In 2020, the University Safety Department introduced the Thanksgiving Drive for the Feed U Pantry, and this year, the department is expanding it with eight locations across campus. The collection takes place from Oct. 5 to Nov. 5 and helps students and U community members in need. “We started this initiative last year, and the […]
Read MoreThe University of Utah’s 2021 Annual Security & Fire Safety Reports are now available with data from 2020. The reports, one for Utah and one for the Utah Asia Campus, include statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. The reports also provide information about […]
Read MoreAs part of the University of Utah’s goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and achieve carbon neutrality, the U’s Sustainability Office donated three electric assisted bikes (e-bikes) and bicycle equipment to University Police. “The U is one of only 30 colleges ranked as a Gold Bicycle Friendly University by the League of American Bicyclists, so […]
Read MoreTo better reflect the holistic approach to safety at the University of Utah, the Department of Public Safety has changed its name to the University Safety Department. The name change also acknowledges an updated and expanded organizational structure, designed to better meet the needs of the U community. In 2019, the University of Utah created […]
Read MoreThis fall, 11 new digital signs were installed around campus. This new platform will display a wide array of information, but an important feature is enhancing safety messaging on campus. “The major purpose of these signs is to have another tool for safety messaging available on campus,” said Brett Eden, director of Auxiliary Business Development. […]
Read MoreAt the University of Utah, service-oriented security teams patrol the campus and hospital 24/7, assisting students, employees, patients and visitors with a variety of services. There are two security teams at the U – one that focuses on the academic campus environment and one that serves the U’s hospitals and clinics. These teams of unarmed, […]
Read MoreUniversity of Utah Police are now using body-worn cameras to promote accountability; increase public trust; provide supportive documentation for complaints, investigations and prosecutions; and improve training opportunities. “We want to be transparent in all our dealings with the community on campus, and the body-worn cameras are going to be a major part of that,” said […]
Read MoreThe University of Utah Police Department is the first and only law enforcement agency in Utah to join the 30×30 initiative, which aims to increase the representation of women in police recruit classes to 30% by 2030. According to its website, the 30×30 initiative is a coalition of police leaders, researchers, and professional organizations who […]
Read MorePolice officers on the University of Utah campus take their duties very seriously. They work hard to ensure the safety of the community, and enforce the rules and regulations put in place. They are also all humans who care for the needs of others and are compassionate to their plights. These two realities came into […]
Read MoreKeith Squires joined the University of Utah in July 2020 as executive officer to inaugural Chief Safety Officer Marlon Lynch. When Lynch announced his departure, Squires was asked to serve as interim CSO, effective April 1, 2021. As interim Chief Safety Officer, Squires is responsible for the oversight and coordination of all campus safety initiatives, […]
Read MoreLast year shined a spotlight on emergency preparedness. An earthquake, a windstorm, and an ongoing pandemic were some of the events that characterized 2020. In fall 2020, Emergency Management partnered with the Hinckley Institute of Politics’ Hope Corps internship program, a platform that connects students with local organizations. In November, two students were incorporated into […]
Read MoreFor the past academic year, three Presidential Interns worked within University Safety, serving at a critical time for the evolving department and helping to lay the foundation for several new programs and initiatives. Alvin Tsang and Sabah Sial spent two semesters with U Safety, and Ean Bigelow joined the group in spring semester, after serving […]
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