Emergency Alert

All Clear – 5:11am It is safe to resume regular activities Update #2 – 5:09am Ann Arbor Police continue to investigate. They believe this is an isolated incident and not an ongoing threat to the community. If you have any…


Are You Emergency Ready?

As we embark on a new academic year filled with promise, it’s essential to prioritize safety and security for all members of our University of Michigan community.


Computer and 911 Outage

Update: Phone service restored.

DPSS is experiencing technical difficulties with our dispatch phone system, caused by a global outage. It is unclear when this issue will be resolved. Individuals needing to call 911 or the university’s Division of Public Safety and Security should contact DPSS at (734)763-3434, text 911 directly or send a text message to 377911. Other local 911 systems may also be impacted.


U-M Emergency Alert July 10: SAFETY ISSUES RESOLVED

U-M Emergency Alert July 10: ALL CLEAR On July 10, from 1:08 p.m. to 4:13 p.m., DPSS issued an emergency alert to the Ann Arbor campus due to safety hazards caused by a flood at the Palmer Parking Structure. The…


Summer Safety Tips To Celebrate National Safety Month

DPSS is joining the National Safety Council (NSC) in celebrating National Safety Month in June. In a state like Michigan that experiences four seasons, potential hazards and safety tips often look different depending on the time of year. As we…


Removing The Encampment

This morning, just before 6 a.m., university law enforcement began clearing the encampment on the Central Campus Diag at the University of Michigan. Officers issued three verbal warnings over a 15-minute period, asking the approximately 50 people who were in…


Security Bulletin: Non-Aggravated Assault

The University of Michigan Police Department is investigating an assault that occurred in the 1000 block of South University, near Randall Laboratory and West Hall on May 10, 2024, at approximately 10:15 p.m. 


Security Bulletin: Off-Campus Shooting

An off campus shooting incident occurred at approximately 1:45 a.m. on May 3, 2024 in the 3300 block of Washtenaw Ave. The shooting is not believed to be random. Investigation is ongoing.


Crime Alert – 2024-03 (Canceled)

UMPD is investigating a sexual assault that occurred on April 28, 2024, between 6:20 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. at the Glen Street Parking Structure (Lot M-61) 333 Glen Ave., Ann Arbor.