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Our Stories: Namrata "Namoo" Carolan
Namrata “Namoo” Carolan has traded her life in politics for one as a security officer at the University of Michigan.A former elected official, Carolan served a year on the Hil...
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Make Safety Part of Your Winter Break Plans As the semester wraps up and some Wolverine backpacks are traded for suitcases, the Division of Public Safety and Security (DPSS) wants to send warm wishes for a joyful—and safe—winter break. Whether ... -
A Season of Service, Safety, and Michigan Pride: Thank You from DPSS With the final Michigan Stadium event of 2025 behind us, the Division of Public Safety and Security (DPSS) extends our heartfelt gratitude to the dedicated professionals who helped make 2025 a milesto... -
“Is this a scam?” Why Awareness Is Key to Scam Prevention, and How to Report It Scams are frequent nationwide, and college campuses are no exception. At the University of Michigan, students, faculty, and staff continue to be targeted by increasingly sophisticated schemes designed... -
Our Stories: Jolene Collins Jolene Collins may be a two-time Michigan State University grad, but it’s at the University of Michigan where she’s found love.It’s not the love of a significant other, but one that taps into her pass... -
U-M Emergency Alert Test Scheduled for Monday, Nov. 3 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 n... -
Safety Is the Real Treat: Halloween Reminders from DPSS Halloween can be a fun time for students to experience once-a-year traditions, such as costume parties, trick-or-treating, or the many festivities around campus. The Division of Public Safety and Secu... -
U-M DPSS Special Victims Unit celebrates 10 years A small library off to the side of the road seems like just a building that many people drive by on their way somewhere else. But for four women at the University of Michigan, it’s where they gathered... -
Exemption Alert: Sidewalk Improvements Require Scooter Use The Division of Public Safety and Security (DPSS) wants to alert the community about upcoming sidewalk enhancements around campus. The University of Michigan Architecture, Engineering, and Constructio... -
Keep it Safe! Everyday Tips to Protect Yourself & Your Stuff A thriving university community is built not just on academic achievement, but on a strong sense of safety and trust among its members. At the University of Michigan, everyone plays a vital role in ke...