Local Law Enforcement Trained Together on Active Attacker Response

The University of Michigan Police Department (UMPD), Ann Arbor Fire Department (AAFD), and Ann Arbor Police Department (AAPD) collaborated to co-host a “High Risk Unified Commander” (HRUC) training course on Friday, August 12. Instructor Jim Etzin led this specialized training…


Police Training on June 1-2

The University of Michigan Police Department will be conducting training on June 1 and 2 between 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. within a fenced area at the Northwood III buildings. The training will consist of sworn police officers responding to…


Beware of Fraudulent Job Offers

An increasing number of University of Michigan students have contacted the U-M Police Department to report fraudulent activity. The scheme involves students receiving a message to their Umich email account in which they are offered a money-making opportunity. The sender…


SECURITY BULLETIN: Home Invasion in Off-Campus Residence

The Ann Arbor Police Department (AAPD) is actively investigating a home invasion and felonious assault that occurred in an off-campus neighborhood. At approximately 3:30 a.m. AAPD officers were dispatched to the 1100 block of Packard St. to respond to a…



DPSS is Participating in Autism Acceptance Month

In recognition of Autism Acceptance Month, the University of Michigan Division of Public Safety and Security (DPSS) will be participating in a couple of public events to help spread awareness and acceptance throughout our communities. Our UM-Flint officers will be…


DPSS to host FREE storm spotter training at U-M on April 22

The Division of Public Safety and Security (DPSS) in partnership with the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office and the City of Ann Arbor Office of Emergency Management are hosting a National Weather Service (NWS) SKYWARN® Storm Spotter Training course on Friday,…


SECURITY BULLETIN: Home Invasions in Off-Campus Residences

Two home invasions at off-campus residences on Church St. were reported to the Ann Arbor Police Department.  At approximately 7:30 a.m. on March 31, 2022, Ann Arbor police responded to a call regarding a home invasion at an off-campus residence…


Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Sexual Assault Awareness Month began as a national campaign in 2001 by the National Sexual Violence Resource Center. Though social activism around the topic of sexual assault far predates 2001, the campaign has worked to educate others and advocate for…


UM Emergency Alert test conducted Wednesday, March 30

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. The testing of the system is now complete.  About the UM…