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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 »

August 21, 2018 at 1:00 pm


DPS, local police investigate reported robbery on Comstock Avenue

DPS received the robbery report at about 11:15 p.m. Sunday night. Read More »

May 13, 2018 at 11:51 pm


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 »

May 4, 2018 at 6:15 pm


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 »

April 29, 2018 at 6:54 pm



SU Board of Trustees members to attend Wednesday forum, official says

Chancellor Kent Syverud and other Syracuse University administrators will attend the forum to discuss the Theta Tau incident. Read More »

April 23, 2018 at 9:47 pm


Gallery: Students protest outside of Carrier Dome after publication of Theta Tau video

Students marched to the Carrier Dome on Friday after the sit-in at Schine Student Center. Read More »

April 20, 2018 at 3:10 pm


DPS only has 10 full-time women police officers. Chief Bobby Maldonado wants to increase that number.

Over the past three years, the Syracuse University Department of Public Safety has doubled its number of full-time women officers. Read More »

April 10, 2018 at 10:02 pm


Increased communication is essential to improve campus relations with DPS

Moderate columnist Daniel Loftus argues that an increased focus on forums between SU students and the Department of Public Safety is essential. Read More »

March 26, 2018 at 8:56 pm


Student Association kicks off 2nd annual Diversity Week

This year’s Diversity Week includes events such as a DPS “Pie-in-the-Face” and a candlelight vigil. Read More »

March 25, 2018 at 8:27 pm


Man stabbed at ‘large party’ on Euclid Avenue early Sunday morning

The Department of Public Safety warned the Syracuse University campus to stay away from the 700 block of Euclid Avenue at about 4 a.m. Sunday. Read More »

March 25, 2018 at 7:45 am


Here are 3 key takeaways from the University Senate’s budget report

The University Senate Committee on Budget and Fiscal Affairs presented a report on SU’s research funding, veterans and military affairs and the Department of Public Safety during Wednesday’s meeting. Read More »

February 21, 2018 at 10:12 pm


Student Association members discuss future initiatives, events

Committee chairs and other SA officials discussed events planned for the rest of the spring semester, including Diversity Week and Take Back the Night. Read More »

February 19, 2018 at 11:42 pm


Video: 44 Questions with Joe "Officer Friendly" Shanley

Officer Friendly: the man, the myth, the legend. Get to know DPS officer Joe Shanley with 44 questions. Read More »

February 15, 2018 at 12:13 am


SU creates resource webpage for DACA/undocumented students

The Ad Hoc Committee on Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)/Undocumented Students was formed after President Donald Trump considered ending the DACA program. Read More »

February 11, 2018 at 7:44 pm


A potential decrease in the legal BAC may not matter

Sex & Health columnist Caroline Maguire talked to a DPS officer about how educating others on the dangers of drunk driving is more important than changing the legal limit. Read More »

February 7, 2018 at 10:40 pm


Police: Student reportedly robbed by man 'in possession of a handgun' on Comstock Avenue

The reported robbery occurred on the 900 block of Comstock Avenue. Read More »

December 8, 2017 at 10:51 pm


Administrators address student questions at SA forum

Several administrators fielded questions from students and community members at an open forum Monday night. Read More »

December 4, 2017 at 11:57 pm



DPS answers questions on jurisdiction and parties at SA meeting

At an SA meeting, DPS held a discussion where they answered questions on their jurisdiction, shutting down parties and the safety escort program. Read More »

October 24, 2017 at 12:06 am


Senate committee report underscores LGBTQ issues, calls for increased resources

The report revealed that Department of Public Safety officers are not required to participate in LGBTQ bias training and that the LGBT Resource Center was not invited to participate in accepted students and student recruitment programming events last year. Read More »

October 19, 2017 at 12:14 am


Police investigate report of Uber driver attempting to sexually assault a Syracuse University student

The Syracuse Police Department’s Abused Persons Unit is investigating the incident, which allegedly occurred sometime on the weekend of Sept. 16 to 17, a police spokesman said. Read More »

September 29, 2017 at 8:05 pm


Syracuse University Abroad officials detail crisis response policy after London terrorist attacks

An attempted attack on the London Tube earlier this month prompted the SU London office staff told students to avoid unnecessary risk. Read More »

September 26, 2017 at 12:31 am


Police: Department of Public Safety is investigating off-campus burglaries near Syracuse University

Several off-campus burglaries have occurred in neighborhoods north and east of Syracuse University's campus, police said. Read More »

September 15, 2017 at 4:43 pm