This month we held the 2nd Annual Utah Campus Safety Summit. This event was launched last year to provide a platform for stakeholders working on school safety issues to share information, ideas, and best practices. Proactively preventing harm Our responsibility to keep all members of our educational communities safe has never been more challenging, as […]
Read MoreThis training is designed to give officers insight into the victim’s mindset and circumstances.
Read MoreIn light of a recent “cyber kidnapping” in Utah involving a 17-year-old foreign exchange student from China, the University of Utah Department of Public Safety cautions all campus community members, especially international students, to be mindful of these types of scams. In a cyber or virtual kidnapping scam, the perpetrator convinces a person their family […]
Read MoreNine protestors ranging in age from 19 to 23 years old, all university students, will be charged with several misdemeanors under state and city law.
Read MoreIn a solemn and heartfelt ceremony, the University of Utah Department of Public Safety recently held its annual awards banquet, recognizing individuals whose unwavering dedication and outstanding contributions have significantly enhanced the safety and well-being of the university community. Among the recipients, Sergeant Cody McGuire was posthumously awarded the Exemplary Performance Citation, a tribute to […]
Read MoreThe University of Utah Department of Public Safety (DPS) has added critical expertise to its Racist and Bias Incident Response Team (RBIRT) to better provide coordinated and thoughtful responses to incidents on campus. Rebecca Titze will serve as special assistant to the chief safety officer. Ana Ascencio will serve as program manager for RBIRT. “We […]
Read MoreLt. Wahlin has worked for the University of Utah Police Department since August 2015.
Read MoreHome security is important not only for those living off-campus but also for those living on-campus! There are multiple ways you can immediately improve your safety. It is crucial to update your home security to protect yourself and others in the community!
Read MoreOver the past five years, University of Utah Safety has been transformed.
Read MoreThe BolaWrap was designed to be used on non-compliant subjects who need to be detained but are not responding to verbal commands of officers.
Read MoreHere at the University of Utah, there are a variety of public transportation services. It’s important to take proactive measures when it comes safety on public transit. Explore how students can prioritize their safety and become confident in their ability to use public transportation.
Read MoreCome along on a day in the life of one of our K9s here at the safety department. Eva is a dutch shepherd, that has been a certified explosive detective for two years. She also does tracking and trailing of missing persons. Our K9s are incredibly dedicated to protecting our community, whether searching for missing […]
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