Department of Public Safety

DPS and Fraternity and Sorority Community Partner for Earth Day Cleanup

The Department of Public Safety (DPS) and Fraternity and Sorority Affairs partnered for an Earth Day cleanup on April 22, which brought together 10 DPS
Shannon Andre May 10, 2023
DPS and Fraternity and Sorority Community Partner for Earth Day Cleanup

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
News Staff May 2, 2023
Community Review Board Issues Annual Report to University Community

Community Police Academy Graduates a New Class

On March 8, members of the campus community graduated from the Department of Public Safety’s (DPS) community police academy (CPA). The CPA is a free
Alex Haessig March 29, 2023
Community Police Academy Graduates a New Class

Community Review Board Seeks Applications for New Members

Dear Fellow Students, Faculty and Staff: As I conclude my time as chair of the inaugural Community Review Board (CRB), I write to you today
News Staff March 24, 2023
Community Review Board Seeks Applications for New Members

Community Review Board Invites Campus Community to Open Forum March 22

The University’s Community Review Board (CRB) invites students, faculty and staff to its spring open forum on Wednesday, March 22, from 6 to 7 p.m. in
News Staff March 13, 2023
Community Review Board Invites Campus Community to Open Forum March 22

DPS Welcomes New Wave of Recruits for Campus Peace Officer Academy

Five new recruits were sworn into the Syracuse University campus peace officer academy on Thursday, March 9, by Syracuse Police Deputy Chief Richard Shoff. Collaborating
Alex Haessig March 9, 2023
DPS Welcomes New Wave of Recruits for Campus Peace Officer Academy

Law Student Sclafani Highlights the Work of the Community Review Board, Opportunities to Get Involved on the ‘’Cuse Conversations’ Podcast

As a student in the joint J.D./M.P.A. degree program, Brianna Sclafani L’23, G’23 doesn’t find herself with a lot of free time for extracurricular activities.
Jen Plummer March 8, 2023
Law Student Sclafani Highlights the Work of the Community Review Board, Opportunities to Get Involved on the ‘’Cuse Conversations’ Podcast

Important Safety Resources

Dear Students, Faculty and Staff: We write to you today to remind our community of important safety information. We do this in light of the
News Staff Feb. 17, 2023
Important Safety Resources

Department of Public Safety to Conduct a Test of the Orange Alert Campus Crisis Alert Notification System on Thursday, Feb. 9

The Department of Public Safety (DPS) will conduct a test of the Orange Alert Campus Crisis Alert Notification System on Thursday, Feb. 9, at 12:25
Alex Haessig Feb. 2, 2023
Department of Public Safety to Conduct a Test of the Orange Alert Campus Crisis Alert Notification System on Thursday, Feb. 9

Community Review Board Soliciting Feedback From the University Community on DPS Policies

The University’s Community Review Board (CRB), responsible for reviewing and commenting on prospective new Department of Public Safety (DPS) policies, procedures and trainings is seeking
News Staff Jan. 25, 2023
Community Review Board Soliciting Feedback From the University Community on DPS Policies

Important Winter Weather Information

Dear Students, Faculty and Staff: As Central New York begins to experience winter weather, we are writing to you today to provide you important information
News Staff Dec. 1, 2022
Important Winter Weather Information

Community Review Board Continuing Its Charge, Announces New Members

Syracuse University’s Community Review Board (CRB) continues its important work as an independent entity that reviews and provides input on certain matters involving the University’s
News Staff Nov. 20, 2022
Community Review Board Continuing Its Charge, Announces New Members

Donation From Student’s Family Provides Electric Bikes to Department of Public Safety, Helps Boost Safety and Security on Campus

A generous donation made by a student’s family is helping strengthen the work of the Department of Public Safety (DPS) to provide a safe and
Alex Haessig Nov. 16, 2022
Donation From Student’s Family Provides Electric Bikes to Department of Public Safety, Helps Boost Safety and Security on Campus

Helpful Tips for Students for Thanksgiving Break

Staying in Syracuse for Thanksgiving break? Here is important information about the hours of operation for student services on campus during the Thanksgiving break period—Saturday,
News Staff Nov. 15, 2022
Helpful Tips for Students for Thanksgiving Break

Inaugural Community Police Academy Graduates

On Oct. 26, 18 members of the campus community graduated from the first Department of Public Safety (DPS) community police academy. The academy is a
Alex Haessig Oct. 31, 2022
Inaugural Community Police Academy Graduates

5 Questions With Officer Jessica Zaccari During Dating and Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Officer Jessica Zaccari joined the Department of Public Safety (DPS) as a campus peace officer in 2018. Given Officer Zaccari’s background and with October being
Peyton Oct. 26, 2022
5 Questions With Officer Jessica Zaccari During Dating and Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Unique Family Connections for 2022 Campus Peace Officer Academy Recruits

On Oct. 5, the eight recruits from the Department of Public Safety (DPS) Peace Officer Academy celebrated their graduation with families, friends and colleagues. The
Peyton Oct. 17, 2022
Unique Family Connections for 2022 Campus Peace Officer Academy Recruits

In Memoriam: Robert ‘Robbie’ Robinson, Former Chief of Public Safety

Shortly after Robert “Robbie” Robinson became the University’s chief of public safety in October 1993, he had a “chance encounter” with James K. Duah-Agyeman, who
Eileen Korey Oct. 5, 2022
In Memoriam: Robert ‘Robbie’ Robinson, Former Chief of Public Safety