Amir Gethers attends Common Council meeting following arrest last week
Gethers introduced three pieces of legislation that were passed and held one for a future meeting. Read more »
DPS
Experts share ways to protect off-campus housing in wake of robberies
With 41 residential burglaries on the east side since August and 23 in the area east of SU, DPS Chief Craig Stone is encouraging proactive measures. Read more »
Students, faculty share their thoughts on new campus safety app Orange Safe
Orange Safe provides students, faculty and staff a number of tools to stay connected and receive important campus notifications, communicate with campus safety and get access to resources needed the most. Read more »
Authorities find no credible threat from Warehouse fire poster
The poster was a part of a class assignment and wasn't meant to be posted publicly. The student responsible for the poster was referred to the Office of Community Standards. Read more »
Students discuss accommodations for passengers with disabilities at Hancock Airport
While some students with disabilities said the airport sufficiently catered to their needs, others claimed the mechanisms in place need to be improved. Read more »
DPS reports early morning break-in at Haven Hall
DPS responded to Haven Hall at approximately 3:45 a.m. Wednesday morning after two male suspects entered the building illegally. Read more »
Man struck, killed on motorized bike outside Shaw Hall
In the Syracuse Police Department’s statement, Lt. Matthew Malinowski said the man was pronounced dead at Upstate Hospital following the collision. Read more »
Bouncer shot near Orange Crate Brewing Co., expected to survive
DPS is advising people to stay away from the area at this time. SPD and DPS are both investigating the incident. Read more »
The 6 news events that defined the last 4 years at SU
The Daily Orange summarized some of the biggest news events that happened during the Class of 2022's time at Syracuse University. Read more »
Students need to recognize the importance of DPS
The recent rise in crime on and near Syracuse University’s campus has negatively impacted students and the surrounding community, illustrating the need for a mutually positive relationship between the Department of Public Safety, students and the larger community. Read more »
Richard Shoff named 1st deputy chief, Julie Shulsky as deputy chief
Richard Shoff, currently a deputy chief of Syracuse Police Department, will become the next first deputy chief. Captain Julie Shulsky has been appointed as a deputy chief. Read more »
DPS reports 12 burglaries near SU campus since April 16
Five burglaries have recently occurred in off-campus neighborhoods, according to a Department of Public Safety email Sunday evening. Read more »
DPS, SPD investigating 7 off-campus burglaries reported in April
Syracuse University’s Department of Public Safety and the Syracuse Police Department are investigating several burglaries in off-campus neighborhoods. Read more »
Armed man barricades himself in convenience store on Westcott Street
A man barricaded himself inside Pop Shop on the 500 block of Westcott Street on Sunday night. Read more »
DPS investigating anti-LGBTQ+ language near Lancaster and Euclid avenues
Craig Stone said the department along with on- and off-campus partners are investigating the incident. Read more »
DPS investigating anti-LGBTQ language outside Brewster Hall
Since the filing of the report, DPS has reviewed security footage and conducted interviews with the individual who reported the incident as well as others who were in the area at the time. Read more »
DPS investigating anti-Buddhist comments on Discord
DPS said it has already conducted multiple interviews in addition to contacting the reporting party for further details. Read more »
A lack of desirable on-campus housing options challenges the selection process
If SU follows through on plans of revamping and redesigning student housing, the housing process will be much less stressful for all students. Read more »
DPS investigating graffiti glorifying Russian invasion of Ukraine found in Shaffer Art Building
Graffiti glorifying Russia’s invasion of Ukraine was reported to Syracuse University's Department of Public Safety on Sunday, according to a bias incident report. Read more »
3 of Loretta Lynch's 53 recommendations for DPS remain incomplete year after report
DPS has completed 50 of its 53 resolutions created after the publication of Loretta Lynch's report one year ago. Read more »
SU student arrested for assault, resisting arrest at Whitman School
A Syracuse University student was arrested in the Martin J. Whitman School of Management Tuesday afternoon. Read more »
DPS investigating anti-Asian language on Discord
Syracuse University’s Department of Public Safety is investigating reports of racist and threatening language toward Asian people on a Discord server. Read more »
SWSSU calls on SU to fund Vera House, revise no contact order policies
The student organization focused on advocating against rape culture originally called on the university to foster a closer connection with the Vera House, a nonprofit advocating against domestic and sexual violence. Read more »
'I was one of the numbers': Students express concern over Barnes Center care
Students detailed their experiences receiving medical care and mental health services from the Barnes Center at The Arch. Read more »
