Graffiti Damage to Presidents Circle
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The University of Utah Department of Public Safety is actively investigating this case and is asking the public for assistance in identifying the suspect.
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University statement on April 30, 2024 protests
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The university reiterates its support of free expression. Demonstrators are welcome to continue to express their views in a peaceful and legal manner.
Read MoreUniversity of Utah Statement to protestors
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Students, faculty, staff and community members, you have the right to express your viewpoint and we have heard you.
Read More2nd Annual Utah Campus Safety Summit
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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 MoreU officers learn latest methods for trauma-informed investigations
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This training is designed to give officers insight into the victim’s mindset and circumstances.
Read MoreCyber kidnapping warning
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In 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 MoreUniversity of Utah Police charge 9 students for interfering with police at protest
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Nine 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 MoreExemplary service, compassion shine bright at annual awards banquet
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In 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 MoreUniversity bolsters campus equity with new appointments
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The 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 MoreUniversity of Utah officer graduates from FBI National Academy
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Lt. Wahlin has worked for the University of Utah Police Department since August 2015.
Read MoreHome Security Safety Tips
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Home 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 MoreCampus Safety updates for fall 2023
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Over the past five years, University of Utah Safety has been transformed.
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