Editor’s picks: The top opinion stories of 2021
This year, our columnists reacted to COVID-19 in the prison system, rape culture on campus and being an LGBTQ student at SU. Take a look at our favorite columns from this year. Read more »
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Interim leadership team to replace Bobby Maldonado as DPS chief search continues
An interim leadership team will oversee Syracuse University’s Department of Public Safety before a new DPS chief is chosen. Read more »
Search committee down to 6 candidates to replace DPS Chief Bobby Maldonado
Syracuse University is in the process of selecting a new chief of the Department of Public Safety following the retirement of Bobby Maldonado, who currently holds the position. Read more »
Future SA town halls to address campus safety, DEIA plan concerns
Syracuse University’s Student Association has hosted two town hall meetings in the fall 2021 semester. Read more »
DPS responds to gunshots reported near Small Road
DPS and SPD are requesting people to stay away from the area until further notice. People with information can contact DPS at 315-443-2224. Read more »
DPS investigating anti-Semitic language on bulletin board in Lawrinson Hall
Syracuse University’s Department of Public Safety is investigating a report of anti-Semitic language found on a bulletin board on the 7th floor of Lawrinson Hall on Tuesday. Read more »
The hats he's worn: What Bobby Maldonado learned from law enforcement career
Bobby Maldonado, chief of Syracuse University’s Department of Public Safety, reflects on the lessons he’s learned from 40 years in law enforcement. Read more »
SU's Community Review Board adds 2 advisers to help improve public safety
Syracuse University's Community Review Board, tasked with overseeing the conduct of the Department of Public Safety, added two advisers to consult with members of the board. Read more »
SU's Community Review Board members plan to hold DPS accountable
Syracuse University announced the members on the Community Review Board of the Department of Public Safety. Read more »
SPD, DPS must be more vigilant around campus
SPD and DPS must be more vigilant while on duty, for their presence currently isn’t doing enough to ensure safety and prevent criminal activity. Read more »
Students’ unwarranted criticism of DPS, SPD is unproductive
The misguided attempts to reform DPS and SPD mirror those of the national anti-police movement in nearly every way, including their counterproductivity. Read more »
Group of teenagers assault person near Euclid, Ostrom Avenues, DPS says
Syracuse University's Department of Public Safety reported an assault on Euclid and Ostrom Avenues early Sunday morning. Read more »
Stand With Survivors SU demands include preventative action, administrative reform
Stand With Survivors Syracuse University detailed 18 demands for administration in a manifesto released on Tuesday. Read more »
DPS, SPD investigating recent burglaries in off-campus neighborhood
The Syracuse Police Department and Syracuse University’s Department of Public Safety are investigating a string of recent burglaries in the off-campus neighborhood. Read more »
South Campus residents share mixed feelings about safety after rise in burglaries
Some students said they are concerned for their safety while living on South Campus due to recent break-ins and crimes. Read more »
SU student arrested for possession of firearm after report of gunshots on Euclid
Syracuse University’s Department of Public Safety received a report at around 1:40 a.m. Saturday of gunshots on the 500 block of Euclid Avenue. Read more »
Maldonado provides update on Marshall Street assault investigation at town hall
SU's Student Association hosted a town hall attended by members of the administration, SA members and SU students, in addition to Department of Public Safety Chief Bobby Maldonado. Read more »
Marshall Street incident exposed flaws of Syracuse Police Department
The Syracuse Police Department must do better. Their actions on Oct. 15th were unacceptable and the officers involved need to be held accountable. Read more »
The culture of apathy at SU is separating students from one another
SU, whether intentionally or not, teaches and perpetuates a culture of apathy and self-serving attitudes. Read more »
Attack on Marshall Street, violence should not be tolerated in our community
Violence in the SU community cannot be tolerated, and SPD must do a better job of responding to incidents such as this one. Read more »
Video shows group attacking individual close to Marshall Street
A video circulated on Instagram the next day showing three people dragging and hitting another person on the grass outside Huntington Hall. Read more »
SU will restore late night Warehouse shuttle service
Syracuse University's Parking and Transportation Services will resume late-night service to the Nancy Cantor Warehouse starting on Monday. Read more »
SU should actively enforce mask wearing, instead of encouraging it
SU should hire more staff to monitor adherence to mask mandates at events where transmission is most likely. Read more »
Number of burglaries on SU campus is over 16 times higher in 2020 than in 2019
Syracuse University experienced 116 burglaries in 2020, 16x more than in 2019 according to an annual report released on Friday from the Department of Public Safety. Read more »
