2017

Sign Up for Purple Run to Support Survivors of Domestic Violence

Sept. 27, 2017 – Domestic violence is an issue that can affect anyone—and the University of Michigan community is no exception. To highlight October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month and raise funds for the SafeHouse Center, the U-M Police Department (UMPD), in partnership with the Washtenaw County Prosecutor’s Office, will host the third annual Purple Run, a 5k run/walk taking place Oct. 21 near the Duderstadt Center on U-M’s North Campus.



Welcome Home New and Returning Students!

Aug. 28, 2017 – The Division of Public Safety and Security is excited to welcome our students, new and returning, back to campus! As you get settled in, here are a few reminders and tips to help get you off…




Armed robbery suspect arrested, two crime alerts canceled

June 19, 2017 – Today the Ann Arbor Police Department announced that a 28-year-old man has been arrested, charged and arraigned on three counts of armed robbery in connection with three armed robberies near campus in January and February. Crime…


New Active Attacker Response and Prevention Video

The University of Michigan Division of Public Safety and Security (DPSS) released a new educational video on Active Attacker Response and Prevention. The video aims to educate students, faculty and staff about how to respond during an active attacker situation and…


Police Incident on Diag – March 16, 2017

March 17, 2017 – An incident occurred on the University of Michigan Diag March 16 around 5 p.m. in which Ann Arbor Police officers chased and caught a felony suspect and drove over a light pole. No bystanders were injured…



Campus reminded to plan for severe weather

April 7, 2017 – In 2016, there were 16 tornadoes across the state of Michigan, which is near the state average of 15, according to the National Weather Service (NWS)….