms in an effort to create a distraction while stealing personal items from dorm rooms. Read More »
It’s been 4 months since the Theta Tau video controversy. Here’s what’s happened since April.
The release of the Theta Tau videos, which Chancellor Kent Syverud called “extremely racist,” rocked the Syracuse University community in April. Read More »
DPS, local police investigate reported robbery on Comstock Avenue
DPS received the robbery report at about 11:15 p.m. Sunday night. Read More »
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 »
Institutional reform at SU requires discomfort to promote real progress
Anarchy columnist Sam Norton argues for institutional restructuring in the wake of the expulsion of Theta Tau, the professional engineering fraternity. Read More »
4 prospective members, 1 brother of Theta Tau file lawsuit against SU
The lawsuit was filed this week. Read More »