Pedestrian hit by vehicle outside Ernie Davis Hall early Friday morning
The pedestrian involved with the collision told authorities that he was not hurt and was taken away from the scene by ambulance for minor injuries. Read more »
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DPS investigating offensive graffiti found in Shaw Hall
DPS is investigating offensive graffiti found on a whiteboard in Shaw Hall. The graffiti has since been removed. Read more »
DPS investigating anti-Asian bias incident
On Sunday, an unknown man reportedly approached a student on East Genesee Street, made derogatory statements about Asian people and spat in the student’s direction. Read more »
DPS releases updates on investigation into 2 bias incidents
Syracuse University's Department of Public Safety has released updates on further investigation into 2 bias incidents. Read more »
Flyers containing derogatory language found in Bird Library
Since the flyers were reported, DPS officers have searched the area in Bird Library, reviewed camera footage and interviewed witnesses. Read more »
NY State Police to offer help investigating anti-Semitic incident at SU
Gov. Andrew Cuomo has directed the New York State Police Hate Crimes Task Force to aid DPS investigation. Read more »
DPS investigating anti-Semitic incident near Waverly and University Aves
The occupants of a silver SUV reportedly shouted anti-Semitic language and threw an egg at a group of students Saturday. Read more »
Student arrested for possession of firearms
The South Campus resident has been taken into custody and placed on interim suspension. Read more »
Parking and Transportation takes over safety escort shuttle service from DPS
Parking and Transportation Services staff will handle the operation of the program, instead of the Department of Public Safety, following recommendations made in a report by former US Attorney General Loretta Lynch. Read more »
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 »
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 »
SU relocating students after flood in Watson Hall
Personnel from the Office of Student Living are at Watson helping impacted students move into rooms in Ernie Davis and Haven halls. 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 »
Board of Trustees creates diversity and inclusion advisory committee
The announcement comes a month after a temporary board committee recommended a more permanent body to evaluate SU’s progress on diversity goals. 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 »
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 »
