Suspicious Incidents near Northwood V

The University of Michigan Division of Public Safety and Security received multiple reports, from the Northwood area, of incidents involving a subject calling females to his car to ask for directions. He then makes inappropriate sexual comments. The incidents involve…


UM EMERGENCY ALERT

UM EAlert Ann Arbor: Emergency reduction of operations in effect from 12AM Wednesday through 7AM Friday. Dear U-M Ann Arbor Faculty, Staff and Students, Due to extreme low temperatures and wind chill, the Ann Arbor campus has issued an emergency…


National Stalking Awareness Month

January is national stalking awareness month. Stalking is a crime that affects millions each year. The Division of Public Safety and Security is dedicated to educating the campus community about how to identify and report it. What is stalking? In Michigan,…


Indecent Exposure

The Ann Arbor Police Department received a report of an indecent exposure incident that occurred at Gallup Park (3000 Fuller Rd) on January 11 at around 9:30 a.m. The suspect is described as a tall white, male, wearing a black…


Welcome back to campus!

We hope you enjoyed your break if you were with us last semester and welcome you to campus if this is your first semester in Ann Arbor! As you get settled in, we have a few tips for staying safe…


Before you go: A Winter Break Checklist

Another semester has come and gone. Before you leave campus for winter break, make sure you take the time to properly secure your residence and belongings. We’ve created a checklist to help you prepare before you leave: Secure your residence…


UMPD participates in annual Shop with a Cop event

 On Wednesday, Dec. 5, Washtenaw County children, their families and local law enforcement came together to participate in the annual Shop with a Cop event on the west side of Ann Arbor. The event is hosted by the Washtenaw County…


Passage of Proposal 18-1 and marijuana use on U-M campus

The passage of Proposal 18-1, legalizing non-public recreational marijuana use by those 21 and over, may have some members of our university community wondering if it’s legal to use marijuana recreationally on campus. The new state law will not change…


Thanksgiving Break Reminders

Heading home for Thanksgiving break? Staying on campus and enjoying a Friendsgiving? Wherever you are celebrating, we have some tips to help you stay safe as you enjoy your break. Leaving Campus Close and lock all windows and doors Close…


DPSS Student Advisory Board kicks off 2018-19 school year

The Division of Public Safety and Security (DPSS) Student Advisory Board welcomed four new and two returning members at its first meeting of the 2018-19 school year on Wednesday, Nov. 7. The DPSS Student Advisory Board facilitates and enhances communication…