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 […]
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 […]
Read MoreThe 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 […]
Read MoreIt 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 […]
Read MoreAs 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 […]
Read MoreIn 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 […]
Read MoreDozens 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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