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 […]
Read MoreEditor’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 […]
Read MoreUniversity 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 […]
Read MoreDuring 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 […]
Read MoreTwo 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 […]
Read MoreBy 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 […]
Read MoreDuring 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 […]
Read MoreUniversity 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 […]
Read MorePatrol 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, […]
Read MoreAll 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 […]
Read MoreUniversity 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 […]
Read MoreCampus 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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