On Thursday, May 20, Community Services will be hosting a virtual training offered by the Stalking Prevention, Awareness, & Resource Center (SPARC), a federally funded project that provides education and resources about stalking. All U support professionals, faculty and staff are invited to attend. RSVP here. The training will be held in two sessions: Session […]
Read MoreTo reflect the reorganization of public safety at the University of Utah and the expanded responsibilities of the Chief Safety Officer position, the department created a new website, safety.utah.edu, which replaces the DPS (Department of Public Safety) website. The previous URL will redirect users to the new website to minimize disruption and prevent broken links. […]
Read MoreThe University of Utah Surveillance System Administrator Committee (SSAC) was created in 2019 and is responsible for the implementation of procedures associated with building access and surveillance systems on campus, as well as completing an inventory of these systems. The committee and the procedures established are governed by policy 3-234. The committee is comprised of […]
Read MoreUniversity of Utah Safety published its first annual report in March. The comprehensive document covers the department’s reorganization, administrative changes, and safety initiatives throughout 2020. It can be found online. “2020 was a challenging year, but it also represented new beginning with the reorganization of University Safety,” said Chief Safety Officer Marlon Lynch. “These efforts […]
Read MoreConstruction on the University of Utah’s new public safety building began in late February and remains on schedule to be completed at the end of the year. The new one-story building will be located on 500 South, east of Guardsman Way. The structure has been designed to be all-electric to align with University campus-wide sustainability […]
Read MoreIn order to support students, graduates and employees who work in fields that require fingerprinting, such as teaching, law and medicine, the University of Utah Campus Security division is re-opening its fingerprinting service on Monday, Feb. 22, by appointment only. To protect visitors and staff during the COVID-19 pandemic, the following changes have been made […]
Read MoreUniversity of Utah Safety recently launched a five-year strategic plan to guide safety efforts into the future and provide a foundation for the growing and evolving department. Developed by representatives from across U Safety, the plan outlines a new vision and mission statement, as well as strategic goals that align with those of the institution. […]
Read MoreChief Safety Officer Marlon Lynch has announced he will be leaving the University of Utah at the end of March to accept a similar position at his alma mater Michigan State University. Keith Squires, former Utah Commissioner of Public Safety and currently Lynch’s executive officer, will serve as interim CSO. “It is with mixed emotions […]
Read MoreUniversity of Utah Safety is now accepting applications for its new SafeU Student Ambassador program—a year-long paid leadership opportunity focused on safety-related projects on campus. The inaugural program, beginning in fall 2021, will include a small group of students interested in improving campus safety, gaining leadership experience and interacting with staff and officials at the […]
Read MoreDear Colleagues: It is with mixed emotions that I share with you that I will be leaving the University of Utah to accept a position as the inaugural vice president for public safety and chief of police at Michigan State University. This new opportunity was unexpected, and my decision was not an easy one to […]
Read MoreTo support the University of Utah’s commitment to safety, diversity, and inclusion, the Office of the Chief Safety Officer (CSO) recently hired a new liaison to coordinate community engagement initiatives with organizations across campus, as well as implement new response protocols developed by the Racist and Bias Incident Response Team. Special Assistant to the CSO […]
Read MoreEarlier this week, I informed my leadership team and the university’s administration of my decision to place Rodney Chatman on leave. Since that announcement, there has been a great deal of speculation about that decision. While I would not normally comment on a personnel matter, I believe it is in the interest of transparency and […]
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