UMPD arrests bike larceny suspect

The University of Michigan Police Department arrested a 17-year-old for bike larceny on campus Thursday, July 19. A UMPD officer observed the suspect riding a bike, which was reported as stolen to UMPD the day before. Officers also recovered two…



Increase in bicycle theft on campus

The University of Michigan has recently seen an increase in bicycle theft on and near campus. Even though a recent University of Michigan Police Department investigation ultimately led to the arrest of two adults, bike theft is still occurring. To…



University of Michigan Police Department to deploy Tasers

As an additional measure to maintaining safety on the Ann Arbor campus, University of Michigan Police Department officers will now carry electronic control devices (ECDs), also known as Tasers, effective July 1. The devices, commonly carried by police officers nationwide,…


UMPD seeks owners of stolen bicycles after two suspects arrested

After receiving reports of bicycle theft, a University of Michigan Police Department investigation ultimately led to the arrest of two adults for bicycle larceny. On May 19, 2018, officers recovered three confirmed stolen bicycles as well as five suspected stolen…


DPSS Run, Hide, Fight video wins Emmy® awards in four categories

The creators of the DPSS Video “Active Attacker – Response & Prevention” were honored with four Emmy® awards at the 40th Michigan Emmy® Awards ceremony held June 16 at the MotorCity Sound Board Theater. The four categories include: Emmy® for…




Fraudulent Survey on Facebook

Several students recently reported to the University of Michigan Police about a fraudulent survey request posted on the “Ladies of UofM: Buy, Sell, Trade” closed Facebook Group. The survey offered gift cards in return for providing personal information in a…