One big thing To enhance student safety and increase transparency, the University of Utah Department of Public Safety has launched a Public Safety Dashboard today to provide up-to-date statistics related to crime on campus. Why it matters The department uses this information in real time to help guide its resources to prevent crime on campus […]
Read MoreThe suspect has been identified as 43-year old Uiva R. Solovi.
Read MoreI am excited to announce the launch of the Department of Public Safety’s new newsletter, The Dispatch. Our department has made significant changes over the years, and we believe that better communication across campus is essential as we build a safer and more united campus community. The Dispatch will provide updates on our department’s activities, […]
Read MoreESPN+ released a documentary about the 2018 murder of Lauren McCluskey. That has some people asking important questions about what the University of Utah has done to prevent a similar tragedy from happening ever again. Keith Squires, who led the investigation into how the U’s department of public safety handled the investigation, discusses the long […]
Read MoreOne big thing As the University of Utah celebrates Pride week March 27 through April 1, officers in the department of public safety will debut a special uniform patch showing support for the LGBTQ+ community. Why it matters “Our team has been working a long time on this project to incorporate different patches in recognition […]
Read MoreUniversity leaders will host a series of listening sessions in the coming weeks to give students and other members of the campus community the opportunity to ask questions and learn about systemic changes made to safety on campus over the past four years. Information about those sessions will be posted shortly.
Read MoreIRC reviews do not replace the department internal review and disciplinary processes.
Read MoreThe event was a platform for two grieving mothers who are determined to change the trajectory of campus and interpersonal violence.
Read MoreNearly 100 students, faculty, staff and community members attended the department’s DOCA panel discussion, “Reimagining Public Safety: Dream realized or deferred?” both in-person and via Zoom.
Read MoreSnyder was appointed to his new role at the beginning of February.
Read MoreShe is remembered for her for dedication and playful nature.
Read MoreThe conference is intended to bring together campus safety leaders and officers from across Utah.
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