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Update on ‘Wanted’ Posters Investigation

November 13, 2024

Dear University Community, I want to share an update on our investigation into the antisemitic “Wanted” posters found on Monday in buildings across campus, including classroom spaces. The Department of…

Food drive for House of Mercy

November 13, 2024

The Department of Public Safety is partnering with the Rochester community for a food drive benefitting House of Mercy homeless shelter and advocacy center. All non-perishable food donations will be received…

Community message about vandalism

November 11, 2024

Dear University Community, Late last night, the Department of Public Safety was made aware that hundreds of posters depicting members of the University community as “Wanted” were found in buildings…

Willow Domestic Violence Center: Donation event 2024

October 16, 2024

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

DPS unveils new look for non-sworn officers

September 19, 2024

Members of the University community will notice a new, less formal look to non-sworn Department of Public Safety officers. Rather than traditional police-style uniforms, these officers will wear easily recognizable…

Quchee Collins appointed inaugural associate vice president of public safety

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Help support the Center for Youth

The University of Rochester Department of Public Safety will be collecting items for the Center for Youth. Some of the high-need items include: Personal hygiene products (shampoo, conditioner, lotion, body…

Increase in car thefts

Over the past several days, the Department of Public Safety has seen an increase in instances of vandalism and thefts of items from vehicles, as well as actual thefts of Kia and Hyundai vehicles. DPS is providing extra attention to the University’s indoor and outdoor parking areas on all campuses to help prevent these incidents from becoming a larger concern.

DPS offers tips, resources to stay safe and reduce risk

September 14, 2023

Now that fall has arrived and it’s becoming darker earlier in the evening, the Department of Public Safety (DPS) is reminding all community members to practice personal safety habits when…

Message from Interim Chief Gerald Pickering

August 30, 2023

Welcome! The University of Rochester is deeply committed to protecting the safety and security of everyone in our campus community. The University is secured 24/7 by highly trained Department of…

Rochester Education Foundation book drive

The Department of Public Safety (DPS) is hosting its annual Book Drive from May 1st through June 2nd this year to benefit the Rochester Education Foundation (REF). REF is a…