2018

University of Michigan Police Department to deploy Tasers

As an additional measure to maintaining safety on the Ann Arbor campus, University of Michigan Police Department officers will now carry electronic control devices (ECDs), also known as Tasers, effective July 1. The devices, commonly carried by police officers nationwide,…


UMPD seeks owners of stolen bicycles after two suspects arrested

After receiving reports of bicycle theft, a University of Michigan Police Department investigation ultimately led to the arrest of two adults for bicycle larceny. On May 19, 2018, officers recovered three confirmed stolen bicycles as well as five suspected stolen…


DPSS Run, Hide, Fight video wins Emmy® awards in four categories

The creators of the DPSS Video “Active Attacker – Response & Prevention” were honored with four Emmy® awards at the 40th Michigan Emmy® Awards ceremony held June 16 at the MotorCity Sound Board Theater. The four categories include: Emmy® for…




Fraudulent Survey on Facebook

Several students recently reported to the University of Michigan Police about a fraudulent survey request posted on the “Ladies of UofM: Buy, Sell, Trade” closed Facebook Group. The survey offered gift cards in return for providing personal information in a…


Take our survey and enter to win a gift card!

Are you interested in helping the University of Michigan community better prepare and respond to an emergency situation? We need your help. You can help us by completing a survey that will gather information about your experience on campus related…




Mason Hall Graffiti

The University of Michigan Division of Public Safety and Security has been notified by students and staff about a graffiti message, “School Shooting 4/13,” written on a bathroom stall in Mason Hall. We’ve included an image of the graffiti, which has…