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Preventing campus violence through behavioral threat assessment and management

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The University of Utah is building additional capacity to prevent campus violence through its Threat Assessment & Management Partnership (also known as TAMP). This newly expanded program is housed within the Department of Public Safety and benefits from the multi-disciplinary expertise of several departments across campus, including Behavioral Intervention Teams in both Student Affairs and […]

February 13, 2025

Pathways for reporting hate-motivated incidents on campus

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At the University of Utah, we have a shared responsibility for creating a campus of belonging – one that is free from violent, threatening, and discriminatory behavior. While free speech, controversial ideas, and even harmful language are protected by the U.S. Constitution, hate crimes, threats of violence, and discrimination that violate the law or University […]

January 7, 2025

Honoring a “brother in blue”

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A chance encounter in Las Vegas formed a bond between two officers.

December 19, 2024

Health Security Team Redefines Hospital Safety

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The University of Utah Department of Public Safety’s Health Security team plays a vital role in maintaining safety at the University of Utah Hospital. In a recent interview, Dustin Banks, Associate Executive Director of Facilities Management, and Glenn Smith, Director of Health Security, shared insights into the unique challenges and approaches to healthcare security on […]

December 17, 2024

Improving campus safety and engagement with electric bikes

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The Department of Public Safety recently expanded its use of electric bikes to increase visibility, community engagement and accessibility to all areas of campus. While e-bikes have been used by University Police since 2021, the Department of Public Safety recently expanded its fleet, thanks to a partnership with Rad Power Bikes. The 10 new e-bikes […]

October 16, 2024

Multistep phishing attack aims to collect login credentials and personal info

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The attack that aims to potentially to get unauthorized access to university and personal accounts.

October 8, 2024

2023 crime statistics reports released

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Editor’s Note—The information in this story may be triggering for members of the campus community who have experienced dating violence. The University of Utah released two major safety reports this week—an accounting of overall campus crime and fire statistics required by federal law and a housing-specific analysis dictated by state law. Under the Clery Act, […]

September 19, 2024

2023 Clery Report explained

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Over the past several years, University Department of Public Safety leaders have implemented practices to improve trauma-informed responses within the department.

September 19, 2024

UUPD tips for avoiding common cybercrimes

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College students are prime targets for hackers and financial crime.

September 10, 2024

University of Utah Safety Updates

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Public Safety is one of the key places to report interpersonal violence, sexual assault and property crimes that happen on campus or among members of the campus community.

August 21, 2024

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

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These interactions allow public safety staff to work with residents and staff in a positive, non-threatening environment, with a focus on finding solutions.

August 15, 2024

Graffiti Damage to Presidents Circle

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The University of Utah Department of Public Safety is actively investigating this case and is asking the public for assistance in identifying the suspect.

May 7, 2024