Department of Public Safety

Michael J. Bunker Appointed Associate Vice President and Chief of Campus Safety and Emergency Management Services

Syracuse University today announced the appointment of Michael J. Bunker as the new associate vice president and chief of Campus Safety and Emergency Management Services
News Staff May 28, 2025
Michael J. Bunker Appointed Associate Vice President and Chief of Campus Safety and Emergency Management Services

DPS Campus Peace Officer Academy Officially Underway

Seven new recruits were sworn into the Syracuse University Department of Public Safety (DPS) Campus Peace Officer Academy on March 20 by Syracuse Police Department
Kiana Racha April 1, 2025
DPS Campus Peace Officer Academy Officially Underway

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
Peyton 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
Peyton June 26, 2024
Community Review Board Issues Annual Report to University Community
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