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…

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…

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…

As you digest your Thanksgiving feast and brave the early morning bargain shopping hours this Friday, it is important to be safe while out shopping.  Before you head out: If you plan to use cash, withdraw money from the ATM…

As Thanksgiving break quickly approaches, we have some tips for staying safe whether you’re heading home or staying on campus. Leaving Campus Close and lock all windows and doorsClose curtains or blindsSecure valuables and keep them out of sightUnplug electronicsTake…

Imagine, you meet someone on social media or through a dating app. What seemed to be the start of a genuine connection has quickly become a nightmare that you can’t seem to escape. You have shared an explicit photo or…

As you prepare to celebrate this year’s pandemic Halloween, it’s important to keep some 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…

UPDATE 2 – FBI Statement Oct. 3, 2021, at 6:50 p.m. — The FBI provided an update on the joint investigation into the posts online threatening violence against women on the University of Michigan campus. As the FBI indicated, which…