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Department of Public Safety

7 Key Successes His First Year: Chief Bunker and the Department of Public Safety   

Chief of Campus Safety Michael J. Bunker shares how the department is building trust, training and partnerships campuswide.
Gabrielle Lake May 12, 2026
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HazMat Training Exercise to Take Place on South Campus

The drill, taking place March 31 to April 3, allows various agencies to practice their response to real-life events and plan for interagency cooperation.
Jennifer DeMarchi March 25, 2026
HazMat

DPS to Conduct Test of Orange Alert System on Thursday, March 19

It will be a full test of the system, including notifications sent via email, text message and voice call, and activation of the outdoor siren
Kiana Racha March 13, 2026
DPS

University’s Community Review Board Seeks Members, Plans April 21 Forum

The CRB has several open positions for members from the University community.
Kelly Homan Rodoski March 2, 2026
University’s

DPS Student Employees Make Meaningful Impact During Fall Semester

Seven students supported communications, video security and business continuity operations while building career skills.
News Staff Jan. 20, 2026
DPS

How to Embrace Your First Winter on Campus

A University staff member and student share advice for how to prepare and make the most of the snowy season.
Dialynn Dwyer Nov. 24, 2025
How

Community Review Board Welcomes New Leadership

Third-year law student Lindsey Oliver will serve as chair and School of Education associate professor Stefanie Pilkay will serve as vice chair.
Kelly Homan Rodoski Oct. 23, 2025
Community

Stay Safe This Halloween: Tips From the Department of Public Safety 

Public safety officers and staff will offer glow sticks, safety tips and a community presence before the festivities begin.
News Staff Oct. 22, 2025
Stay

DPS to Conduct Orange Alert System Test on Wednesday, Sept. 17

The Department of Public Safety (DPS) will conduct a test of the Orange Alert Campus Crisis Alert Notification System on Wednesday, Sept. 17, at 1:55 p.m.
Kiana Racha Sept. 10, 2025
DPS

DPS Pilots License Plate Reader Technology to Enhance Campus Safety

The Department of Public Safety (DPS) has launched a pilot program to test license plate reader (LPR) technology on campus, expanding its tools to help
Kiana Racha Aug. 29, 2025
DPS

Department of Public Safety Celebrates Graduation of 9th Peace Officer Academy

On Aug. 14, the Department of Public Safety (DPS) welcomed families, friends and colleagues of the 9th Peace Officer Academy recruits to a graduation event.
Kiana Racha Aug. 19, 2025
Department

Meet Michael Bunker, the New Leader of Campus Safety and Emergency Management Services

Michael Bunker has officially started his new role as associate vice president and chief of Campus Safety and Emergency Management Services. With a strong background in
Kiana Racha Aug. 5, 2025
Meet

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

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
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