UPDATE, Aug. 10, 2021 – A man suspected of committing a string of assaults against women in downtown Ann Arbor has been arraigned on several sexual assault charges on Tuesday, Aug. 10. The suspect was arraigned on two felony counts…
You may recognize him from leading the U-M football team out onto the field at each home game, teaching empowerment self-defense classes, conducting campus safety presentations, or perhaps his Emmy® award-winning voice from the DPSS Active Attacker – Response and…
We would like to thank the members of the University of Michigan Advancing Public Safety Task Force for their passion and commitment to enhancing public safety for all members of our campus community. The Task Force members dedicated time outside…
Each year, the Division of Public Safety and Security (DPSS) staff come together to participate in a variety of training sessions designed to prepare staff to provide the best possible service to the U-M community. While training is ongoing throughout…
Unauthorized drones operating in the vicinity of Michigan Medicine may have significant impacts on the operations of Survival Flight. Helicopters routinely fly in this area and drones create an unsafe environment. We want to remind the community of not only…
April is National Autism Acceptance Month and the U-M Division of Public Safety and Security (DPSS) is using this time to share the training that our officers do in order to have better interactions with individuals on the autism spectrum….
April 11-17 is National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week! And we want to take a moment to highlight our hardworking U-M Division of Public Safety and Security (DPSS) dispatchers. This week-long event is a time to celebrate and thank those who…
Each year the month of April is dedicated to raising awareness about sexual violence around the world and educating communities on how to prevent it. During this past year, many people around the world have been at home more to…
Due to local community spread of COVID-19, choosing shelter locations, and sheltering in place may present unforeseen challenges during a severe weather event such as a tornado. To mitigate the risk of COVID-19 to the campus community, U-M building access…
It’s almost Valentine’s Day! If you are one of the many people swiping their way to a date, be sure to follow these safety tips. Use alternate photos for your dating profile. When a dating app user uses the same…