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Presidential interns complete campus safety perception project

Categories: Safety News

The University of Utah’s Presidential Internship program gives undergraduate students the opportunity to contribute to strategic projects that advance the U’s goals, while providing campus leadership with valuable insight into the student experience. The Department of Public Safety’s Chief Safety Office has hosted presidential interns for several years. This year, Chief Safety Officer Keith Squires […]

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April 7, 2026

University of Utah Public Safety Framework Launched

Categories: Campus Alerts, Emergency Alert, General Safety Information, Safety News

The Department of Public Safety has launched a new institutional-wide framework to guide safety and security improvements at the University of Utah, which will better prepare the campus for public safety emergencies, including active threats. The objectives of the Public Safety Framework are to: Promote knowledge and skills so that faculty, staff, students and the […]

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January 10, 2026

U of U Public Safety Joins the 2025 Race for Campus Safety

Categories: Safety News

Members of the University of Utah Department of Public Safety (DPS) joined students, families, and advocates at the Lauren McCluskey Foundation’s Race for Campus Safety on November 8. The annual event honors Lauren’s life and legacy by raising awareness and funds to improve how colleges prevent and respond to relationship violence and stalking. Heidi Franks, […]

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November 13, 2025

Alerting U: How and when the University of Utah communicates about campus safety

Categories: Campus Alerts, Safety News

At the University of Utah, the safety of our students, faculty, staff and community is our highest priority. We understand that in moments of uncertainty or fear, clear and timely information is essential. We also recognize that the process of sending campus alerts can sometimes be confusing or frustrating—especially when information seems delayed or incomplete. […]

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November 13, 2025

Prevent bike and E-scooter theft by locking smart and staying alert

Categories: Campus Alerts, General Safety Information, Safety News

Bicycles and e-scooters are a popular and eco-friendly way to get around campus, but at the University of Utah, they’ve also become a target for theft—especially when left unsecured. “The University of Utah Police Department takes bike theft seriously and works hard to keep campus safe—yet thefts persist because of poorly secured bikes,” said Lieutenant […]

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November 3, 2025