By Stevie Michaels I have always known I wanted a career in public service, but I wasn’t sure the path that I wanted to take. I began working with DPSS as a rotational intern the summer following my junior year…
By Savannah Downs I did not have to travel far, all but 25 minutes from my hometown of Brighton, Michigan to start my journey at the University of Michigan in the fall of 2015. I came to U of M…
Law enforcement leader Gary Gorski is named chief of police and director of public safety; UM-Dearborn Interim Police Captain Jim Knittel will serve as deputy chief. Longtime law enforcement leader Gary Gorski has been named University of Michigan-Dearborn’s chief of…
Now that winter has departed and the rain showers have arrived, DPSS wants to remind the U-M community how to prepare for and respond to severe weather. When preparing for potential severe spring and summer weather like tornadoes, thunderstorms and…
“911, what’s your emergency?” Those are the words you’ll likely hear when a dispatcher picks up the phone to answer your call for help. Dispatchers play an integral role in assisting callers and preparing first responders to run toward potential…
Sexual Assault Awareness Month began as a national campaign in 2001 by the National Sexual Violence Resource Center. Though social activism around the topic of sexual assault far predates 2001, the campaign has worked to educate others and advocate for…
UM Emergency Alert is an urgent, mass notification system that keeps students, faculty and staff informed about major active emergencies on campus. This system will be activated without undue delay by the Division of Public Safety and Security (DPSS). U-M…
Dear U-M Community: The news of a shooter on campus was a terrifying and traumatic experience for members of our community — both for people near Mason Hall when the reports were coming in as well as anyone who received…
As we approach St. Patrick’s Day, we want everyone to celebrate responsibly. Here are some tips to help you safely navigate the festivities this year. Have a plan for getting home safely If you’re going out to a bar or…
Do you want to learn more about tornadoes and severe storms? Are you interested in helping protect our community during severe weather? If so, this opportunity is for you! The Division of Public Safety and Security (DPSS) and the Washtenaw…