Security Update
DPS
DPS now responds to text messages
Beginning yesterday, members of the UR community may contact the Department of Public Safety (DPS) via text, using the 585-275-3333 DPS phone number. Dispatchers are also able to respond to these messages over text as well. According to an email to Campus Times from DPS Chief Mark Fischer, the idea came from a student suggestion […]
Eastman
Eastman adds security measures in response to attempted assault
The changes, slated to begin Monday, Feb. 18, are the latest in a string of security developments. Read More
Crime
Tutoring flyers distributed in supposed scam
On Jan. 26, DPS staff investigated a possible scam involving flyers for “High Quality Tutoring” being passed around in two classrooms. Read More
Fire
Flooding in Morey Hall causes minor damage
Morey Hall leak caused by a failed fan coil results in a pool of water, then a tunnel closure. Read More
Security Update
Rettner burglar makes off with the goods
1. On Nov. 11, staff in the Technology Lending Library in Rettner Hall reported that sometime between Oct. 10 and Nov. 11, an unidentified person or persons had stolen two laptops, a tablet, six digital cameras and a pair of goggles from a secured cabinet. Department of Public Safety (DPS) officers found no signs of […]
Security Update
Staff member finds unknown man in office
1. On Nov. 9 at 10:35 a.m., a staff member in Lattimore Hall reported a “suspicious person in their office. The staff member stated that they had stepped out of their office for a few minutes, and when they returned to the office, an unknown man was seated at their desk. The staff member confronted […]
Security Update
Injured deer runs into Emergency Department
1. On Oct. 26 at 3:54 p.m., a deer was struck by a vehicle on Elmwood Avenue after jumping over the fence from the Mt. Hope Cemetery. After being struck by the car, the injured deer ran into the Emergency Department (ED) front loop. The deer was then able to run into the ambulance doors […]
Security Update
‘Dance concert’ forbidden at Eastman
1. On Oct. 15 at 4:12 p.m., Department of Public Safety (DPS) officers responded to a report at the Sibley Library at the Eastman School of Music (ESM) of a male who “did not appear to belong in the area.” When officers arrived, they found that the male was talking to staff at the circulation […]
Security Update
Men with bolt cutters hanging near bike racks
1. On Sept. 11 at 9:13 p.m., DPS officers responded to the report of two males acting suspicious hanging around a bike rack outside Susan B. Anthony Hall. Officers located the two males and found that neither male was affiliated. One of the two was in possession of bolt cutters. Officers checked the bike rack […]
Security Update
Burglary at Rettner Hall
1. Electronics were stolen from Rettner Hall on Sunday, April 26 some time between 4 a.m. and 8 a.m. Department of Public Safety (DPS) and local law enforcement agencies are actively investigating the burglary. DPS said in a statement that they are using CCTV, access control and IT records “to help narrow down timeframes and […]
