A day inside a maximum security prison
Every morning, the author of this piece wakes up in Auburn Correctional Facility thinking the same thing, “I can’t wait to go home.” This is an account of a day in his life imprisoned. Read more »
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Breaking down Loretta Lynch's 97-page DPS report
The 97-page report is the product of a year-long investigation into how DPS interacts with members of the Syracuse University community this past year. Read more »
Loretta Lynch report lays out structure, powers of DPS review board
In a 97-page report released Monday, Lynch and her team outlined the structure and powers of the CRB. The board will be responsible for reviewing and commenting on standard operating procedures of the department. Read more »
SU’s Code of Student Conduct needs to change
While students should be held accountable for their actions, SU should not place them on academic probation. Read more »
Syracuse NAACP rejects city’s claims of partnership on police reform plan
The city will submit a plan to Albany in April as part of a state mandate for local police reform. Read more »
12 hate crimes, bias incidents reported on SU campus in 2019, new data says
The bias and hate incidents reported in 2019 show a dramatic increase from previous years. Read more »
Former SU student accused of sexual assault out of jail after posting bond
Cohen was extradited to Syracuse and was detained at the Onondaga County Justice Center on $200,000 bail. Cohen bonded out of jail Wednesday afternoon. Read more »
String of burglaries reported in University Neighborhood, South Campus
The alleged burglars have entered houses and apartments through unlocked windows and doors, the Department of Public Safety said. Read more »
Dozens gather in Westcott area to remember 23-year-old shooting victim
Jerry Murray was shot on Tuesday night in the Westcott neighborhood. Read more »
Man arrested after shooting in Westcott neighborhood
The shooting is the fourth to occur near the University Neighborhood in the past 30 days. Read more »
SPD arrests suspect after attempted sexual assault of SU student
The suspect was charged with first degree attempted rape, third degree robbery and fourth degree criminal mischief. Read more »
SPD investigates several burglaries near campus
The reported burglaries took place in the University Neighborhood. Read more »
DPS and SPD investigate robbery outside Brewster Hall
The robbery occurred at approximately 11:16 p.m. outside the freshman residence hall at 401 Van Buren Street. Read more »
Student under investigation for alleged sexual assault, SPD says
SPD is investigating an alleged incident of sexual assault involving an SU student that occurred at Brewster Hall. Read more »
Police respond to Walnut Park area after vehicles exchange gunfire
The two vehicles drove on East Adams St. past Walnut Avenue and Walnut Place, then continued north onto Comstock Avenue, DPS said in a campus-wide email. Read more »
Student robbed on corner of Harrison Street, Ostrom Avenue
An unknown man exited his vehicle, approached the student and stole their phone around 12:20 a.m. Read more »
Some staff members, contractors responsible for dorm thefts, SU says
More than 100 SU students reported missing items when they returned to campus to move belongings out of their dorm rooms. Read more »
DPS receives 75 reports of missing items from students retrieving dorm belongings
DPS’ crime log lists burglaries and larceries at several residence halls. Read more »
15 films to watch while stuck at home in quarantine
Screen Time Columnist Patrick Gunn recommends watching both old and new films while social distancing. Films such as “The Wizard of Oz,” “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse” and “Parasite” all made the list. Read more »
Destiny USA shooter deserves justice, not punishment
Moderate columnist Dylan Williams argues that Kyree Truax, the man that fired his gun in the Destiny USA mall on Black Friday, doesn’t deserve the max sentence for his crime. Read more »
Police investigate robbery reported at Huntington Hall
A public safety notice sent to the campus via email said officers were at Huntington Hall investigating reports of a robbery. Read more »
Interactive Crime Map: Off-campus larcenies, burglaries
Nine off-campus burglaries and larcenies were reported to the Department of Public Safety from Dec. 15 to Jan. 15. Read more »
SPD investigating series of off-campus burglaries
The Syracuse Police Department is investigating 13 break-ins reported between Dec. 15 and Jan. 15. Read more »
New York state cash bail ban solves systemic impartiality
Liberal Columnist Sydney Gold argues how the New York State cash bail ban provides equality within the justice system. Read more »
