The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) is making the pedestrian experience on the main roadways around the U campus safer by installing accessible pedestrian signal (APS) technology at crosswalks. “This new crosswalk technology benefits everyone by facilitating safe and independent movement through pedestrian networks regardless of age or ability,” said Mike Blanchette, UDOT traffic engineer. […]
Read MoreThe 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 […]
Read MoreThe attack that aims to potentially to get unauthorized access to university and personal accounts.
Read MoreEditor’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, […]
Read MoreOver the past several years, University Department of Public Safety leaders have implemented practices to improve trauma-informed responses within the department.
Read MoreCollege students are prime targets for hackers and financial crime.
Read MorePublic 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.
Read MoreThese interactions allow public safety staff to work with residents and staff in a positive, non-threatening environment, with a focus on finding solutions.
Read MoreThe burglaries happened beginning June 22 and have continued through this week.
Read MoreThe University of Utah Department of Public Safety is actively investigating this case and is asking the public for assistance in identifying the suspect.
Read MoreThe university reiterates its support of free expression. Demonstrators are welcome to continue to express their views in a peaceful and legal manner.
Read MoreStudents, faculty, staff and community members, you have the right to express your viewpoint and we have heard you.
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