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Accreditation
Accreditation is when a public safety organization reviews its directives, procedures, practices, and operations to demonstrate compliance with best practice standards established by an independent accrediting body. The University of Utah Department of Public Safety, is a candidate agency for accreditation by the Utah Chiefs of Police Association (UCOPA) and the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators (IACLEA). To become accredited by both bodies, the department must demonstrate compliance with a combined 400 standards, many of which are specific to providing law enforcement and public safety services to a campus community. Compliance with these standards is determined during a rigorous, on-site assessment by members of the accrediting body. Accreditation increases department transparency and accountability, promotes professionalism, and ensures the highest quality delivery of public safety services.
Strategic Plan
The department developed a five-year strategic plan to guide University Safety efforts over the coming years. A group of representatives from across the department began meeting regularly in June 2020 to create a plan that outlines the vision, mission, objectives, strategies, and action plans that provide a foundation for the growing and evolving department and direct its efforts into the future.
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Safety Warnings
The U’s Campus Alert System is designed to reach everyone on campus in the best way possible during an emergency. Most alerts are sent via email. On rare occasions, when every second counts, emergency messages will be sent via text to cell phones. To sign up to receive text notifications, log into CIS and click on the Campus Alert link. Students, faculty, staff and even visitors can also be alerted of emergencies using the U Heads Up app.
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Safety Committees
The Chief Safety Officer has created new committees and is revitalizing existing ones. These committees include students, faculty, and staff and ensure broad representation is included in public safety decision-making. The new Public Safety Advisory Committee explores policies, training requirements, and diversity strategies. The Independent Review Committee reviews citizen complaints of abusive language, violations of rights, excessive force, and dereliction of duty brought against public safety personnel. Following internal affairs reviews, this committee will be able to comment on policies and recommend procedural and communication changes.
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Public Safety News


New crosswalk technology makes U crosswalks safer

The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) is making the pedestrian experience on the main roadways...

Improving campus safety and engagement with electric bikes

The Department of Public Safety recently expanded its use of electric bikes to increase visibility,...

Multistep phishing attack aims to collect login credentials and personal info

The U’s Information Security Office (ISO) warns students, faculty, and staff about an ongoing, sophisticated,...

2023 crime statistics reports released

Editor’s Note—The information in this story may be triggering for members of the campus community...

2023 Clery Report explained

Editor’s Note—The information in this story may be triggering for members of the campus community...

UUPD tips for avoiding common cybercrimes

With the return to campus this fall, the University of Utah Public Safety Department is...

University of Utah Safety Updates

The University of Utah’s Department of Public Safety continues to evolve, including new staff, training,...

Collaborative partnership between U of U Housing and the Department of Public Safety

The University of Utah Department of Public Safety (DPS) has been working closely with Housing...

U of U ALERT: Burglary at Shoreline Ridge 

At approximately 1:30 AM this morning a burglary occurred at Shoreline Ridge residence halls. A...

U of U ALERT: Bicycles stolen at Sunnyside Apartments

The University of Utah Department of Public Safety is actively investigating a series of burglaries at the University Sunnyside Apartments, Cottonwood 796 and 797.    The...

Open Positions in Public Safety
Safety looks and feels different to each person, and the U Department of Public Safety is committed to working with the community to foster a safe environment where all individuals feel empowered and equipped to succeed in their work, education, and other business with the university.
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