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.
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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.
Read MoreDay 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 […]
Read MoreCome 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 […]
Read MoreRedefining 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 […]
Read MoreTour 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 […]
Read MoreEmpowering 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 […]
Read MoreSetting a new standard for Clery compliance
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The Jeanne Clery Act is a relatively unknown piece of legislation for those outside the world of campus safety. But for our university, we strive not only to comply with the Clery Act but to become the benchmark for other organizations. Our efforts are paying off: the National Association of Clery Compliance Officers and Professionals […]
Read MoreData-driven safety: new Public Safety Dashboard provides campus crime statistics
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One big thing To enhance student safety and increase transparency, the University of Utah Department of Public Safety has launched a Public Safety Dashboard today to provide up-to-date statistics related to crime on campus. Why it matters The department uses this information in real time to help guide its resources to prevent crime on campus […]
Read MoreAssault suspect sought by police
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The suspect has been identified as 43-year old Uiva R. Solovi.
Read MoreIntroducing “The Dispatch”, the Department of Public Safety’s newsletter
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I am excited to announce the launch of the Department of Public Safety’s new newsletter, The Dispatch. Our department has made significant changes over the years, and we believe that better communication across campus is essential as we build a safer and more united campus community. The Dispatch will provide updates on our department’s activities, […]
Read MoreChief Safety Officer responds to ESPN+ documentary
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ESPN+ released a documentary about the 2018 murder of Lauren McCluskey. That has some people asking important questions about what the University of Utah has done to prevent a similar tragedy from happening ever again. Keith Squires, who led the investigation into how the U’s department of public safety handled the investigation, discusses the long […]
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