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Emergency on campus? Breaking news? Whatever the case, DPSS's news and alerts keep you apprised of campus goings-on.

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Students, faculty and staff are automatically enrolled to receive U-M Emergency Alerts via email and text message/SMS. Please visit the Verify Emergency Alert Enrollment page to confirm or update the mobile number, voice-only number, or email currently enrolled in the system.

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Emergency Alerts

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    U-M Emergency Alert - Shots Fired [CANCELED]

    ALL CLEAR - 8:39 AM: Division Street has been reopened. There is no evidence of shots fired and no active threat to the community. More Info: dpss.umich.eduUpdate #1 - 8:22 AM: Ann Arbor Police Department on scene and actively investigating. Division...
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Crime Alerts

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    Crime Alert 2025-1: Felonious Assault [Canceled]

    Summary: The University of Michigan Police Department (UMPD) is investigating a reported stabbing at the Michigan Medicine Pavilion construction site. According to information provided to the police, the victim, who is acquainted with the suspect, wa...
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Security Bulletins

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    Security Bulletin 12/15/24: Assault with Intent to do Great Bodily Harm

    The Ann Arbor Police Department (AAPD) has informed DPSS of an ongoing investigation into an off-campus assault that occurred in the 600 block of East William Street. According to AAPD, the victim reported seeing three suspects stealing items, includ...
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  • 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 now complete.Please visit our website for more info...
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