University Department of Public Safety

September 24, 2023

For some community members, especially those of marginalized backgrounds, the presence of police officers can cause them to feel unwelcome, […]

September 24, 2023

According to a study by the National Institute of Justice, 20-25% of female students and 6-8% of male students have […]

September 24, 2023

The Jeanne Clery Act is a relatively unknown piece of legislation for those outside the world of campus safety. But […]

September 24, 2023

One big thing To enhance student safety and increase transparency, the University of Utah Department of Public Safety has launched […]

May 1, 2023

Multiple laundry rooms with bicycle storage were broken into and three bicycles were taken from the property. No one was injured.

May 1, 2023

The suspect has been identified as 43-year old Uiva R. Solovi.

September 24, 2023

I am excited to announce the launch of the Department of Public Safety’s new newsletter, The Dispatch. Our department has […]

September 24, 2023

ESPN+ released a documentary about the 2018 murder of Lauren McCluskey. That has some people asking important questions about what […]

September 24, 2023

One big thing As the University of Utah celebrates Pride week March 27 through April 1, officers in the department […]

September 24, 2023

University leaders will host a series of listening sessions in the coming weeks to give students and other members of the campus community the opportunity to ask questions and learn about systemic changes made to safety on campus over the past four years. Information about those sessions will be posted shortly.

September 24, 2023

IRC reviews do not replace the department internal review and disciplinary processes.

March 6, 2023

The event was a platform for two grieving mothers who are determined to change the trajectory of campus and interpersonal violence.

February 15, 2023

Nearly 100 students, faculty, staff and community members attended the department’s DOCA panel discussion, “Reimagining Public Safety: Dream realized or deferred?” both in-person and via Zoom.

February 14, 2023

Snyder was appointed to his new role at the beginning of February.

September 24, 2023

She is remembered for her for dedication and playful nature.

February 10, 2023

The conference is intended to bring together campus safety leaders and officers from across Utah.

September 24, 2023

On Wednesday, Feb. 8 from 6-7:30 p.m. the University of Utah Department of Public Safety will host the panel discussion, […]

September 24, 2023

Longtime law enforcement leader Scott Carver will join the department on Feb. 16.

September 24, 2023

Stalking will affect 1 in 3 women and 1 in 6 men.

September 24, 2023

It was a speed mentoring event as part of National Mentoring Month

January 3, 2023

In response to the incident police are increasing patrols in the area and will be continuing to support those impacted.

December 2, 2022

The U currently has over 10% female sworn officers and 33% women in leadership.

September 24, 2023

Additional details have become available as University Police and Housing and Residential Education complete their investigation of this incident.

November 20, 2022

Police detained and questioned three student residents involved in the incident.

October 17, 2022

University of Utah Police located a University of Utah student reported missing Oct. 17.

October 24, 2022

The public can tour the new state-of-the-art facility on Nov. 9 at 1 p.m.

October 24, 2022

Your perspective is important to us and we would like to give you some insight into our evolving role on campus.

October 24, 2022

Don’t be afraid to get assistance when you need it.

October 24, 2022

The entire department of public safety has undergone significant changes to provide a safe environment for students, faculty, staff and visitors.

October 24, 2022

As the chief safety officer, Keith Squires’ passion for public safety goes far beyond the geographical boundaries of the Salt Lake campus.

October 24, 2022

The safety department is working to eliminate three common questions police officers use when taking a report.

October 24, 2022

Kimberly Barnett will oversee non-sworn campus security and ensure Clery Act compliance.

October 24, 2022

Whatever the situation is, victim advocates can help connect you to resources.

October 19, 2022

In response to this report, the university contacted the Salt Lake City Police Department to notify them of the incident.

October 4, 2022

An invitation from Chief Safety Officer Keith Squires.

October 3, 2022

In response to this report, the university contacted the Salt Lake City Police Department to notify them of the incident.

September 30, 2022

Under the Clery Act, U.S. higher education institutions are required to gather information about all crimes committed within the main campus boundary and in nearby neighborhoods.

August 22, 2022

His first day was Aug. 8.

August 22, 2022

Sturzenegger has 15 years of law enforcement experience and was formerly the lieutenant over investigations at the university.

June 9, 2022

This safety warning is being issued as part of the University of Utah’s efforts to provide helpful information about potential threats to the campus community.

June 2, 2022

Colleges and departments encouraged to schedule drills.

April 20, 2022

The state legislative auditors did not recommend Utah’s colleges and universities switch to contracting for law enforcement.

March 30, 2022

University detectives recently conducted an extensive investigation of the theft of multiple catalytic converters on campus. Detectives located the suspects […]

March 21, 2022

The Courageous Conversations topic for Spring Semester was discussing the University of Utah’s response to racist and bias incidents through […]

March 4, 2022

A message from Keith Squires, Chief Safety Officer The University of Utah Safety Department (U Safety) is committed to creating […]

February 25, 2022

The University of Utah released its first housing-specific crime report this week.

January 27, 2022

View the full U Safety survey results here. In an effort to establish baseline data and measure the impact of […]

January 26, 2022

In response to this report, the university contacted the Salt Lake City Police Department to notify them of the incident.

January 5, 2022

Squires has been serving as interim chief safety officer since April 2021. His appointment to lead the university’s safety operations […]

November 15, 2021

The University of Utah Safety Department’s Community Services division acquired a facility dog, Dreamy, to provide trauma-informed care and supportive […]

November 9, 2021

Interim rule R1-011A, which provides guidelines for the body-worn cameras used by University of Utah peace officers was approved by the […]

October 26, 2021

Every year Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) partners with Facility Management, the University Safety Department and student leadership to conduct […]

October 18, 2021

In 2020, the University Safety Department introduced the Thanksgiving Drive for the Feed U Pantry, and this year, the department […]

September 30, 2021

The University of Utah’s 2021 Annual Security & Fire Safety Reports are now available with data from 2020. The reports, […]

September 27, 2021

As part of the University of Utah’s goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and achieve carbon neutrality, the U’s Sustainability […]

September 23, 2021

To better reflect the holistic approach to safety at the University of Utah, the Department of Public Safety has changed […]

September 9, 2021

This fall, 11 new digital signs were installed around campus. This new platform will display a wide array of information, […]

September 15, 2021

At the University of Utah, service-oriented security teams patrol the campus and hospital 24/7, assisting students, employees, patients and visitors […]

August 4, 2021

University of Utah Police are now using body-worn cameras to promote accountability; increase public trust; provide supportive documentation for complaints, […]

July 21, 2021

The University of Utah Police Department is the first and only law enforcement agency in Utah to join the 30×30 […]

July 1, 2021

Police officers on the University of Utah campus take their duties very seriously. They work hard to ensure the safety […]

June 3, 2021

Keith Squires joined the University of Utah in July 2020 as executive officer to inaugural Chief Safety Officer Marlon Lynch. […]

May 24, 2021

Last year shined a spotlight on emergency preparedness. An earthquake, a windstorm, and an ongoing pandemic were some of the […]

May 10, 2021

For the past academic year, three Presidential Interns worked within University Safety, serving at a critical time for the evolving […]

April 30, 2021

University Police have received recent reports from students who experienced scam attempts through their email addresses. Specifically, emails that appear […]

April 29, 2021

On Thursday, May 20, Community Services will be hosting a virtual training offered by the Stalking Prevention, Awareness, & Resource […]

April 19, 2021

To reflect the reorganization of public safety at the University of Utah and the expanded responsibilities of the Chief Safety […]

March 30, 2021

The University of Utah Surveillance System Administrator Committee (SSAC) was created in 2019 and is responsible for the implementation of […]

March 23, 2021

University of Utah Safety published its first annual report in March. The comprehensive document covers the department’s reorganization, administrative changes, […]

March 9, 2021

Construction on the University of Utah’s new public safety building began in late February and remains on schedule to be […]

February 19, 2021

In order to support students, graduates and employees who work in fields that require fingerprinting, such as teaching, law and […]

February 16, 2021

University of Utah Safety recently launched a five-year strategic plan to guide safety efforts into the future and provide a […]

February 2, 2021

Chief Safety Officer Marlon Lynch has announced he will be leaving the University of Utah at the end of March […]

February 9, 2021

University of Utah Safety is now accepting applications for its new SafeU Student Ambassador program—a year-long paid leadership opportunity focused […]

February 2, 2021

Dear Colleagues: It is with mixed emotions that I share with you that I will be leaving the University of […]

January 14, 2021

To support the University of Utah’s commitment to safety, diversity, and inclusion, the Office of the Chief Safety Officer (CSO) […]

December 18, 2020

Earlier this week, I informed my leadership team and the university’s administration of my decision to place Rodney Chatman on […]

December 18, 2020

The University of Utah’s 2020 Annual Security & Fire Safety Reports are now available with data from 2019. The reports, one […]

December 17, 2020

On Monday, Dec. 14, University of Utah Chief Safety Officer Marlon Lynch participated in a virtual panel discussion about the […]

December 15, 2020

Many universities have a little-known office dedicated to planning and preparing for emergencies. At the University of Utah, Emergency Management […]

December 8, 2020

This month, University of Utah Police joined the One Mind Campaign, an initiative from the International Association of Chiefs of […]

November 25, 2020

Amid a tense political climate and deadly pandemic, national protests against police brutality and systemic racism have drawn attention to […]

December 1, 2020

When you think about campus security officers, you might picture individuals patrolling, locking and unlocking buildings, or providing courtesy escorts […]

November 20, 2020

University of Utah Safety hosted a Thanksgiving Drive for the Feed U Pantry, from Oct. 5 to Nov. 5, to […]

November 18, 2020

Starting on Nov. 18, University Safety at the University of Utah launches a new social media series to recognize team […]

November 6, 2020

Safety warnings are required to be sent when certain crimes present a serious or continuing threat to the campus community. […]

October 26, 2020

On Thursday, Oct. 29, at 11:30 a.m., the University of Utah’s new crisis support specialists will join the Victim-Survivor Advocacy […]

October 23, 2020

The University of Utah Police “Safety Fair Competition” is being extended until Dec. 18! To participate, students must develop a […]

October 21, 2020

In 2017, University of Utah Health Security had 34 officers to partner with medical personnel to serve patients and visitors […]

October 12, 2020

The new Community Services division at the U recently hired two new crisis support specialists dedicated to providing assistance to […]

October 7, 2020

Editor’s note: In October 2019, the Commission on Presidential Debates selected the University of Utah to host the only 2020 […]

October 5, 2020

University of Utah public safety is hosting a Thanksgiving Drive for the Feed U Pantry, from Oct. 5 to Nov. […]

September 30, 2020

During the last month, eight vehicle burglaries were reported on campus. These cases are typically crimes of opportunity, and the […]

September 21, 2020

Two students from the University of Utah’s prestigious Presidential Internship in Higher Education Leadership joined the Office of the Chief […]

September 14, 2020

By Annalisa Purser, Director of Administration, Office of the Chief Safety Officer   Two new public safety committees were created […]

September 8, 2020

During the last 12 months, more than 1,000 University of Utah Health employees and campus partners were trained by U […]

September 3, 2020

University of Utah Health Security Officer Cristina Lopez was having an uneventful shift when an emergency was reported. The call […]

August 31, 2020

Patrol officers from University of Utah Police received a surprise from “Kindness 4 Kids,” a group of children volunteers in […]

August 26, 2020

All University of Utah police officers and command staff participated in an implicit bias training presented by Fair and Impartial […]

August 13, 2020

University of Utah Health administrators recognized University Police officers in July for their daily support inside the hospitals and clinics […]

August 5, 2020

Campus community, In May 2020, I ordered an independent review of allegations against a former University of Utah police officer […]

July 6, 2020

The University of Utah Police Department is committed to community service and policing with compassion, integrity and accountability. Since joining […]

July 2, 2020

It was a Saturday afternoon at the University of Utah Hospital when a U police officer came across a man […]

July 28, 2020

As part of reorganizing and updating safety functions at the University of Utah, Chief Safety Officer Marlon C. Lynch created […]

April 10, 2020

In recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), Rodney Chatman, chief of the University of Utah police department, has asked […]

April 30, 2020

Dozens of first responders in police cars, fire trucks and ambulances paraded by the University of Utah Hospital, Primary Children’s […]

May 8, 2020

Update [Nov. 16, 2020]: Fingerprint Services are suspended due to COVID-19 until further notice. Update [Sept. 15, 2020]: 15-minute appointments […]

May 15, 2020

I would like to update the campus community on our efforts to bring more transparency and accountability to safety since […]

May 29, 2020

Recent news about the tragic death of George Floyd in Minneapolis is disturbing, and reactions of anger and fear are […]

June 4, 2020

Chris Snyder, manager of specialized services for U Health Security, was featured on the “Healthcare Security Cast” to share lessons […]

June 11, 2020

The murder of George Floyd at the hands of police and the subsequent aftermath have brought systemic racism and the […]

June 19, 2020

The University of Utah is working toward national accreditation through the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA), the […]

June 23, 2020

The National Safety Council, the nation’s leading nonprofit safety advocate, recognized June as National Safety Month, focusing on saving lives […]

June 19, 2020

Note: This is an edited version of this story that is being republished here with the entire recording and transcript […]

June 26, 2020

Since joining the University of Utah as the inaugural Chief Safety Officer (CSO) in February 2020, Marlon Lynch has reorganized […]