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Provide feedback to contribute to safety and security on campus

Are you interested in helping the University of Michigan community better prepare and respond to an emergency situation? You can help us by providing feedback on our draft Hazard Mitigation Plan. We are interested in feedback based on your experience…


Soccer at Michigan Stadium game day guide

On Saturday, August 10, SSC Napoli and FC Barcelona are slated for a 5 p.m. match as part of the La Liga-Serie A Cup at Michigan Stadium. Below is a quick guide to everything you need to know to enjoy the day safely:…


UM EMERGENCY ALERT – TEST

TEST UM EAlert Ann Arbor: This is a scheduled test of the alert system. No action required. Info: DPSS.UMich.edu


UM Emergency Alert test scheduled for Friday, Aug. 9

The University of Michigan Division of Public Safety and Security will test the UM Emergency Alert system on Friday, Aug. 9 at noon. The test will be sent through all methods of the alert system, including the DPSS App, Michigan…


DPSS co-hosts third-annual back to school event

The University of Michigan Police Department (UMPD) partnered with the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) and other local law enforcement agencies on Sunday, Aug. 4, for the third-annual ‘Shop with a Cop’ back to school event to benefit patients at…


Thieves targeting unlocked vehicles in Ann Arbor

Several thefts from unlocked vehicles parked in residential neighborhoods have been reported to the Ann Arbor Police Department.  Thefts have been occurring every day of the week, with higher incidents reported on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, between the hours of 11…


Increase in moped and scooter theft near campus

The Ann Arbor Police Department (AAPD) has received an increase in reports of moped and scooter theft. At least seven mopeds have been reported stolen from student residence areas in Ann Arbor (neighborhoods east of Michigan Stadium along Church and…



UMPD to participate in impaired driving enforcement campaign

The University of Michigan Police Department (UMPD), along with other agencies across Michigan, will be participating in an enhanced enforcement campaign for impaired driving July 1-14. The ‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ campaign seeks to protect the lives of…


National Safety Month: Summer Safety

The National Safety Council (NSC) celebrates National Safety Month annually in June. In a state like Michigan that experiences four seasons, potential hazards and safety tips often look different depending on the time of year. As we join the NSC…