As social media platforms and channels have grown in popularity, they have become major targets for cybercriminals. Scams are prevalent across Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and LinkedIn. Social media platforms encourage users to share information and connect with other people, which…
As the new school year begins, the Division of Public Safety and Security (DPSS) Student Advisory Board (SAB) co-chairs, Stephen Bonesteel and Sumaya Tabbah, have asked us to share their thoughts about their experiences serving on the SAB. To our…
The University of Michigan’s Division of Public Safety and Security’s Michigan Medicine Security SAVE (Situational Awareness for Violent Events) Training team was among the nine individuals and six teams who were presented with Staff Impact Awards at the online ceremony…
In an effort to address community concerns and promote transparency, DPSS released a new web page, on Thursday, July 2, that highlights its policies and training associated with the use of force. This new page is a valuable resource for…
The rising unemployment population due to the COVID-19 pandemic is being exploited by international fraudsters that have been using stolen data to file and collect false unemployment claims. According to an alert issued by the Secret Service, it is estimated…
Each year, UMPD recognizes National Police Week — a week that is dedicated to the special recognition of law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty for the safety and protection of others. In 2019,…
When the COVID-19 pandemic set in, the Staebler family wanted to find a way to give back to the community. Approximately 14,000 hand-cut gowns, 300 volunteers and 36 days later, saying that they found a way would be an understatement….
April 12-18 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. The 911 dispatcher is often the unsung professional of the emergency response…
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. This year’s observance is taking place during an unprecedented time for many of us. While…
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…