Dear SU Parents and Families:

I am sending you an update on events from the last few hours from the SU campus. Below you will find the DPS Public Informational Notice that was shared just moments ago with our campus community that there is no credible threat to our students or campus. As a result, we will continue with classes as scheduled.

We understand you may be anxious and concerned in light of recent reports. The safety and security of our campus community is our priority, and we have instituted several new safety measures including:

  • Doubled patrols at the Barnes Center at the Arch
  • Extra patrols are at Mount Olympus
  • Dedicated patrols at all residence halls monitoring inside, outside and adjacent to the buildings

We will keep you updated as any new information becomes available.

Sincerely,

Missy Mathis-Hanlon
Director, Parent and Family Services
Department of Public Safety:
No Direct Threat to Syracuse University

Since our last Public Safety Informational Notice, the Department of Public Safety has been working closely with the Syracuse Police Department, New York State Police, and Federal Bureau of Investigation the to investigate the document purported to be a white supremacist manifesto. The law enforcement agencies are actively working to determine the origin of the document. Thus far, based on the preliminary information, there is no appearance of a direct threat. As the investigation continues, we will provide appropriate updates as information becomes available.

In light of this recent incident, the Department of Public Safety immediately implemented additional safety measures including:

  • Doubled patrols
  • Stationed DPS vehicles strategically around campus 
  • Dedicated and increased walking patrols to all residence halls and campus buildings

In the event that you feel unsafe while traveling on campus, please call for a safety escort at 315.443.SAFE . Also, please sign up for the LiveSafe App on your smartphone, which acts as a mobile blue light, allowing you to contact the DPS Emergency Communications Center with the touch of a button and transmit your physical location during the call. We also have a list of safety strategies that we urge you to review.

This public safety information is issued for your safety in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Act .
Department of Public Safety - 005 Sims Hall - 130 College Place - Syracuse, NY 13244-5040 - 315.443.2224 - dpsadmin@syr.edu

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