University 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 […]
Read MoreThe University of Utah’s 2020 Annual Security & Fire Safety Reports are now available with data from 2019. 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. It also provides information about safety and […]
Read MoreOn Monday, Dec. 14, University of Utah Chief Safety Officer Marlon Lynch participated in a virtual panel discussion about the intersection of mental health and policing, hosted by the Better Utah Institute and League of Women Voters of Salt Lake. In addition to Lynch, panelists included Elizabeth Klc, director of the Utah Substance Use and […]
Read MoreMany universities have a little-known office dedicated to planning and preparing for emergencies. At the University of Utah, Emergency Management is a unit within University Safety’s Emergency Services division that has the critical task of planning, training, exercising and preparing the U community and the environment for all kinds of crises. While many students may […]
Read MoreThis month, University of Utah Police joined the One Mind Campaign, an initiative from the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) that seeks to ensure successful interactions between police officers and persons affected by mental illness by encouraging law enforcement organizations to connect with local communities, public safety organizations, and mental health organizations. To […]
Read MoreAmid a tense political climate and deadly pandemic, national protests against police brutality and systemic racism have drawn attention to the need for rethinking and reforming traditional policing. The summer of social unrest tied to the fight for racial and social justice also has prompted soul-searching at colleges and universities nationwide, as campuses experience an […]
Read MoreWhen you think about campus security officers, you might picture individuals patrolling, locking and unlocking buildings, or providing courtesy escorts and motorist assistance. However, some members of the University of Utah Campus Security team have some unexpected talents and expertise. A team of six security officers who work in the Natural History Museum of Utah […]
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