2020

UM EMERGENCY ALERT: ALL CLEAR

ALL CLEAR 2:40 p.m.: Ann Arbor Police peacefully resolved the situation. Roads are reopening. UPDATE 1:25 p.m.: Police are still on scene. STAY AWAY FROM THE AREA. All traffic, including buses near the intersections of N. State, Kingsley, Lawrence &…



COVID-19 UPDATES

University of Michigan health professionals have been closely monitoring the spread of COVID-19 over the past two months. Our goals are to deliver on our mission while protecting health and safety by minimizing the potential spread of the disease, both…


Spring Break Safety Tips

Congratulations on making it to the halfway point of the winter semester! Before you begin your break, here are some tips and reminders to help ensure your safety. Alcohol Safety If you choose to drink during spring break, here are a…


DPSS to host storm spotter training on March 10

The Division of Public Safety and Security (DPSS), in partnership with the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office, is hosting a National Weather Service (NWS) SKYWARN® Storm Spotter Training course on Tuesday, March 10, 2020, at the U-M Campus Safety Services Building…


9 safety tips for using dating apps

It’s almost Valentine’s Day! If you are one of the many people swiping their way to a date, be sure to follow these safety tips.  When Connecting Online Do not give out personal information to someone you have not met….


DPSS Dispatch Services not affected by statewide 911 outage

Update 8:26 a.m. – The 911 outage across the state has been restored. The Division of Public Safety and Security (DPSS) Dispatch Services are not affected by the statewide 911 outage at this time. If you are unable to reach…


January is National Stalking Awareness Month

Stalking is a crime that affects millions of people each year. University of Michigan police officers receive about 21 inquiries related to stalking behavior on average each year affecting our students, faculty, and staff. The Division of Public Safety and…



Welcome Back! Start the New Year With Safety Tips from DPSS

Happy New Year! The Division of Public Safety and Security would like to welcome you back to campus!  Start the new year off right by reviewing some of our safety tips.  Add Contact Info for DPSS You never know when…