Department of Public Safety

DPS to Conduct an Orange Alert System Test on Wednesday, Feb. 5

The Department of Public Safety (DPS) will conduct a test of the Orange Alert Campus Crisis Alert Notification System on Wednesday, Feb. 5, at 12:40 p.m. It
Kiana Racha Jan. 31, 2025
DPS to Conduct an Orange Alert System Test on Wednesday, Feb. 5

Scam Warning: Imposters Looking to Defraud U.S.-Based Chinese Community

Syracuse University's Department of Public Safety, along with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), wants to let Chinese students know of a scam being perpetrated
Kiana Racha Nov. 21, 2024
Scam Warning: Imposters Looking to Defraud U.S.-Based Chinese Community

Guide to On-Campus Resources and Facilities Over Thanksgiving Break

Many campus facilities will be closed or operate at reduced hours this Thanksgiving break (Nov. 24-Dec. 1). For students who are remaining in Syracuse over
News Staff Nov. 19, 2024
Guide to On-Campus Resources and Facilities Over Thanksgiving Break

DPS Receives Advanced Accreditation From CALEA

The number one priority of the Department of Public Safety (DPS) is keeping the campus community safe. This is accomplished through adhearing to public safety
Kiana Racha Nov. 18, 2024
DPS Receives Advanced Accreditation From CALEA

Collaboration Between DPS and SPD Aims to Help Prevent Vehicle Thefts

The Department of Public Safety (DPS) is teaming up with the Syracuse Police Department (SPD) to help decrease the number of vehicle thefts in the
Kiana Racha Nov. 12, 2024
Collaboration Between DPS and SPD Aims to Help Prevent Vehicle Thefts

Community Review Board Announces New Vice Chair and Members

Lindsey Oliver, a second-year law student in the College of Law is making strides in the criminal defense field while actively contributing to the University’s
News Staff Nov. 8, 2024

Unlikely Connections: How a DPS Officer and Former Men’s Basketball Player Find Common Ground

An unexpected connection was made between a current Department of Public Safety (DPS) officer and a former Syracuse University men’s basketball player thanks to a
Kiana Racha Oct. 3, 2024
Unlikely Connections: How a DPS Officer and Former Men’s Basketball Player Find Common Ground

DPS to Conduct an Orange Alert System Test on Wednesday, Sept. 18

The Department of Public Safety (DPS) will conduct a test of the Orange Alert Campus Crisis Alert Notification System on Wednesday, Sept. 18, at 3:40 p.m. It
Kiana Racha Sept. 13, 2024
DPS to Conduct an Orange Alert System Test on Wednesday, Sept. 18

Please Review Carefully: Important Information About Student Resources and Policies

Dear Students: It is my pleasure to welcome you to campus for the 2024-25 academic year. I enjoy participating in Welcome Week activities every year
News Staff Aug. 27, 2024

DPS Campus Peace Officer Academy Graduates a New Class

On Aug. 16, the families, friends and colleagues of the Department of Public Safety (DPS) Peace Officer Academy recruits gathered to celebrate their graduation from
Kiana Racha Aug. 19, 2024
DPS Campus Peace Officer Academy Graduates a New Class

Uniting for Student Success: SummerStart Program Is a Collaborative Effort

Every June, a group of incoming first-year students arrives on campus to participate in SummerStart, an initiative of Retention and Student Success. The six-week program
News Staff July 9, 2024
Uniting for Student Success: SummerStart Program Is a Collaborative Effort

Community Review Board Issues Annual Report to University Community

The University’s Community Review Board (CRB), an independent and cross-functional campus group that reviews and provides input on certain matters involving the Department of Public
News Staff June 26, 2024
Community Review Board Issues Annual Report to University Community

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