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University detectives arrest two involved in multiple catalytic converter thefts

University detectives recently conducted an extensive investigation of the theft of multiple catalytic converters on campus. Detectives located the suspects who were in the process of committing another catalytic converter theft off campus.  2 suspects were taken into custody and arrested. The successful conclusion was possible due to the timely report by victims and the […]

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USafety Ambassadors host Courageous Conversations Event

The Courageous Conversations topic for Spring Semester was discussing the University of Utah’s response to racist and bias incidents through the Racist and Bias Incident Response Team (RBIRT). Students were represented from various campus organizations, including Associated Students for the University of Utah (ASUU), Students for Action Focused Empowerment (SAFE), the Association of Latino Professionals […]

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U Safety Organizational Changes

A message from Keith Squires, Chief Safety Officer The University of Utah Safety Department (U Safety) is committed to creating a safe and empowered campus community. Achieving that mission requires a campus-wide commitment and a determination to continually improve. Today, we’re taking important steps to improve campus safety as we work towards national accreditation through […]

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Safety Survey Results

View the full U Safety survey results here. In an effort to establish baseline data and measure the impact of the many recent safety infrastructure changes at the University of Utah, the University Safety Department partnered with U research graduate students to gather information on current students, staff and faculty members’ perceptions of safety at […]

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Keith Squires Named University of Utah Chief Safety Officer

Squires has been serving as interim chief safety officer since April 2021. His appointment to lead the university’s safety operations is effective as of Jan. 1, 2022, and provides continuity of leadership and strategic initiatives, including the work already underway to become accredited through the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies. “We are pleased […]

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Community Services now offers canine-assisted support

The University of Utah Safety Department’s Community Services division acquired a facility dog, Dreamy, to provide trauma-informed care and supportive services to survivors of harm on campus. The dog was obtained in partnership with the national nonprofit Canine Companions® which is leading the service dog industry to provide service dogs to adults, children and veterans […]

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