Tag: DPS
Police investigating attempted armed robbery near Theory Syracuse
An individual reported that a suspect armed with what appeared to be a silver handgun demanded their belongings. Read More »
Keith Alford to become dean of University at Buffalo’s School of Social Work
Alford served as SU’s first chief diversity and inclusion officer since May 2019, and he was the interim chief diversity and inclusion officer the year prior. Read More »
Student robbed outside of West Campus Starbucks
The location of the robbery was reported to be in front of the West Campus Starbucks — which is near Brewster, Boland and Brockway halls. Read More »
DPS investigating 2 reported bias incidents targeting LGBTQ community
DPS is investigating these two incidents, which are the second and third reported incidents of the academic year to target the LGBTQ community. Read More »
DPS investigating bias incident on promenade
A group of students were tabling for a student group on the Einhorn Family Walk when an individual unaffiliated with the university came by and made comments about the subject of the group. Read More »
DPS investigating reported incidents of harassment on campus
The department described the boys as between 12 and 16 years old and have been seen near the several spots on SU's campus. Read More »
SA passes bill to make DPS focus groups permanent
Kailee Vick, SA's chief of staff, is pushing for the Department of Public Safety to make the initiative a priority. Read More »
DPS investigating racist incident at University Place
A student reported being called a racial slur by a person in a vehicle driving by on the 500 block of University Place. Read More »
SA candidates explain stances on COVID-19 policies, DPS transparency
Bruen and Stinfort discussed their policy plans at the town hall but also answered questions regarding their stances on important issues affecting students. Read More »
Chauvin's conviction shouldn't overshadow anti-Blackness at SU
Derek Chauvin’s conviction shows the warped sense of “justice” that perpetuates anti-Blackness, especially at SU. Read More »
GSO looks to secure space for graduate students in Marshall Square Mall
If approved, graduate students could use the space for tutoring or hosting small events, or just as a lounge space. Read More »
SU launches search committee for new chief of campus safety
The chief of campus security and emergency management services will oversee SU’s Department of Public Safety, as well as its Emergency Management and Global Safety and Support departments. Read More »
DPS publishes updated hate crime, hate incident policies
Releasing the policies was a recommendation from former U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch, who published an independent review in February outlining 23 recommendations for improving the department. Read More »
GSO to select representative for DPS review board
GSO will appoint one student representative to the board, and the Student Bar Association will appoint a second graduate student. Read More »
DPS finds no suspects in investigation into racist anti-Asian flyers
The flyers, which contained racist language targeting Chinese students, were found in Eggers Hall, Huntington Hall and the Hall of Languages on March 10. Read More »
Students question SU's commitment to diversity, report shows
Here’s what the report says about SU’s campus culture, how the university compares to other schools and how it can improve going forward. Read More »
How students feel about Lynch's recommendation to rework DPS shuttle service
Lynch and her team said they’ve heard a number of complaints from students regarding the service, which contributes to their negative view of DPS. Read More »
Students disagree with committee’s proposal to remove South Campus housing
Students living in South Campus apartments disagree with the board’s recommendation to relocate all student residences to Main Campus. Read More »
Syracuse Police Department investigating 'non-suspicious death' on Euclid Avenue
Several residents of the 700 block of Euclid Avenue saw multiple ambulances and police cars in the area. Read More »
‘No rational basis’: Court annuls Alpha Chi Rho suspension
The university suspended the fraternity in November 2020 after it determined that members and guests shouted a racial slur at a Black woman. Read More »
We don’t want diversity committees. We want action.
It’s time for SU to come to terms with the fact that committees and reports don’t create lasting change. Read More »
Breaking down the Board of Trustees diversity and inclusion recommendations
The committee initially planned to release its report in August but delayed its rollout until March because of the coronavirus pandemic. Read More »
Breaking down the proposed Syracuse police reform plan
The plan outlines steps to reform SPD’s hiring process, response and community outreach, among other changes. Read More »
Drug, liquor law violations significantly decrease at SU, report shows
SU referred 1,023 students on campus for disciplinary action for liquor law violations in 2017 but just 440 students in 2019. Read More »