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 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 […]
Read MoreHere 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 MoreFor 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 MoreThe 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 […]
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