Division of Public Safety and Security

U-M Emergency Alert 08/10 – CANCELED

Update #2: 2:33pm ALL CLEAR It is safe to resume regular activities. For more information, visit: dpss.umich.edu Update #1: 2:22pm Multiple downed live wires have been reported. Authorities are on the scene, and the public is asked to avoid the…


U-M Emergency Alert 08/05 – CANCELED

Update #3: 5:28 pm 1900 Fuller Rd Fuller Mitchell Field ALL CLEAR It is safe to resume regular activities. For more information, visit: dpss.umich.edu Update #2: Fire is out and scene is contained, however, continue to avoid area as the…


Beat the heat and stay safe

Summer is in full swing in Ann Arbor, and the National Weather Service has announced a hazardous weather outlook for Southeast Michigan due to the extreme heat levels. Whether working outside, exercising, or doing other outdoor activities, the Division of…


Pedal with Caution: Staying Safe While Biking

As the weather warms up, more campus community members will be riding bicycles for their commutes or recreation. The University of Michigan proudly has campuses in three bicycle-friendly areas—Dearborn, Flint, and Ann Arbor. In fact, Ann Arbor was named one…


Graduation and Moving Out: End of the Year Safety Tips

As the semester winds down, another University of Michigan chapter will be ending, and many students will be leaving campus, either for the summer or as graduates. This means there will be more visitors around Ann Arbor, and activity happening…


Spring Game Safety Tips for Fans and Families

For the first time since December, football is set to be back at the Big House this weekend! The Annual Spring Game is set to take place on Saturday, April 19, 2025. Every spring, the event gives fans a chance…


U-M Emergency Alert Test Scheduled for Monday, April 14 2025

UPDATE: 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…


Our Stories: Beth Mordaunt

Beth Mordaunt’s official title may be guest services specialist, but her presence at C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital on the University of Michigan’s campus means a lot to patients and visitors. On the surface, Mordaunt simply works on the 8th floor…


Bet Smart: How to Stay Safe While Gambling Online

Since its legalization in the state of Michigan in 2019, billions of dollars have been spent on  sports betting online.  And with the rollout of phone apps, gambling is more accessible than ever. With March Madness underway, the Division of…


UPDATE: City of Ann Arbor Boil Water Advisory lifted

UPDATE 3/19/25: The City of Ann Arbor has lifted the boil water advisory that was issued on Monday due to water main breaks that occurred on Plymouth Road b/w Green & Huron Parkway. Test results showed no evidence of contamination…