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Community Services crisis support specialists will participate in the Victim-Survivor Advocacy Resources Zoom Panel

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On 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. […]

October 26, 2020

The Safety Fair Competition is extended!

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The 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 […]

October 23, 2020

Working toward a safer healthcare environment

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In 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 […]

October 20, 2020

Community Services committed to safety and wellness

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The 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 […]

October 9, 2020

Multiple public safety agencies collaborate for Vice Presidential debate at the U

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Editor’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 […]

October 7, 2020

U public safety hosts Thanksgiving Drive for Feed U Pantry

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University of Utah public safety is hosting a Thanksgiving Drive for the Feed U Pantry, from Oct. 5 to Nov. 5, to support U community members in need. Since 2014, the Feed U Pantry, located in the basement of the A. Ray Olpin Union building, has provided food to anyone with a valid Ucard. Through […]

October 7, 2020

Vehicle burglary prevention tips on campus

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During the last month, eight vehicle burglaries were reported on campus. These cases are typically crimes of opportunity, and the University of Utah Police advise drivers and bicyclists to be aware of some behaviors that can help prevent burglary. Detectives Sioape Lautaha and Ryan Karren from the U Police investigation unit explained that the U […]

September 30, 2020

The Office of the Chief Safety Officer welcomes two presidential interns

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Two students from the University of Utah’s prestigious Presidential Internship in Higher Education Leadership joined the Office of the Chief Safety Officer for fall semester 2020. Founded 28 years ago as an ambassador program, the internship provides undergraduate students from diverse fields with an opportunity to understand higher education administration and gain experience in the […]

September 18, 2020

New public safety committees announced

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By Annalisa Purser, Director of Administration, Office of the Chief Safety Officer Two new public safety committees were created this month by University of Utah Chief Safety Officer Marlon Lynch and appointed by U President Ruth Watkins. The Public Safety Advisory Committee and the Independent Review Committee are comprised of students, faculty, and staff […]

September 14, 2020

U Health Security trained more than 1,000 employees and students in workplace violence prevention techniques in the last year

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During the last 12 months, more than 1,000 University of Utah Health employees and campus partners were trained by U Health Security in a variety of courses, including a “Workplace Violence Prevention” workshop. This is one of the most popular courses and is designed to help medical staff from University Hospital and clinics navigate the […]

September 8, 2020

“Maybe I was meant to be there”

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University of Utah Health Security Officer Cristina Lopez was having an uneventful shift when an emergency was reported. The call was to assist a woman giving birth in the hospital parking garage. It was past midnight when Officer Lopez arrived to see a woman and her husband with a baby in the middle of the […]

September 1, 2020

University of Utah Police received care kits from Kindness 4 Kids

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Patrol officers from University of Utah Police received a surprise from “Kindness 4 Kids,” a group of children volunteers in Salt Lake City who work with their families to provide support and supplies for people in the community. On Sunday, Aug. 16, officers enjoyed a meet-and-greet with the local children who brought them care packages, […]

August 27, 2020