Tag: DPS
Why Syracuse University is considering banning the flight of drones on campus
Syracuse University is considering restricting the flight of drones on campus due to safety concerns. Other colleges and universities across the country have enacted policies banning drones on their respective campuses. Read More »
Here's why Syracuse University won't have to change its smoke detector system following state legislation
Syracuse University had to make no changes to its smoke detector system after New York state passed legislation requiring all smoke detectors to have 10-year batteries. Read More »
Year in Review: The biggest news stories of 2015
Take a look at the major news stories out of Syracuse University in 2015. Read More »
Suspect who robbed, stabbed SU student at Park Point arrested
A man who robbed and stabbed a Syracuse University student at the student's Park Point apartment on Monday was arrested Wednesday by the Syracuse Police Department. Read More »
Week in News: University officials meet to discuss student athletic fee, Student Association-sponsored bus breaks down and more
See what happened in news this past week. Read More »
DPS tests single-button system that would lock all buildings on campus
Over Thanksgiving break, DPS tested a system in which a single button would lock all buildings on campus. Officials hope the button will be fully operational by spring 2016. Read More »
DPS Chief considers implementing active shooter response training
DPS Chief Bobby Maldonado discusses the idea of implementing active shooter response training for incoming students in the wake of a spike in active shooter incidents on college campuses. Read More »
DPS continues to improve safety measures in off-campus housing area
In wake of the recent crime, DPS redirected officers to areas that have been affected by off-campus crimes. It did not increase the number of officers dispatched around the off-campus community. Read More »
DPS to increase patrols on South Campus over Thanksgiving break
DPS is increasing security on South Campus over Thanksgiving break and making sure that all doors are locked. Read More »
Members of committee to search for senior vice president of student affairs announced
The members of a committee to find a senior vice president of student affairs at Syracuse University have been announced. University College Dean Bea González will chair the committee. Read More »
SU to add button to security system to lock all outside doors at once
Syracuse University is in the process of designing a button that would lock all outside doors on more than 90 academic buildings and residence halls with just one click. Read More »
Syracuse University should consider ‘check in’ system for campus emergencies
The Daily Orange Editorial Board discusses the possibility of a "check in" system in which students would be able to notify their families of their safety in emergency situations. Read More »
Gallery: Joe Biden visits Syracuse University to speak about sexual assault prevention
Here are some photos from Vice President Joe Biden's visit to Syracuse University as part of the national "It's On Us" campaign to end sexual assault and relationship violence on college campuses. Read More »
Department of Public Safety should consider monitoring Yik Yak for threatening posts
The Daily Orange Editorial Board suggests that the Department of Public Safety should consider taking Yik Yak, an anonymous social media app, into account when it comes to student safety. Read More »
Roads near Syracuse University campus to be closed temporarily for Joe Biden's visit
Waverly Avenue between South Crouse and Walnut avenues is scheduled to be closed between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. to accommodate Biden’s arrival to and departure from Syracuse. Read More »
Students create art installations to raise awareness about social issues
SU professor of architecture Lori Brown has taught ARC 552: "Politics of Public Space" and has overseen public projects since the early 2000s. Read More »
Officials discuss recent burglaries near campus, no notices from DPS
The Department of Public Safety has not sent public safety notices following a weekend that saw eight burglaries and one attempted burglary near the Syracuse University campus. Read More »
Sadler Dining Hall cook arrested, charged with unlawful surveillance
A Sadler Dining Hall "second cook" was arrested at Sadler Hall last week on the charges of coercion, unlawful surveillance and harassment. Read More »
Week in News: Veteran-focused medical school report, Joanie Mahoney and more
Here's a look at the week in news. Read More »
DPS should omit vague descriptors in public safety notices
The Daily Orange Editorial Board argues that vague descriptions are not helpful in identifying a suspect and should be left out of safety notices from the Department of Public Safety. Read More »
SA debates including the race of suspects in DPS public safety notices
SA members expressed mixed feelings about whether or not DPS should include a suspect's race in public safety notices. The assembly also decided to officially take a stance and support bringing Uber to Syracuse. Read More »
Week in News: Remembrance Week, mothers of Trayvon Martin, Mike Brown speak at SU and more
Here's what happened in news in the last week. Read More »
DPS to redirect officers to off-campus areas in wake of recent crime
DPS will not increase the number of officers dispatched around the off-campus community in light of two off-campus sexual assaults that occurred Sunday between 1 and 1:30 a.m. Read More »
(In)Justice For All organizers discuss inspiration for event
Organizers of the (In)Justice For All panel, which will include the mothers of Trayvon Martin and Mike Brown, talk about police brutality, race and what caused them to bring the event to Syracuse University. Read More »