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University of Utah Police participated in an implicit bias training with the community

All University of Utah police officers and command staff participated in an implicit bias training presented by Fair and Impartial Policing, a company that develops programs based on scientific research and operational tools designed for state, local, and federal agencies in North America. The training occurred from Monday, Aug. 17, through Thursday, Aug. 20, and […]

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University of Utah Police recognized for COVID-19 response

University of Utah Health administrators recognized University Police officers in July for their daily support inside the hospitals and clinics during the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Richard Orlandi, M.D., University of Utah Health’s Chief Medical Officer of Ambulatory Health, presented an appreciation plaque to the law enforcement agencies that helped U of U Health with the […]

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Statement from Chief Rodney Chatman on independent review

Campus community, In May 2020, I ordered an independent review of allegations against a former University of Utah police officer accused of inappropriately sharing and discussing photos being used to extort Lauren McCluskey. That review, conducted by the Utah Department of Public Safety, is now complete and is available online for the campus community to […]

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U police commit to community service

The University of Utah Police Department is committed to community service and policing with compassion, integrity and accountability. Since joining the U in mid-February, Chief of Police Rodney Chatman has implemented a variety of changes, including updating the department’s mission and core values to better reflect the university environment and meet the needs of those […]

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Awarding compassion and kindness

It was a Saturday afternoon at the University of Utah Hospital when a U police officer came across a man who had just been discharged. He was a little animated, but also distraught. His apartment had burned down in January and he still hadn’t found a place to live. To make matters worse, he couldn’t […]

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Safety standards

As part of reorganizing and updating safety functions at the University of Utah, Chief Safety Officer Marlon C. Lynch created a new position to direct Campus Security and to oversee public safety compliance and accreditation. The position reports directly to him—elevating Campus Security from its previous position within University Police and facilitating coordination related to […]

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We believe you

In recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), Rodney Chatman, chief of the University of Utah police department, has asked that all officers wear a teal ribbon patch on their uniforms. The national campaign is an effort for individuals and organizations to raise public awareness about sexual harassment, assault and abuse and educate communities on […]

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Parade recognizes front-line workers during the coronavirus pandemic

Dozens of first responders in police cars, fire trucks and ambulances paraded by the University of Utah Hospital, Primary Children’s Hospital and Intermountain Medical Center on Monday, April 27. The event was designed to recognize and thank front-line workers for their continued dedication to serving the public during the coronavirus pandemic. South Jordan resident James […]

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Fingerprinting services available

Update [Nov. 16, 2020]: Fingerprint Services are suspended due to COVID-19 until further notice. Update [Sept. 15, 2020]: 15-minute appointments are available on Mondays and Wednesdays from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p. m. (effective on September 14, 2020) The University of Utah Campus Security division is re-opening its fingerprinting service, by appointment only, in order […]

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Transparent, accountable and accessible

I would like to update the campus community on our efforts to bring more transparency and accountability to safety since I arrived at the U in February. With that in mind, I want to provide some insight about the recently terminated contract between the University of Utah and the surveillance company Banjo. The U entered […]

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U Health Security featured on industry podcast

Chris Snyder, manager of specialized services for U Health Security, was featured on the “Healthcare Security Cast” to share lessons learned and best practices for developing an invaluable security program. The podcast, hosted by leading security expert Brine Hamilton, provides insights from respected industry leaders and discusses the International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety—a […]

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