News and Safety Alerts - University of Rochester Department of Public Safety

Messages from Chief Quchee Collins

2024

November 19, 2024: Arrests Made as Part of Poster Investigation
November 15, 2024: Update on Poster Investigation
November 13, 2024: Update on ‘Wanted’ Posters Investigation
November 11, 2024: Community message about vandalism
September 16, 2024: [Video] New Leadership at the University’s Department of Public Safety

IACLEA accreditation assessment

Enhancing vehicle safety on campus

February 5, 2025

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

January 2, 2025

Online daily crime log now available

Prom dress and tuxedo drive to benefit Wilson Magnet High School

January 24, 2025

New public safety team builds trust, connections with University community

Archive: DPS news and updates

Explore the drop-downs below—segmented by year—for additional messages and updates from the Department of Public Safety.

2024

News and updates from DPS

December 16, 2024: Enhancing vehicle safety through “Operation Park Safe”
September 19, 2024: DPS unveils new look for non-sworn officers
May 29, 2024: Quchee Collins appointed inaugural associate vice president for public safety
April 17, 2024: Vehicle safety message (increase in car thefts)

Community engagement

November 13, 2024: House of Mercy food drive
October 16, 2024: Willow Domestic Violence Center donation drive
April 29, 2024: Center for Youth supply drive

2023

September 14, 2023: DPS offers tips, resources to stay safe and reduce risk
August 30, 2023: Message from Interim Chief Gerald Pickering
May 1, 2023: Rochester Education Foundation book drive