Department of Public Safety

Behind the Scenes Heroes: The Impactful Role of Public Safety Dispatchers

Every year, the second week of April marks National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week (NPSTW), a time dedicated to recognizing and celebrating the dedication, service and
Alex Haessig April 19, 2024
Behind the Scenes Heroes: The Impactful Role of Public Safety Dispatchers

Department of Public Safety Seeking Community Feedback

The Department of Public Safety (DPS) in collaboration with the Office of Institutional Research and Assessment, is currently conducting an online survey to learn from
News Staff April 18, 2024
Department of Public Safety Seeking Community Feedback

Campus Community Invited to Grand Opening of New DPS Substation on Mar. 29

The Department of Public Safety’s (DPS) new substation at 101 Marshall Street will celebrate its grand opening on Friday, March 29. DPS invites campus community
Alex Haessig March 27, 2024
Campus Community Invited to Grand Opening of New DPS Substation on Mar. 29

DPS Campus Peace Officer Academy Officially Underway

Nine new recruits were sworn into the Syracuse University Department of Public Safety (DPS) Campus Peace Officer Academy on March 21 by Syracuse Police First
Alex Haessig March 21, 2024
DPS Campus Peace Officer Academy Officially Underway

Community Review Board Invites Campus Community to Join in Its Work

Members of the University community are invited to engage with the Community Review Board (CRB) and its work through several opportunities this spring by attending
News Staff March 19, 2024
Community Review Board Invites Campus Community to Join in Its Work

Community Police Academy Graduates Largest Ever Class

On March 6, 33 members of the campus community graduated from the Department of Public Safety’s (DPS) Community Police Academy (CPA). The 33 graduates are
Alex Haessig March 12, 2024
Community Police Academy Graduates Largest Ever Class

DPS to Conduct a Test of the Orange Alert Campus Crisis Alert Notification System on Tuesday, Feb. 13

The Department of Public Safety (DPS) will conduct a test of the Orange Alert Campus Crisis Alert Notification System on Tuesday, Feb. 13, at 1:55
Alex Haessig Feb. 9, 2024
DPS to Conduct a Test of the Orange Alert Campus Crisis Alert Notification System on Tuesday, Feb. 13

DPS Now Accepting Applications for Spring 2024 Community Police Academy

The Syracuse University Department of Public Safety (DPS) is currently accepting applications for its fourth iteration of the Community Police Academy. The department invites all students,
Alex Haessig Jan. 25, 2024
DPS Now Accepting Applications for Spring 2024 Community Police Academy

Guide to Campus Transportation, Dining and More Over Thanksgiving Break

For students remaining in Syracuse over Thanksgiving break (Nov. 18-26), we've compiled relevant information from campus partners about the hours of operation for certain student
News Staff Nov. 16, 2023
Guide to Campus Transportation, Dining and More Over Thanksgiving Break

Community Review Board Invites Campus Community to Open Forum; Announces New Co-Chairs

The University’s Community Review Board (CRB) invites students, faculty and staff to its fall open forum on Tuesday, Nov. 14, from 4 to 5 p.m. in
News Staff Oct. 30, 2023
Community Review Board Invites Campus Community to Open Forum; Announces New Co-Chairs

Be Proactive: How to Keep Yourself Safe on Campus

While the chances of you becoming the victim of a crime during your time at Syracuse are low, it is still important to know what
Peyton Sept. 26, 2023
Be Proactive: How to Keep Yourself Safe on Campus

Department of Public Safety to Conduct a Test of the Orange Alert Campus Crisis Alert Notification System on Wednesday, Sept. 20

The Department of Public Safety (DPS) will conduct a test of the Orange Alert Campus Crisis Alert Notification System on Wednesday, Sept. 20, at 1:55
Alex Haessig Sept. 18, 2023
Department of Public Safety to Conduct a Test of the Orange Alert Campus Crisis Alert Notification System on Wednesday, Sept. 20

Summer of Community Engagement for DPS

Engaging with the campus community is a main priority for the Syracuse University Department of Public Safety (DPS); however, the desire to connect and have
Alex Haessig Sept. 14, 2023
Summer of Community Engagement for DPS

Nominations Being Accepted for Student of Color Advisory Committee

Syracuse University is seeking student nominations for the Student of Color Advisory Committee, the student group tasked with collaborating closely with the Department of Public
News Staff Sept. 5, 2023
Nominations Being Accepted for Student of Color Advisory Committee

Students, Faculty and Staff: Update Your Personal Profile in MySlice to Indicate if Assistance Is Needed During Campus Evacuation

A new form available in MySlice allows members of the campus community to indicate whether they are in need of various types of assistance during
News Staff Aug. 25, 2023
Students, Faculty and Staff: Update Your Personal Profile in MySlice to Indicate if Assistance Is Needed During Campus Evacuation

DPS Programming for Fall 2023 Semester

Join the Syracuse University Department of Public Safety (DPS) throughout the Fall 2023 semester for opportunities to learn, interact and engage with our team. For
Alex Haessig Aug. 17, 2023
DPS Programming for Fall 2023 Semester

DPS Campus Peace Officer Academy Graduates a New Class

Earlier today, families, friends and colleagues of the Department of Public Safety (DPS) Campus Peace Officer Academy recruits gathered together to celebrate their graduation. The
Alex Haessig Aug. 11, 2023
DPS Campus Peace Officer Academy Graduates a New Class

DPS Accepting Sign-Ups for R.A.D. Summer Session

The Syracuse University Department of Public Safety (DPS) is currently accepting sign-ups for its R.A.D. summer session. R.A.D., which stands for Rape Aggression Defense, is
Alex Haessig May 31, 2023
DPS Accepting Sign-Ups for R.A.D. Summer Session