public safety
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October 1, 2024
2024 Security and Fire Safety Report available online
The U-M Security and Fire Safety Report for 2024 is online with information about public safety and emergency services, as well as statistics of reported crime on and around campus.
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March 22, 2024
University names first Black woman police chief
Crystal James has been named chief of the U-M Police Department, making her the first Black person to hold the position on the Ann Arbor campus, and the first woman chief on any of U-M’s three campuses.
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March 19, 2024
U-M Emergency Alert test planned for March 20
The Division of Public Safety and Security will test the U-M Emergency Alert system at noon March 20 to ensure the system continues functioning as expected.
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November 18, 2023
UM Emergency Alert system test set for Nov. 20
The Division of Public Safety and Security will test the UM Emergency Alert system at noon Nov. 20. The test will be sent through all alert system methods.
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November 2, 2023
Weapons detection system expands U-M security operations
U-M is expanding its security operations with a new walk-through weapons detection system at Michigan Stadium. The new system will be operational with the Nov. 4 football game against Purdue University.
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October 3, 2023
2023 Security and Fire Safety Report now available online
The U-M Security and Fire Safety Report for 2023 is now available online with information about public safety and emergency services, as well as three-year statistics of reported crime on campus and adjoining properties.
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July 31, 2023
Study to examine criminal justice reform in Michigan
The Center for Local, State and Urban Policy, and Poverty Solutions will look at the perspective of Michigan’s local officials on factors related to racial justice and other public safety policies.
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September 7, 2022
DPSS provides updates on recent unrelated incidents
The Division of Public Safety and Security has posted updates to four unrelated incidents that have caused concern to members of the campus community. None involves current public safety threats.
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August 15, 2022
New policy, tracking system aids Clery Act compliance
U-M has developed a new robust process to identify, notify, train and track employees who have responsibility under federal regulations to report certain crimes to the university.
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October 7, 2021
Reflecting on U-M’s anti-racism initiatives a year later
Nearly a year after several new anti-racism initiatives were announced, students, staff and faculty have had opportunities to discuss, listen and learn about how to build a more equitable and inclusive community.
