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Our journey forward....

As the University of Utah and President Randall embark on implementing the new campus-wide "Impact 2030" strategy, the Department of Public Safety has also refined our strategic priorities to align with institutional goals and establish our pathway forward for the next three years.  Our new Strategic Pillars span all divisions and are data-driven, so we can provide the safety and security services that meet the needs of our community, our customers, and an evolving campus.

A shared culture of safety awareness and violence prevention is paramount to our success moving forward. Whether you are a student, University employee, patient, or visitor on our campus, the Department of Public Safety is here to serve you, to problem-solve, and to help create an unrivaled experience here at the University of Utah.

OUR SHARED MISSION
To Keep U Safe.
We partner with our community
to maintain a safe and secure campus.
OUR VISION
To provide exemplary service to our community and the state of Utah through collaboration, innovation, and caring leadership in campus safety.
OUR VALUES | OUR CULTURE
  • Service: We protect and assist our community with empathy and a problem solving mindset.

  • Accountability: We build trust through our reliability, honesty, and clarity in our communication.

  • Fairness: Our actions and decisions must always be ethical, consistent, and grounded in justice.

  • Excellence: Our success is dependent on our professionalism, learning, and continuous improvement.

  • Respect: We value the unique experiences and inherent dignity of everyone.

  • Unity: We are stronger working together, as a department and with our community. We are "One DPS."
    • Safety Awareness & Violence Prevention
    Empowering individuals and the University to successfully respond to safety situations they may encounter through training and resources.
    Community & Customer Confidence
    Serving all of our community members and customers with professionalism, fairness, concern, and a problem-solving mindset.
    Operational Excellence
    Maintaining the highest levels of professional standards and accountability in our operations to ensure the best-possible safety outcomes.
    Talent Development
    Attracting & retaining high-performing professionals by providing them with training, resources, and development to succeed.
    Societal Impact
    Generating and sharing solutions to improve campus safety throughout Utah and beyond
    Departmental Value
    Ensuring the value of our services meet the University's evolving needs and engaging institutional partners to build an infrastructure of safety, for now and the future.