Safety Blog
New position to coordinate community engagement and safety initiatives across campus
To support the University of Utah’s commitment to safety, diversity, and inclusion, the Office of the Chief Safety Officer (CSO) […]
Read MoreStatement from Chief Safety Officer Marlon Lynch
Earlier this week, I informed my leadership team and the university’s administration of my decision to place Rodney Chatman on […]
Read More2019 Campus safety statistics now available
The University of Utah’s 2020 Annual Security & Fire Safety Reports are now available with data from 2019. The reports, one […]
Read MoreU Chief Safety Officer Marlon Lynch participated in virtual panel discussion “Coming Together on Police Reform”
On Monday, Dec. 14, University of Utah Chief Safety Officer Marlon Lynch participated in a virtual panel discussion about the […]
Read MoreEmergency Management: Coordinating crisis response
Many universities have a little-known office dedicated to planning and preparing for emergencies. At the University of Utah, Emergency Management […]
Read MoreUniversity of Utah Police join the “One Mind Campaign” to improve response to those affected by mental illness
This month, University of Utah Police joined the One Mind Campaign, an initiative from the International Association of Chiefs of […]
Read MoreTHE INTERSECTION OF EDI AND PUBLIC SAFETY
Amid a tense political climate and deadly pandemic, national protests against police brutality and systemic racism have drawn attention to […]
Read MoreA Night at the Museum
When you think about campus security officers, you might picture individuals patrolling, locking and unlocking buildings, or providing courtesy escorts […]
Read MoreU Safety collected 571 Lbs. of food for the Feed U Pantry
University of Utah Safety hosted a Thanksgiving Drive for the Feed U Pantry, from Oct. 5 to Nov. 5, to […]
Read MoreUniversity Safety launches #ServingWithCompassion
Starting on Nov. 18, University Safety at the University of Utah launches a new social media series to recognize team […]
Read MoreWhat you need to know about safety warnings
Safety warnings are required to be sent when certain crimes present a serious or continuing threat to the campus community. […]
Read MoreCommunity Services crisis support specialists will participate in the Victim-Survivor Advocacy Resources Zoom Panel
On Thursday, Oct. 29, at 11:30 a.m., the University of Utah’s new crisis support specialists will join the Victim-Survivor Advocacy […]
Read MoreThe Safety Fair Competition is extended!
The University of Utah Police “Safety Fair Competition” is being extended until Dec. 18! To participate, students must develop a […]
Read MoreWorking toward a safer healthcare environment
In 2017, University of Utah Health Security had 34 officers to partner with medical personnel to serve patients and visitors […]
Read MoreCommunity Services committed to safety and wellness
The new Community Services division at the U recently hired two new crisis support specialists dedicated to providing assistance to […]
Read MoreMultiple public safety agencies collaborate for Vice Presidential debate at the U
Editor’s note: In October 2019, the Commission on Presidential Debates selected the University of Utah to host the only 2020 […]
Read MoreU public safety hosts Thanksgiving Drive for Feed U Pantry
University of Utah public safety is hosting a Thanksgiving Drive for the Feed U Pantry, from Oct. 5 to Nov. […]
Read MoreVehicle burglary prevention tips on campus
During the last month, eight vehicle burglaries were reported on campus. These cases are typically crimes of opportunity, and the […]
Read MoreThe Office of the Chief Safety Officer welcomes two presidential interns
Two students from the University of Utah’s prestigious Presidential Internship in Higher Education Leadership joined the Office of the Chief […]
Read MoreNew public safety committees announced
By Annalisa Purser, Director of Administration, Office of the Chief Safety Officer Two new public safety committees were created […]
Read MoreU Health Security trained more than 1,000 employees and students in workplace violence prevention techniques in the last year
During the last 12 months, more than 1,000 University of Utah Health employees and campus partners were trained by U […]
Read More“Maybe I was meant to be there”
University of Utah Health Security Officer Cristina Lopez was having an uneventful shift when an emergency was reported. The call […]
Read MoreUniversity of Utah Police received care kits from Kindness 4 Kids
Patrol officers from University of Utah Police received a surprise from “Kindness 4 Kids,” a group of children volunteers in […]
Read MoreUniversity of Utah Police participated in an implicit bias training with the community
All University of Utah police officers and command staff participated in an implicit bias training presented by Fair and Impartial […]
Read MoreUniversity of Utah Police recognized for COVID-19 response
University of Utah Health administrators recognized University Police officers in July for their daily support inside the hospitals and clinics […]
Read MoreStatement from Chief Rodney Chatman on independent review
Campus community, In May 2020, I ordered an independent review of allegations against a former University of Utah police officer […]
Read MoreU police commit to community service
The University of Utah Police Department is committed to community service and policing with compassion, integrity and accountability. Since joining […]
Read MoreAwarding compassion and kindness
It was a Saturday afternoon at the University of Utah Hospital when a U police officer came across a man […]
Read MoreSafety standards
As part of reorganizing and updating safety functions at the University of Utah, Chief Safety Officer Marlon C. Lynch created […]
Read MoreWe believe you
In recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), Rodney Chatman, chief of the University of Utah police department, has asked […]
Read MoreParade recognizes front-line workers during the coronavirus pandemic
Dozens of first responders in police cars, fire trucks and ambulances paraded by the University of Utah Hospital, Primary Children’s […]
Read MoreFingerprinting services available
Update [Sept. 15, 2020]: 15-minute appointments are available on Mondays and Wednesdays from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p. m. (effective […]
Read MoreTransparent, accountable and accessible
I would like to update the campus community on our efforts to bring more transparency and accountability to safety since […]
Read MoreStatement from Chief Rodney Chatman on the death of George Floyd
Recent news about the tragic death of George Floyd in Minneapolis is disturbing, and reactions of anger and fear are […]
Read MoreU Health Security featured on industry podcast
Chris Snyder, manager of specialized services for U Health Security, was featured on the “Healthcare Security Cast” to share lessons […]
Read MoreA commitment to a safety system that truly serves the U community
The murder of George Floyd at the hands of police and the subsequent aftermath have brought systemic racism and the […]
Read MoreU commits to achieving national safety accreditation
The University of Utah is working toward national accreditation through the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA), the […]
Read MoreWorking together toward safety
The National Safety Council, the nation’s leading nonprofit safety advocate, recognized June as National Safety Month, focusing on saving lives […]
Read MoreConversations for Change with recap video
Note: This is an edited version of this story that is being republished here with the entire recording and transcript […]
Read MoreIntegrating safety
Since joining the University of Utah as the inaugural Chief Safety Officer (CSO) in February 2020, Marlon Lynch has reorganized […]
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