Safety News – Page 3 – University Department of Public Safety

Exemplary 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 […]

December 14, 2023

University 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 […]

November 21, 2023

University 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.

November 16, 2023

Home 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!

October 26, 2023

Campus Safety updates for fall 2023

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Over the past five years, University of Utah Safety has been transformed.

October 23, 2023

UUPD adopts new safer tool

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The BolaWrap was designed to be used on non-compliant subjects who need to be detained but are not responding to verbal commands of officers.

October 23, 2023

Public Transportation Safety

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Here 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.

October 6, 2023

Day in the Life of K9 Eva

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Come 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 […]

September 27, 2023

Come with Eva, an Explosive Detective K9, to find the (not live) Dynamite!

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Here at the University of Utah, this is one of the training exercises our K9s perform. Our K9 units are constantly training to improve skills and strengthen bond between handler and dog. Before major events, like Ute football games, our K9s sweep the area for any explosives. We are so grateful that our K9s are […]

August 28, 2023

Redefining the role: why “peace officers” embody productivity and positivity

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For some community members, especially those of marginalized backgrounds, the presence of police officers can cause them to feel unwelcome, unwanted, and unsafe. The introduction of peace officers felt like an important step to create a more trusting and genuine relationship between officers and campus community members. What is a peace officer? The term “peace […]

August 10, 2023

Tour of the New Safety Building

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The new safety building allows our team to better tackle the safety issues facing our campus. We have multiple departments to tackle the different tasks our community needs. There is a soft interview room for officers to talk to victims of sensitive crime, and a larger dispatch center to actively monitor campus. Take a […]

August 10, 2023

Empowering survivors: the vital role of Victim Advocate Services

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According to a study by the National Institute of Justice, 20-25% of female students and 6-8% of male students have experienced violence during their time on campus. The University of Utah Department of Public Safety recognizes the significance of this statement and how victim advocacy is vital not just for students but all public safety […]

August 9, 2023