Former DPS detective, lightning strike survivor runs for state assembly
Ed Weber has served as town councilor and deputy town supervisor in Geddes since 2016. But he he was a DPS officer before starting his political career. Read more »
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Coronavirus cluster may result in campus shutdown, SU officials say
SU is moving forward to identify and punish students involved in several off-campus gatherings held as recently as last night. Read more »
Black Oranges, Maldonado discuss transparency within DPS
The group discussed ways to increase transparency within the department and improve the relationship between DPS and students of color. Read more »
Everything Syracuse residents need to know about the election
Candidates are running for positions representing New York’s 24th Congressional District, the New York State Senate and Assembly, the New York Supreme Court and the Syracuse City Court. Read more »
SU plans to launch DPS review board by spring 2021 semester
SU's Public Safety Community Review Board is part of former U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch's review of DPS. Read more »
Here's what has happened since SU reported a cluster of COVID-19 cases
SU is currently monitoring 86 active cases in central New York, the highest number of infections since in-person classes resumed on Aug 24. Read more »
SPD arrests suspect after attempted sexual assault of SU student
The suspect was charged with first degree attempted rape, third degree robbery and fourth degree criminal mischief. Read more »
DPS will increase social distancing enforcement off campus
SU will refer students who participate in social gatherings that violate public health guidelines to the Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities for disciplinary proceedings. Read more »
SU student attacked, robbed in Oakwood Cemetery
The unknown man, who was reportedly not wearing any clothes, jumped out of the bushes around 7:45 a.m. and attacked the student, according to DPS. Read more »
SU provides residential advisers with more PPE in response to demands
RAs sent a list of nine demands to OSL on Sept. 15 calling for additional personal protective equipment and hazard pay for greater responsibilities related to enforcing SU’s coronavirus-related guidelines. Read more »
Syracuse community members worried about SU students spreading coronavirus
Syracuse residents are impressed with how the university has controlled the spread of COVID-19, but some are concerned about large off-campus gatherings. Read more »
SPD investigates several burglaries near campus
The reported burglaries took place in the University Neighborhood. Read more »
SU finishes fiscal year with $5 million deficit, lower enrollment rate
SU finished the fiscal year with a $5 million deficit. Chancellor Kent Syverud said the school is in a strong position to manage its financial situation. Read more »
Loretta Lynch’s creation of an SU Public Safety Review Board is ineffective
SU hired Obama’s Attorney General in order to save the institution’s diverse image. So far, their efforts have not proven effective. Read more »
Loretta Lynch releases proposed framework on DPS review board
The board will hear appeals from certain DPS findings, review and comment on new DPS policies and publish an annual report that reviews how the department handles issues. Read more »
Some SU campus engagement committees to resume meetings this fall
Faculty and student members said that the committees discussed many topics last semester and some committee leaders have expressed plans to meet in the fall. Read more »
SA to host student-led focus groups that will make recommendations to DPS
A third-party group will create recommendations for DPS based off of student discussions this week. Read more »
Police respond to Walnut Park area after vehicles exchange gunfire
The two vehicles drove on East Adams St. past Walnut Avenue and Walnut Place, then continued north onto Comstock Avenue, DPS said in a campus-wide email. Read more »
Day Hall student worker finds anti-Black slur on package
DPS is conducting an investigation after university staff discovered a package with an anti-Black slur in Day Hall. Read more »
DPS Student of Color Advisory Committee to admit members after disbandment
In the spring 2020 semester, student members of the committee stopped attending meetings and decided to attend the #NotAgainSU protests instead. Read more »
Loretta Lynch to release recommendations on DPS review board in September
Lynch and her team will make recommendations regarding a citizen review board that will oversee allegations of misconduct against DPS. Read more »
SU activist engagement team hopes to support, understand student protesters
SAET will help “connect the dots” between students and the appropriate staff member for addressing their concerns. Read more »
SU official anticipates no outbreak from Quad gathering
Vice Chancellor Mike Haynie does not believe that a large gathering on the Quad will result in an outbreak of coronavirus infections. Read more »
Video shows dozens of students packed together outside Flint Hall on Friday
The video shows the students gathering at around 11:40 p.m. with no social distancing. Four DPS cars arrived to break up the crowd. Read more »
