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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


Redefining the role: why “peace officers” embody productivity and positivity

September 24, 2023

For some community members, especially those of marginalized backgrounds, the presence of police officers can cause them to feel unwelcome, […]

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Empowering survivors: the vital role of Victim Advocate Services

September 24, 2023

According to a study by the National Institute of Justice, 20-25% of female students and 6-8% of male students have […]

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Setting a new standard for Clery compliance

September 24, 2023

The Jeanne Clery Act is a relatively unknown piece of legislation for those outside the world of campus safety. But […]

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Data-driven safety: new Public Safety Dashboard provides campus crime statistics

September 24, 2023

One big thing To enhance student safety and increase transparency, the University of Utah Department of Public Safety has launched […]

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    We are committed to continuous improvement and to creating a safe environment that meets the needs of the U community. Please share your feedback with us. This information is received by the Office of the Chief Safety Officer, which serves as the central administrative unit for all public safety functions, including University Police, Community Services, Emergency Management, Emergency Communications, Campus Security, and U Health Security.

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