public safety

October 3, 2021
Leaders say threat from web post mitigated; classes to continue
President Mark Schlissel and Provost Susan M. Collins told the Ann Arbor campus community a shooting threat that had been posted online has been mitigated and that classes and activities will continue as scheduled.
- Updates from the Division of Public Safety and Security
October 2, 2021
U-M leaders, DPSS address online shooting threat
U-M officials say there is no indication of imminent harm to the Ann Arbor campus community from a shooting threat that had been posted online. On-campus activities will continue Monday.
- Updates from the Division of Public Safety and Security
September 23, 2021
DPSS issues update on status of task force recommendations

The Division of Public Safety and Security has outlined its progress on implementing a number of recommendations identified by the Advancing Public Safety at U-M Task Force.
April 16, 2021
Public safety task force to share preliminary recommendations

The Advancing Public Safety at the University of Michigan Task Force will share its preliminary recommendations related to fostering public safety on campus at a virtual forum April 21.
March 3, 2021
Public safety task force to host second community forum

The Advancing Public Safety at the University of Michigan Task Force will share a status report on its work during a second virtual community forum at 7 p.m. March 10.
February 10, 2021
Forum provides task force with input about U-M policing

Students, parents, faculty and staff shared their experiences with campus policing this week as part of an ongoing effort to determine what’s working and what needs to be improved at the Division of Public Safety and Security.
January 12, 2021
U-M’s annual security and fire safety report available

The 2020 edition of U-M’s Annual Security Report and Fire Safety Report is available with information about public safety and emergency services, as well as a report on fire safety and statistics for on-campus housing.
January 11, 2021
Task force selected to examine campus public safety practices

President Mark Schlissel and Provost Susan M. Collins have appointed a task force to examine what’s working and what needs to be improved with the university’s Division of Public Safety and Security.
September 15, 2020
Schlissel, Collins discuss responses to COVID-19, racial tensions

While acknowledging missteps in how U-M leaders have engaged with the campus community in recent months, President Mark Schlissel and Provost Susan M. Collins say they will work hard to restore trust and transparency moving forward.
June 3, 2020
Tips for severe weather threats during COVID-19

With measures in place on campus to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, choosing shelter locations may present challenges during the current tornado season or other severe weather events.