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Antisemitic graffiti on a first-floor desk in Bird Library was reported earlier this week, Syracuse University’s Department of Public Safety confirmed in a bias incident report Friday.
The graffiti was reported anonymously by way of the Stop Bias Portal and referred to DPS on Wednesday, in accordance with the report. SU’s Facilities Services proceeded to take away the graffiti.
DPS officers searched Bird Library upon receiving the report and located no further graffiti.
DPS is actively investigating and is reviewing safety digital camera footage, in accordance with DPS’ bias incident tracker. DPS has notified the Syracuse Police Department and New York State police of the incident.
“In a time of such heightened fear, as a community, we must confront and reject hate and take actions that demonstrate support for and empathy toward those feeling especially vulnerable,” wrote Craig Stone, SU’s chief of campus security and emergency administration companies.. “Our investigators are continuing their review of available video footage as we work towards a resolution.”
Students who want to report a bias incident or to obtain help can contact DPS at (315) 443-3514, e-mail [email protected] or go to the Stop Bias website. Students can report incidents utilizing the Silent Witness instrument or the Orange Safe cell app.
This story shall be up to date with further reporting.
Published on November 3, 2023 at 6:13 pm
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