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The University of Utah Chief Safety Officer has responsibility for the oversight and coordination of all campus safety initiatives. In addition to overseeing campus-wide safety programs, the CSO also supervises the public safety operational divisions, which include University Police, Community Services, Campus Security, U Health Security, Clery Compliance, Emergency Management, and Emergency Communications.

We are all united by the desire to feel safe.  This is a basic human need. Our teams are committed to meeting the safety needs of the thousands of individuals who learn, work, live, teach, or visit our campus every day.

 

 

MESSAGE FROM THE CHIEF SAFETY OFFICER

The University of Utah’s efforts to prioritize, elevate and reimagine safety inspired me to re-engage in public safety service after three decades in state law enforcement. I am honored to serve as the chief safety officer at this time of self-reflection, creativity and transformation in campus safety.

Our effort requires going beyond historical policing. I am committed to increasing capacity, improving communication and strengthening professional standards. We have established new safety committees and developed a SafeU Student Ambassador program. New safety divisions and a centralized administrative office guide our strategic initiatives, campus partnerships and relationships with external public safety agencies. I am confident that our continued innovations will demonstrate effectiveness and help serve as a model for others.

I have always been passionate about public safety and service and look forward to leading with respect and empathy. After 31 years in law enforcement—working as a homeland security advisor to two governors, leading the Utah Highway Patrol and State Bureau of Investigation, and serving as commissioner of Public Safety for the state of Utah — I know that the future of public safety depends on listening to the community. We must be open to doing our work differently, acknowledging our difficult past and holding ourselves accountable to it.

Our team remains dedicated to earning the U community’s trust and partnering with you to create a safe and welcoming campus where everyone feels accepted and empowered to succeed. With the changes we are implementing, University Safety operations are becoming part of a holistic, transparent and strategic effort that allows us to work together to build an environment where everyone can feel safe with a sense of belonging.

 

Keith Squires

Chief Safety Officer

University of Utah

Chief Safety Officer

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Keith Squires

Chief Safety Officer

Keith Squires

Chief Safety Officer
As Chief Safety Officer of the University of Utah, Keith Squires is responsible for the oversight and coordination of all campus safety initiatives, as well as supervising the university's public safety divisions. He served in Governor Gary Herbert’s cabinet as the Utah Commissioner of Public Safety, retiring in September 2018 after 31 years of service as a law enforcement officer. He served as the homeland security advisor for Governors Huntsman and Herbert. Keith has served the state in many other capacities, including as director of the State Bureau of Investigation, assistant superintendent of the Utah Highway Patrol, and director of Emergency Management and Homeland Security. Keith served as a state and local law enforcement advisor to U.S. Director of National Intelligence James Clapper. He holds a master’s degree in homeland defense and security from the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School and a bachelor’s degree in administration of criminal justice. He is a graduate of the FBI National Academy and FBI National Executive Institute.

 801-587-1582
 keith.squires@utah.edu
 Park Building, Room 209

Office of the Chief Safety Officer

Kimberly Barnett

Deputy Chief Safety Officer - Support Services

Kimberly Barnett

Deputy Chief Safety Officer - Support Services
Kim oversees the Support Service Bureau which includes the Emergency Communications Center, Campus Security, Clery Compliance, and Student Interns. She comes to us after spending over a decade with the Salt Lake County Mayor’s Office serving three different county mayors. Kim served in various capacities at the county, most recently as the Associate Deputy Mayor of County Services. She began her career in the nonprofit sector assisting victims of domestic violence and sexual assault to create new lives free from violence. As a graduate of the University of Utah with her Bachelor of Science in Sociology and Masters of Public Administration, she is thrilled to be back on campus as part of the Department of Public Safety team.
 801-581-3976
 k.barnett@utah.edu
 Park 209

Scott Carver

Deputy Chief Safety Officer - Police Services

Scott Carver

Deputy Chief Safety Officer - Police Services
Deputy Chief Carver is responsible for the Police Services Bureau which handles all law enforcement related functions at the University of Utah. Scott started his law enforcement career with the Ogden City Police Department in 1975. He worked most of his career, from 1987 to 2007, at the Utah Department of Corrections, including working as a parole officer and prison warden, and from 2004 to 2007, as department director. Scott then spent a decade as undersheriff at the Salt Lake County Sheriff’s Office/Unified Police Department, before joining the Utah Attorney General’s Office in 2019 as the director of training. He was also an adjunct professor of criminal justice at Weber State University from 2002 to 2007.
 (801) 646-6692
 scott.carver@utah.edu
 1658 East 500 South

Major Heather Sturzenegger

Executive Officer

Major Heather Sturzenegger

Executive Officer
As Executive Officer with the Chief Safety Officer (CSO) at the University of Utah, Major Heather Sturzenegger is responsible for serving as principal liaison and source of coordination for the CSO as it relates to external public safety agencies, community engagement, public safety committee management, intra-department coordination/communication, and professional responsibility. Heather has 15 years of law enforcement experience. Prior to becoming the Executive Officer, she served as lieutenant over investigations. Heather is an instructor with the Police Officer Standards and Training, teaching Adult Sexual Assault Investigations to investigators all over the State. Heather has a bachelor’s degree in Emergency Services Administration, with an emphasis in Emergency Management.

 801-581-3976
 heather.sturzenegger@utah.edu
 Park Building, Room 209

Chris Snyder

Chief of Staff

Chris Snyder

Chief of Staff
Serving as Chief of Staff, Chris is responsible for strategic planning, project management, policy development, accreditation, and legislative research. He has 27 years of public safety experience, including 23 years with the South Salt Lake Police Department, retiring as Chief of Police in 2014. He is a past recipient of the Utah Chiefs of Police Association, Chief of the Year award, and has been recognized by the Utah Council on Victims of Crime for his dedication to victim services. Chris is also a graduate of the 239th Session of the FBI National Academy. Prior to serving as Chief of Staff, Chris managed training and professional standards for the Health Security Division. He is a certified Crisis Prevention Institute instructor and workplace violence prevention specialist. He has taught numerous University of Utah Health employees and has presented at multiple conferences both locally and nationwide.

 801-587-1582
 chris.w.snyder@utah.edu
 Park Building, Room 209

Stuart Moffatt

Director of Emergency Management

Stuart Moffatt

Director of Emergency Management
Stuart oversees the U’s Emergency Management division, which will expand to include travel safety. He served as the associate director of Emergency Management for the University of Utah for a decade, facilitating and coordinating operational responses, as well as emergency planning, training, and exercises. He holds a Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) designation from the International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM) and has served as a regional representative for the IAEM University and College Caucus. Stuart has been an active participant in the Utah Emergency Management Association (UEMA) as a regular member, board member and conference speaker. He holds an honors bachelor’s degree in disaster management from the University of Utah.

 801-213-1092
 stuart.moffatt@utah.edu
 Public Safety Building
   S.J. Quinney College of Law Building, Room 4220

Glenn Smith

Director of U Health Security

Glenn Smith

Director of U Health Security
Glenn directs the U Health Security team, which supports the university’s hospitals, community clinics, and the health sciences. He began working at the U in October 2017 after 25 years in law enforcement. Most recently, he was a lieutenant serving as the watch commander and department head for the South Salt Lake Mayor. He assisted with building the Community Connection Program, which aimed to improve lives by making a cleaner and safer community by deploying volunteers, materials, donations, and federal block grant money into neighborhoods. He was also a sergeant over the community resources unit.

 801-587-0696
 glenn.smith@dps.utah.edu
 University of Utah Hospital, Room PA545

 

LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD

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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