Safety warnings are required to be sent when certain crimes present a serious or continuing threat to the campus community. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, commonly referred to as the Clery Act, was signed into federal law in 1990, to “keep students, parents, and employees well informed […]
Read MoreOn Thursday, Oct. 29, at 11:30 a.m., the University of Utah’s new crisis support specialists will join the Victim-Survivor Advocacy Resources Zoom Panel to highlight safety resources available on campus. Evelyn Cervantes and Hilary White joined the new Community Services division in August to work with University Police to provide assistance to victims of crime. […]
Read MoreThe University of Utah Police “Safety Fair Competition” is being extended until Dec. 18! To participate, students must develop a slogan and a poster that will educate other students on one of the topics listed below. Each participant may submit up to one poster for each category. Students can win gift cards from the University […]
Read MoreIn 2017, University of Utah Health Security had 34 officers to partner with medical personnel to serve patients and visitors in a safe environment. Today, the security team has 104 people under new leadership. This transformation has not gone unnoticed. Director of U Health Security Glenn Smith and Director of Support Services for U of […]
Read MoreThe new Community Services division at the U recently hired two new crisis support specialists dedicated to providing assistance to victims of crime. Any person from the U community can reach these specialists 24/7 to discuss situations such as stalking, domestic violence and inappropriate behaviors. Evelyn Cervantes started Aug. 17 and coordinates closely with the […]
Read MoreEditor’s note: In October 2019, the Commission on Presidential Debates selected the University of Utah to host the only 2020 vice presidential debate on Oct. 7. This was the first time a national debate was hosted in Utah. “Thank you to everyone who helped make tonight’s Vice Presidential debate a safe event for all who […]
Read MoreUniversity of Utah public safety is hosting a Thanksgiving Drive for the Feed U Pantry, from Oct. 5 to Nov. 5, to support U community members in need. Since 2014, the Feed U Pantry, located in the basement of the A. Ray Olpin Union building, has provided food to anyone with a valid Ucard. Through […]
Read MoreDuring the last month, eight vehicle burglaries were reported on campus. These cases are typically crimes of opportunity, and the University of Utah Police advise drivers and bicyclists to be aware of some behaviors that can help prevent burglary. Detectives Sioape Lautaha and Ryan Karren from the U Police investigation unit explained that the U […]
Read MoreTwo students from the University of Utah’s prestigious Presidential Internship in Higher Education Leadership joined the Office of the Chief Safety Officer for fall semester 2020. Founded 28 years ago as an ambassador program, the internship provides undergraduate students from diverse fields with an opportunity to understand higher education administration and gain experience in the […]
Read MoreBy Annalisa Purser, Director of Administration, Office of the Chief Safety Officer Two new public safety committees were created this month by University of Utah Chief Safety Officer Marlon Lynch and appointed by U President Ruth Watkins. The Public Safety Advisory Committee and the Independent Review Committee are comprised of students, faculty, and staff […]
Read MoreDuring the last 12 months, more than 1,000 University of Utah Health employees and campus partners were trained by U Health Security in a variety of courses, including a “Workplace Violence Prevention” workshop. This is one of the most popular courses and is designed to help medical staff from University Hospital and clinics navigate the […]
Read MoreUniversity of Utah Health Security Officer Cristina Lopez was having an uneventful shift when an emergency was reported. The call was to assist a woman giving birth in the hospital parking garage. It was past midnight when Officer Lopez arrived to see a woman and her husband with a baby in the middle of the […]
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