2022 Purple Run has Record Participation [Photos]

The University of Michigan Division of Public Safety and Security (DPSS), in partnership with the Washtenaw County Prosecutor’s Office and the Ann Arbor Police Department, hosted the 8th Annual Purple Run on Saturday, October 22, 2022, on North Campus. The…


Update: Missing Person – FOUND

UPDATE: Marilyn Halthon has been found. Many thanks to community members for their vigilance and for contacting us.October 25, 2022 – DPSS is looking for Marilyn Halthon, 78 years of age. Halthon suffers from dementia and left her husband’s appointment…


Halloween Safety Tips

As you prepare to celebrate Halloween this year, be sure to keep these 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 cautionDiscourage…


UM Emergency Alert test completed – Tuesday, Oct. 18

DPSS conducted a test of the UM Emergency Alert system today. If this had been an actual emergency, more information and updates would be posted on the DPSS website. Testing of the system is now complete.   Please visit our website for…


Security Bulletin: Help Prevent Bike Thefts

Our University of Michigan community has reported an increase in bike thefts.  During the last two months, more than 40 bicycle thefts were reported to the University of Michigan Police Department. We are actively investigating these cases and asking the…


U-M 2021-22 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report available now

Dear University of Michigan-Ann Arbor students, faculty, and staff: The University of Michigan Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (ASFSR) for 2022 is now available. This comprehensive resource on campus safety is published each year by the Division of Public Safety and…


“A Hunga-Rican who now calls Michigan Home”

The University of Michigan believes diversity, equity, and inclusion are integral to its mission as an educational institution. Diversity, in particular, is key to individual flourishing, educational excellence, and the advancement of knowledge at U-M. The Division of Public Safety…


Reminder: Update your personal information in Wolverine Access

Starting September 19, when new fall 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…


Updates on Recent Unrelated Incidents

DPSS is aware of several unrelated incidents causing concern to members of our community. There is no current public safety threat. However, we would like to provide information and updates to keep our community informed. Please see descriptions of the…


Things to Keep in Mind as you Prepare to Come HoMe

Welcome HoMe It’s hard to believe that in just a couple of days, we will begin welcoming another new class of Wolverines home to Ann Arbor for the 2022-23 school year. Whether you’re beginning your first year on campus or…