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 […]
Read MoreThe University of Utah released its first housing-specific crime report this week.
Read MoreView 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 […]
Read MoreSquires 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 […]
Read MoreThe 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 […]
Read MoreInterim rule R1-011A, which provides guidelines for the body-worn cameras used by University of Utah peace officers was approved by the Academic Senate Monday, Nov. 1, 2021, and is now adopted as a permanent rule. The rule goes into effect after months of discussions with a variety of entities on campus, including the Public Safety Advisory Committee (PSAC); […]
Read MoreEvery year Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) partners with Facility Management, the University Safety Department and student leadership to conduct a survey of outdoor lighting across campus. During this event, volunteers from various organizations walk every sidewalk on campus to survey lighting levels and look for other safety issues related to travel across campus at […]
Read MoreIn 2020, the University Safety Department introduced the Thanksgiving Drive for the Feed U Pantry, and this year, the department is expanding it with eight locations across campus. The collection takes place from Oct. 5 to Nov. 5 and helps students and U community members in need. “We started this initiative last year, and the […]
Read MoreThe University of Utah’s 2021 Annual Security & Fire Safety Reports are now available with data from 2020. The reports, one for Utah and one for the Utah Asia Campus, include statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. The reports also provide information about […]
Read MoreAs part of the University of Utah’s goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and achieve carbon neutrality, the U’s Sustainability Office donated three electric assisted bikes (e-bikes) and bicycle equipment to University Police. “The U is one of only 30 colleges ranked as a Gold Bicycle Friendly University by the League of American Bicyclists, so […]
Read MoreTo better reflect the holistic approach to safety at the University of Utah, the Department of Public Safety has changed its name to the University Safety Department. The name change also acknowledges an updated and expanded organizational structure, designed to better meet the needs of the U community. In 2019, the University of Utah created […]
Read MoreThis fall, 11 new digital signs were installed around campus. This new platform will display a wide array of information, but an important feature is enhancing safety messaging on campus. “The major purpose of these signs is to have another tool for safety messaging available on campus,” said Brett Eden, director of Auxiliary Business Development. […]
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