2025

Our Stories: Beth Mordaunt

Beth Mordaunt’s official title may be guest services specialist, but her presence at C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital on the University of Michigan’s campus means a lot to patients and visitors. On the surface, Mordaunt simply works on the 8th floor…


Our Stories: Alexis Frierson

Sergeant Alexis Frierson of the University of Michigan-Flint Police Department has always been a leader. She was a captain while playing three sports in high school, and as a basketball player at Mott Community College. And now in law enforcement,…


Bet Smart: How to Stay Safe While Gambling Online

Since its legalization in the state of Michigan in 2019, billions of dollars have been spent on  sports betting online.  And with the rollout of phone apps, gambling is more accessible than ever. With March Madness underway, the Division of…


UPDATE: City of Ann Arbor Boil Water Advisory lifted

UPDATE 3/19/25: The City of Ann Arbor has lifted the boil water advisory that was issued on Monday due to water main breaks that occurred on Plymouth Road b/w Green & Huron Parkway. Test results showed no evidence of contamination…


U-M Emergency Alert 03/17 – CANCELED

Emergency Alert Overview Alert is canceled 10:58 AM – Plymouth Rd between Huron Pkwy and Green Rd remains closed. Avoid area. Updates: https://dpss.umich.edu/ Update #2: 6:16 AM – All traffic on Plymouth Rd between Huron Pkwy and Green Rd is…


It Takes More Than Luck to Celebrate Safely

St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner, and the Division of Public Safety and Security wants to help everyone celebrate responsibly. That’s why we’ve compiled the following tips for you to use as a guide to safely navigate this…


Our Stories: Paula Williams

Paula Williams likes to joke that she came to the University of Michigan, and never left. For the west side Detroiter, it started with a summer job with Occupational Safety. Needing to work to pay for school, one of her…


Our Stories: Stacy Ede

It was a chance sighting at the grocery store that brought Stacy Ede to the University of Michigan in 2005. Ede had just interviewed for a job as a Human Resources representative at the university. She went home, changed into…


Spring Break Safety: For traveling or staying home

Spring Break is a time of year when many in the campus community leave Ann Arbor to get some much-needed time off and escape harsh winter conditions. Some may choose a staycation, but either way, the Division of Public Safety…


Our Stories: Lonnie Landeros

When Marlanna Landeros discusses her father’s career, it boils down to a few words: integrity, ethics, professionalism, and teaching. As the first director of the University of Michigan-Flint Police Department, Lonnie Landeros modeled for employees and emphasized the importance of…