DPS improves burglary rates, wave of bias incidents sparks transparency concerns
Crime on South Campus and near the university community sharply fell, but concerns remain over transparency in bias incident reporting amid recent cases. Read more »
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What I learned when my living plans went South
I found a homeyness here that I haven’t experienced anywhere else. Finding a unique community made my year living on South, what I thought to be the most desolate place at SU, comforting in ways beyond belief. Read more »
Stronger steps need to be taken against swatting at SU
Although DPS knows that swatting affects the community, it has taken little to no action in creating well-deserved penalties for those sending this campus into a state of fear and anxiety. Read more »
State legislators introduce bills to combat 'swatting' amid NYS uptick in cases
Several state lawmakers introduced legislation to increase penalties for a person who commits a swatting following a rise in cases across New York state. Read more »
DPS reports attempted sexual assault in Thornden Park
DPS said it received a report of an attempted sexual assault in Thornden Park at approximately 5 p.m. on Friday, according to a campus-wide email. Read more »
DPS receives false report of shooting at Maxwell School, 2nd this week
The false report of a shooting at the Maxwell School, which was announced by DPS on Friday, comes amid a rise in 'swatting' cases across New York state. Read more »
SU included in wave of schools targeted in 'swattings' across NYS
In the aftermath of a falsified report of a shooting, Syracuse University joins other state and national institutions dealing with a surge in swatting. Read more »
Here's a timeline of DPS' response to Sunday's false on-campus shooting report
Following a false report of a shooting at Syracuse University Sunday night, here is how Syracuse Police and the Department of Public Safety responded. Read more »
False report of shooter on campus exemplifies the need for clearer communication from DPS
SU students need DPS, an entity designed to protect them, to prioritize their safety. The failure to properly communicate the false nature of a shooting threat shows a blatant disregard for the necessity of an on-campus policing service. Read more »
SU, DPS need to mend the relationship between students and them
We have a right to hold confidence in the fact that DPS will adequately respond to a situation and protect our campus community. Silence on such a leading issue only worsens the already strained relationship between DPS and the SU community. Read more »
Campus active shooter report false, DPS confirms
DPS confirmed that a Sunday night report of an on-campus shooting was false. Read more »
DPS reports anti-LGBTQ bias incident at Watson Hall, 2nd in 2 weeks
DPS updated its Bias Incident Reports website Tuesday with a report of an anti-LGBTQ slur overheard on Saturday in Watson Hall. Read more »
Syracuse University’s bias incident reporting policies lack transparency and urgency
Regardless of its nature, a bias incident is both a threat to any student who may be targeted and a threat to the community, and should be communicated to the campus community immediately in order to protect students’ safety. Read more »
Breaking down Syracuse University’s bias reporting policy
The anti-LGBTQ graffiti in Watson Hall was reported on Feb. 24, but DPS add the incident to its bias reporting website until March 2. Read more »
Student Association representative to meet with SU administration in wake of bias incident at Watson Hall
Syracuse University students called for the administration to be more transparent after a reported Feb. 24 bias-related incident in Watson Hall. Read more »
Syracuse University’s bias incident reporting policies fail to protect marginalized students
The student experience does not include ignoring and condoning hate crimes or bias of any sort. Public safety includes investigating hate crimes as hate crimes and telling the wider community when there is a need for concern. Read more »
Chancellor Kent Syverud addresses Michigan State shooting
DPS Chief Craig Stone highlighted resources like the Orange Safe, Orange Alert and on-campus blue light systems. Read more »
SU issues requests to maintain relationship with Vera House
SU is requesting that Vera House place a member of university administration, most likely a person trained in victim support, on its governing board. Read more »
Man reportedly shot blocks north of BBB dorm complex
The shooting took place on the 100 block of Dyer Court, syracuse.com reported. According to dispatches within the Syracuse Police Department, the person shot is conscious and breathing. Read more »
Common Council approves Restore New York Communities Initiatives application
The initiative provides funding to revitalize commercial and residential properties. Read more »
Examining DPS' yearly campus security report
SU’s Department of Public Safety published its 2022 campus security report in line with the Jeanne Clery Act, which mandates yearly crime data reporting. Read more »
Break-ins and burglaries should not be the norm. DPS needs to be more proactive.
Intercepting burglaries is a difficult task, but it shouldn’t be on the student body. Read more »
DPS officers worry about community safety under current work schedule
Of the 38 burglaries that occurred around campus since the end of August, 13 occurred between 3 a.m. and 7 a.m. when only one shift of officers is on duty. Read more »
DPS Chief Craig Stone addresses burglaries, bias incidents at SA meeting
There have been 75 burglaries in the city of Syracuse, 38 of which being in the area surrounding SU and LeMoyne College, since the end of August. Read more »
