Earlier this week, I informed my leadership team and the university’s administration of my decision to place Rodney Chatman on leave. Since that announcement, there has been a great deal of speculation about that decision. While I would not normally comment on a personnel matter, I believe it is in the interest of transparency and […]
Read MoreThe University of Utah’s 2020 Annual Security & Fire Safety Reports are now available with data from 2019. The reports, one for Utah and one for the Utah Asia Campus, include statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. It also provides information about safety and […]
Read MoreOn Monday, Dec. 14, University of Utah Chief Safety Officer Marlon Lynch participated in a virtual panel discussion about the intersection of mental health and policing, hosted by the Better Utah Institute and League of Women Voters of Salt Lake. In addition to Lynch, panelists included Elizabeth Klc, director of the Utah Substance Use and […]
Read MoreMany 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 […]
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