Tag: DPS
DPS crime logs and security reports show a high number of alcohol-related incidents
Crime logs from the Department of Public Safety have shown an increase in the number of alcohol-related incidents at Syracuse University. Read More »
DPS emphasizes safety as biggest priority in curbing SU students’ binge
A DPS official said that DPS' goal is not to stop students from having fun, but rather keeping students safe from the dangers that can arise as a result from binge drinking. Read More »
How proximity influences drinking culture and DWIs on upstate NY campuses
The rate of reported drunk driving incidents at Syracuse University is relatively low. Here's why: Read More »
SU students turn to apps for tips on where to find parties in real time
Apps such as Toga, Yik Yak and Make Moves are now in use at Syracuse University, giving students another way to find parties. Read More »
On patrol on eve of Final Four, DPS officer sees calm before a storm
A Department of Public Safety offers reflects on wild nights preceding the previous Final Four games Syracuse played in. Read More »
Parking lot parties roll on at Castle Court despite ‘ban’
Parties at Castle Court have been banned by managers of the property, but Syracuse University students have continued to gather there to celebrate. Read More »
Syracuse University students celebrate at Castle Court before Final Four game
Hundreds of Syracuse University students celebrate at Castle Court before the SU men's basketball team played the University of North Carolina in the Final Four. Read More »
Law enforcement to increase security around campus during Final Four games
The Syracuse Police Department and the Department of Public Safety will monitor the streets during the Final Four games this weekend, although they hope to not intervene. Read More »
No campus arrests were made after SU men's and women's basketball teams advance to Final Four
No arrests were made on or around Syracuse University’s campus Sunday after the men’s and women’s basketball teams secured spots in the Final Four of their respective NCAA Tournaments. Read More »
Inside Kimmel Food Court during the Syracuse University men's basketball team's win over UVA
A small but enthusiastic crowd in Kimmel Food Court watched the Syracuse University men's basketball team advance to the Final Four on Sunday night. Read More »
Syracuse University student victim of attempted robbery at knifepoint
A Syracuse University was the victim of an attempted robbery on Remington Avenue on Tuesday. The perpetrator demanded money from the student while holding a knife. Read More »
News briefs: What you may have missed over break
Here are some news stories that you may have missed during Spring Break. Read More »
13 of 22 computers stolen from Link Hall have been recovered, former SU student arrested for burglary
Thirteen of the 22 computers that were stolen from Link Hall on Feb. 19 have been recovered. A former Syracuse University student has been arrested for the burglary. Read More »
Syracuse football players express displeasure with campus hoverboard ban
Syracuse cornerback Corey Winfield on hoverboards ban: “They fun, I love ‘em. So I don’t know why they would ban them.” Read More »
Why Syracuse University temporarily banned the on-campus use and storage of hoverboards
Syracuse University’s decision to temporarily ban the use and storage of hoverboards on campus was made jointly by the Department of Public Safety, DPS’s Fire and Life Safety staff and the Office of Residence Life staff. Read More »
SA officials discuss sexual assault, work to increase student engagement in the city
SA President Aysha Seedat said at Monday's SA meeting that SU had the highest number of reported sexual assaults compared to other universities with representatives at a symposium in Clemson, which Seedat attended. Read More »
Experts discuss concealed carry laws, gun rights on college campuses
The panelists discussed a recent concealed carry law at the University of Texas at Austin as well as SU's campus safety plan in the case of a shooting. Read More »
Syracuse University community remembers late Britny Kabic
The Syracuse University community remembers the late Britny Kabic, a sophomore at SU, after she died unexpectedly on Friday night inside Walnut Hall. Read More »
Syracuse University student found dead in Walnut Hall
Britny Kabic, a Syracuse University student, died unexpectedly Friday night, police said. Read More »
Week in News: DPS loses 4 shotguns, former sorority sister shakes up Greek world and more
A roundup of the week in news, including Alex Purdy's viral video and the 31st annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Read More »
Expert: SU may be liable for missing DPS shotguns
A law professor said SU might be found liable if the missing shotguns are used in an incident where someone got hurt. Read More »
4 DPS shotguns have been missing since October after falling out of truck
After more than three months, four Department of Public Safety shotguns are still missing after falling out of a truck. Read More »
Syracuse University to hold dialogue circles with DPS to improve police, community relations
Syracuse University will be holding dialogue circles with the Department of Public Safety to improve community and police relations. Read More »
Syracuse University student is victim of off-campus armed robbery
A Syracuse University student was robbed of $23 off-campus by four unknown males — one of whom was armed. Read More »