Safety remains a top priority at the University of Utah, where the Department of Public Safety is continually evaluating and improving how they protect students, faculty and visitors. Recent efforts, including a security assessment of the U’s Asia campus in Incheon, South Korea, are helping shape a broader, more connected approach to safety across all […]
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Read MoreThe University of Utah’s Presidential Internship program gives undergraduate students the opportunity to contribute to strategic projects that advance the U’s goals, while providing campus leadership with valuable insight into the student experience. The Department of Public Safety’s Chief Safety Office has hosted presidential interns for several years. This year, Chief Safety Officer Keith Squires […]
Read MoreThe University of Utah’s Department of Public Safety named Jack Carruth the new deputy chief safety officer on Feb. 16 following the retirement of Scott Carver. “Jack Carruth brings a depth of experience that will be a tremendous asset to our department and the university community,” Keith Squires, chief safety officer at the University of […]
Read MoreYour feedback matters. When you stop to talk with us, ask questions, or share concerns, you help shape how we serve the University of Utah.
Read MoreYour feedback matters. When you stop to talk with us, ask questions, or share concerns, you help shape how we serve the University of Utah.
Read MoreIn October 2025, Chief Safety Officer Keith Squires was invited to join The Lauren McCluskey Foundation’s board of directors. This new role is expanding opportunities for Chief Squires to advance campus safety conversations nationally and complements his ongoing leadership at a state-level. On February 12, the Lauren McCluskey Foundation is recognizing what would be Lauren’s […]
Read MoreYour feedback matters. When you stop to talk with us, ask questions, or share concerns, you help shape how we serve the University of Utah.
Read MoreCampus safety is often discussed in response to crisis. At the University of Utah, however, much of the most important work happens well before an incident occurs, through planning, training, and coordination across campus. That proactive approach is a hallmark of Keith Squires, the University’s chief safety officer. Recently appointed as co-chair of the Utah […]
Read MoreThe University of Utah will host the 4th annual Utah Campus Safety Summit on March 19, 2026. This year’s theme, Preventing & Preparing for Active Threats on Campus, focuses on proactive measures to reduce risk and enhance emergency readiness across Utah’s educational institutions. The summit will emphasize collaborative prevention and preparedness and address both psychological […]
Read MoreThe U is adopting a nationally recognized Standard Response Protocol and updating its emergency alerts to ensure more people receive critical safety information faster. The changes are designed to support active threat response programs and align emergency communications with standardized procedures used nationwide. Together, these updates aim to help U students, faculty and staff take […]
Read MoreThe Department of Public Safety has launched a new institutional-wide framework to guide safety and security improvements at the University of Utah, which will better prepare the campus for public safety emergencies, including active threats. The objectives of the Public Safety Framework are to: Promote knowledge and skills so that faculty, staff, students and the […]
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