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 […]
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 […]
Read MoreUpdate [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 […]
Read MoreI 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 […]
Read MoreRecent news about the tragic death of George Floyd in Minneapolis is disturbing, and reactions of anger and fear are understandable. As your new police chief, I believe it is important that you hear from me about this incident. I do not make it a practice to comment on specific cases when I am not […]
Read MoreChris 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 […]
Read MoreThe murder of George Floyd at the hands of police and the subsequent aftermath have brought systemic racism and the need for immediate public safety reform to the forefront of America’s consciousness. We, as Black men, are all too familiar with how it feels to be confronted by a police officer and to worry about […]
Read MoreThe University of Utah is working toward national accreditation through the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA), the “Gold Standard in Public Safety.” In order to become accredited, the U’s Department of Public Safety must meet the established set of professional standards set by CALEA, which are best practices that have been established […]
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