Public Safety Framework – University Department of Public Safety

UUPD hosts critical incident training

Categories: General Safety Information, Safety News

Predicting crisis is nearly impossible. Planning for it is essential. The University of Utah Public Safety Department led a unique, three-day tabletop exercise with campus safety leaders and partnering agencies this month to maximize training for such emergencies. Consultant BowMac Educational Services facilitated the hands-on experience Aug. 4 through 6. Chief Safety Officer Keith Squires […]

August 20, 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 […]

January 10, 2026