News Archives - Department of Public Safety

Willow Domestic Violence Center: Donation event 2025

October 13, 2025

An annual event hosted by the Department of Public Safety (DPS) in partnership with the University community. Donations Willow’s emergency shelters are the center of their supportive services to families…

University appoints new deputy chief of public safety

The University of Rochester has appointed Jon Harrell as deputy chief of the Department of Public Safety (DPS), effective Monday, Aug. 4. Harrell brings more than 25 years of public…

Department of Public Safety earns IACLEA reaccreditation

The University of Rochester Department of Public Safety (DPS) has earned reaccreditation from the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators (IACLEA), the largest professional association focused on excellence in…

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IACLEA accreditation assessment

A team of assessors from the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators (IACLEA) will be conducting a reaccreditation survey beginning on April 13, 2025 to examine aspects of the…

Enhancing vehicle safety on campus

The national and local crime trend of vehicle break-ins and thefts continues, and our campuses continue to be plagued by this activity despite targeted prevention efforts. In particular, the thefts…

Prom dress and tuxedo drive to benefit Wilson Magnet High School

The Department of Public Safety (DPS) is hosting a prom dress and tuxedo drive to benefit the students of Joseph C. Wilson Magnet High School. Consider donating prom dresses, tuxedos,…

DPS plans for new safety technology, including the introduction of electronic control devices and body-worn cameras

February 5, 2025

The Department of Public Safety (DPS) today announced the planned implementation of body-worn cameras and electronic control devices (ECDs), also known as TASERS, for sworn peace officers as part of…

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New public safety team builds trust, connections with University community

January 24, 2025

The University of Rochester Department of Public Safety (DPS) is prioritizing a community approach to campus safety. At the helm of this effort is captain Jacqueline (Jackie) Shuman. Shuman joined…

Online daily crime log now available

January 2, 2025

The Daily Crime Log is published in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. It contains the previous 60 days of criminal…

Enhancing vehicle safety through “Operation Park Safe”

December 16, 2024

In October, the Department of Public Safety (DPS) launched Operation Park Safe, a multi-faceted strategy to enhance vehicle safety across University of Rochester campuses. The initiative combines data-driven planning, patrols…

Arrests Made as Part of Poster Investigation

November 19, 2024

Dear University Community, Today, we began the arrests of four individuals on felony charges for their alleged involvement in distributing the antisemitic “Wanted” posters around River Campus, and an additional…

Update on Poster Investigation

November 15, 2024

Dear University Community, I want to briefly provide the University community with the latest information on our investigation into the antisemitic “Wanted” posters found on Monday, as well as communicate…