Many universities have a little-known office dedicated to planning and preparing for emergencies. At the University of Utah, Emergency Management is a unit within University Safety’s Emergency Services division that has the critical task of planning, training, exercising and preparing the U community and the environment for all kinds of crises. While many students may […]
Read MoreThis month, University of Utah Police joined the One Mind Campaign, an initiative from the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) that seeks to ensure successful interactions between police officers and persons affected by mental illness by encouraging law enforcement organizations to connect with local communities, public safety organizations, and mental health organizations. To […]
Read MoreAmid a tense political climate and deadly pandemic, national protests against police brutality and systemic racism have drawn attention to the need for rethinking and reforming traditional policing. The summer of social unrest tied to the fight for racial and social justice also has prompted soul-searching at colleges and universities nationwide, as campuses experience an […]
Read MoreWhen you think about campus security officers, you might picture individuals patrolling, locking and unlocking buildings, or providing courtesy escorts and motorist assistance. However, some members of the University of Utah Campus Security team have some unexpected talents and expertise. A team of six security officers who work in the Natural History Museum of Utah […]
Read MoreUniversity of Utah Safety hosted a Thanksgiving Drive for the Feed U Pantry, from Oct. 5 to Nov. 5, to support U community members in need. More than 570 pounds of food were collected from donations across the university. Since 2014, the Feed U Pantry, located in the basement of the A. Ray Olpin Union […]
Read MoreStarting on Nov. 18, University Safety at the University of Utah launches a new social media series to recognize team members who demonstrate remarkable compassion and kindness while serving the U community. Aligned with new leadership and a new vision for public safety at the U, the #ServingWithCompassion series celebrates actions that embody a culture […]
Read MoreSafety 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 […]
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