As you prepare to celebrate Halloween this year, be sure to keep these safety tips in mind: Tips for motorists during trick-or-treating hours Watch for children walking on roadways, medians, and curbsEnter and exit driveways and alleyways with extreme cautionDiscourage…
DPSS conducted a test of the UM Emergency Alert system today. If this had been an actual emergency, more information and updates would be posted on the DPSS website. Testing of the system is now complete. Please visit our website for…
Our University of Michigan community has reported an increase in bike thefts. During the last two months, more than 40 bicycle thefts were reported to the University of Michigan Police Department. We are actively investigating these cases and asking the…
Dear University of Michigan-Ann Arbor students, faculty, and staff: The University of Michigan Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (ASFSR) for 2022 is now available. This comprehensive resource on campus safety is published each year by the Division of Public Safety and…
The University of Michigan believes diversity, equity, and inclusion are integral to its mission as an educational institution. Diversity, in particular, is key to individual flourishing, educational excellence, and the advancement of knowledge at U-M. The Division of Public Safety…
Starting September 19, when new fall term students sign in to student business from Wolverine Access (e.g., Class Registration), they will be asked to review and update personal information. Faculty and staff will receive a similar prompt annually based on…
DPSS is aware of several unrelated incidents causing concern to members of our community. There is no current public safety threat. However, we would like to provide information and updates to keep our community informed. Please see descriptions of the…
Welcome HoMe It’s hard to believe that in just a couple of days, we will begin welcoming another new class of Wolverines home to Ann Arbor for the 2022-23 school year. Whether you’re beginning your first year on campus or…
The University of Michigan Police Department (UMPD), Ann Arbor Fire Department (AAFD), and Ann Arbor Police Department (AAPD) collaborated to co-host a “High Risk Unified Commander” (HRUC) training course on Friday, August 12. Instructor Jim Etzin led this specialized training…
The University of Michigan Police Department will be conducting training on June 1 and 2 between 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. within a fenced area at the Northwood III buildings. The training will consist of sworn police officers responding to…