Segway Added as Newest DPS Patrol Vehicle

DPS recently added a new vehicle to its patrol fleet, but it isn't a car. Instead, the department purchased a Segway, complete with flashing lights and sirens. The Segway offers a fuel-free way to enhance safety, increase officer visibility and mobility, and engage in community interaction.

WSYR interviews DPS Chief Anthony Callisto about the recent acquisition. Watch the video here.

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Free Self-Defense Class Offered This Summer

The Rape Aggression Defense System is a program of realistic self-defense tactics and techniques for women. The course is 12 hours, broken down over a four-week period, with one three-hour weekly class for four weeks. One class will be offered for free during the summer.

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DPS and Orange Alert Featured on Two News Stations

In response to the tragedy at Northern Illinois University, two local news stations, News 10 Now and WSTM Channel 3, featured DPS and SU's Orange Alert system

Click here for News 10 Now story and video

Click here for WSTM Channel 3 story and video