Safety Tips for Online Dating

It’s almost Valentine’s Day! Before swiping right, follow these important tips to keep yourself safe online. Avoid connecting with suspicious profiles. If a profile has a no image or a single, non-descriptive image, it may either be a fake account…


Winter Storm Preparedness

Living in Michigan, it’s easy to become numb to the dangers severe winter weather may bring. However, it’s also important to be prepared. Take precautions to minimize risks and keep yourself and your family safe. Maintain an emergency supplies kit…


Reminder: Update your personal information in Wolverine Access

Starting January 26, when new winter 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…


SECURITY BULLETIN: Home Invasion in Off-Campus Residence

At approximately 10 a.m. on Jan. 16, 2022, Ann Arbor police responded to a call regarding a home invasion at an off-campus residence on the 1000 block of Michigan Ave.  A resident of the apartment reported that at approximately 8…


Prevent Package Theft

By now, you’ve likely seen more than one video of a “porch pirate” stealing a package from someone’s doorstep. Thanks to more and more homeowners having video cameras pointed at their front doors, we’ve seen these thieves swipe packages, sometimes…


Prevent Theft: Catalytic Converters

We’ve seen a recent increase in catalytic converter thefts in Ann Arbor, including on campus. Take these steps to help minimize your risk. Prevention and protection tips: VIN etching or stickersComprehensive insurance coverageInstall camerasPark in a secure location whenever possiblePark…


Winter Break Safety Checklist

Congratulations on working hard through this fall semester, Wolverines!  Before you leave for winter break, be sure to secure your residence and belongings so you won’t have any unpleasant surprises when you return. We have created a checklist to help…


DPSS Advancing Public Safety Update

The University of Michigan Division of Public Safety and Security has continued progress on implementing a number of recommendations identified by the University of Michigan Advancing Public Safety Task Force. DPSS provided an update on Sept. 21, 2021, and additional…


Shop with a Cop 2021

Our University of Michigan police officers joined several local law enforcement agencies to participate in the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s 20th Annual Shop with a Cop event at the Scio Township Meijer. The tradition was conducted virtually for the second year…


Cyber Monday Safety Tips

Better Business Bureau warns consumers of fake survey scams targeting Cyber Monday and Black Friday shoppers. These fake surveys are coming through text with a link that appears to be from a trusted chain store with limited-time offers. If you…