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 […]
Read MoreThe U is adopting a nationally recognized Standard Response Protocol and updating its emergency alerts to ensure more people receive critical safety information faster. The changes are designed to support active threat response programs and align emergency communications with standardized procedures used nationwide. Together, these updates aim to help U students, faculty and staff take […]
Read MoreThe 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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