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DPSS Advancing Public Safety Update

The University of Michigan Division of Public Safety and Security has made significant progress on implementing a number of recommendations identified by the University of Michigan Advancing Public Safety Task Force. Following the publication of the final report on May…


Move-In Safety Tips

This week students are heading back to Ann Arbor for the fall semester. Due to COVID-19, move-in will look a little different this year.  Whether you’re beginning your first year on campus or returning, we have some tips and reminders…


UPDATE – Suspect Arraigned

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…



DPSS Statement on Task Force Report

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…


DPSS wraps up annual training

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…



DPSS Supports New State Bill for Autism and Policing

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….


DPSS celebrates National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week

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…


Sexual Assault Awareness Month during the COVID-19 pandemic

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…