The Ann Arbor Police Department has received several home invasion reports from residents who were returning home from the holiday break in the off-campus neighborhood south of Hill Street (Burns Park area). Various items were stolen. The incidents occurred between…
As Thanksgiving break quickly approaches, we have some tips for staying safe, whether you’re heading home or staying on campus. Leaving Campus Close and lock all windows and doors Close curtains or blinds Secure valuables and keep them out of…
Reflecting on the information surrounding the tragic incidents at the University of Virginia and the University of Idaho, our thoughts are with the victims and their families. “Acts of violence, however they occur, instill an anxiety that can be difficult…
The University of Michigan Police Department is investigating a report received today, November 12, of an assault that occurred Thursday on North Campus near Baits Field, 1400 block Hubbard. At around 2:20 p.m. on November 10, a U-M student was…
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: 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…