For some community members, especially those of marginalized backgrounds, the presence of police officers can cause them to feel unwelcome, unwanted, and unsafe. The introduction of peace officers felt like an important step to create a more trusting and genuine relationship between officers and campus community members. What is a peace officer? The term “peace […]
Read MoreAccording to a study by the National Institute of Justice, 20-25% of female students and 6-8% of male students have experienced violence during their time on campus. The University of Utah Department of Public Safety recognizes the significance of this statement and how victim advocacy is vital not just for students but all public safety […]
Read MoreI am excited to announce the launch of the Department of Public Safety’s new newsletter, The Dispatch. Our department has made significant changes over the years, and we believe that better communication across campus is essential as we build a safer and more united campus community. The Dispatch will provide updates on our department’s activities, […]
Read MoreESPN+ released a documentary about the 2018 murder of Lauren McCluskey. That has some people asking important questions about what the University of Utah has done to prevent a similar tragedy from happening ever again. Keith Squires, who led the investigation into how the U’s department of public safety handled the investigation, discusses the long […]
Read MoreOne big thing As the University of Utah celebrates Pride week March 27 through April 1, officers in the department of public safety will debut a special uniform patch showing support for the LGBTQ+ community. Why it matters “Our team has been working a long time on this project to incorporate different patches in recognition […]
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