November 15, 2021

The University of Utah Safety Department’s Community Services division acquired a facility dog, Dreamy, to provide trauma-informed care and supportive […]

November 9, 2021

Interim rule R1-011A, which provides guidelines for the body-worn cameras used by University of Utah peace officers was approved by the […]

October 26, 2021

Every year Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) partners with Facility Management, the University Safety Department and student leadership to conduct […]

October 18, 2021

In 2020, the University Safety Department introduced the Thanksgiving Drive for the Feed U Pantry, and this year, the department […]

September 30, 2021

The University of Utah’s 2021 Annual Security & Fire Safety Reports are now available with data from 2020. The reports, […]

September 27, 2021

As part of the University of Utah’s goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and achieve carbon neutrality, the U’s Sustainability […]

September 23, 2021

To better reflect the holistic approach to safety at the University of Utah, the Department of Public Safety has changed […]

September 15, 2021

At the University of Utah, service-oriented security teams patrol the campus and hospital 24/7, assisting students, employees, patients and visitors […]

September 9, 2021

This fall, 11 new digital signs were installed around campus. This new platform will display a wide array of information, […]

August 4, 2021

University of Utah Police are now using body-worn cameras to promote accountability; increase public trust; provide supportive documentation for complaints, […]

July 21, 2021

The University of Utah Police Department is the first and only law enforcement agency in Utah to join the 30×30 […]

July 1, 2021

Police officers on the University of Utah campus take their duties very seriously. They work hard to ensure the safety […]

June 3, 2021

Keith Squires joined the University of Utah in July 2020 as executive officer to inaugural Chief Safety Officer Marlon Lynch. […]

May 24, 2021

Last year shined a spotlight on emergency preparedness. An earthquake, a windstorm, and an ongoing pandemic were some of the […]

May 10, 2021

For the past academic year, three Presidential Interns worked within University Safety, serving at a critical time for the evolving […]

April 30, 2021

University Police have received recent reports from students who experienced scam attempts through their email addresses. Specifically, emails that appear […]

April 29, 2021

On Thursday, May 20, Community Services will be hosting a virtual training offered by the Stalking Prevention, Awareness, & Resource […]

April 19, 2021

To reflect the reorganization of public safety at the University of Utah and the expanded responsibilities of the Chief Safety […]

March 30, 2021

The University of Utah Surveillance System Administrator Committee (SSAC) was created in 2019 and is responsible for the implementation of […]

March 23, 2021

University of Utah Safety published its first annual report in March. The comprehensive document covers the department’s reorganization, administrative changes, […]

March 9, 2021

Construction on the University of Utah’s new public safety building began in late February and remains on schedule to be […]

February 19, 2021

In order to support students, graduates and employees who work in fields that require fingerprinting, such as teaching, law and […]

February 16, 2021

University of Utah Safety recently launched a five-year strategic plan to guide safety efforts into the future and provide a […]

February 9, 2021

University of Utah Safety is now accepting applications for its new SafeU Student Ambassador program—a year-long paid leadership opportunity focused […]

February 2, 2021

Dear Colleagues: It is with mixed emotions that I share with you that I will be leaving the University of […]

February 2, 2021

Chief Safety Officer Marlon Lynch has announced he will be leaving the University of Utah at the end of March […]

January 14, 2021

To support the University of Utah’s commitment to safety, diversity, and inclusion, the Office of the Chief Safety Officer (CSO) […]

December 18, 2020

The University of Utah’s 2020 Annual Security & Fire Safety Reports are now available with data from 2019. The reports, one […]

December 18, 2020

Earlier this week, I informed my leadership team and the university’s administration of my decision to place Rodney Chatman on […]

December 17, 2020

On Monday, Dec. 14, University of Utah Chief Safety Officer Marlon Lynch participated in a virtual panel discussion about the […]

December 15, 2020

Many universities have a little-known office dedicated to planning and preparing for emergencies. At the University of Utah, Emergency Management […]

December 8, 2020

This month, University of Utah Police joined the One Mind Campaign, an initiative from the International Association of Chiefs of […]

December 1, 2020

When you think about campus security officers, you might picture individuals patrolling, locking and unlocking buildings, or providing courtesy escorts […]

November 25, 2020

Amid a tense political climate and deadly pandemic, national protests against police brutality and systemic racism have drawn attention to […]

November 20, 2020

University of Utah Safety hosted a Thanksgiving Drive for the Feed U Pantry, from Oct. 5 to Nov. 5, to […]

November 18, 2020

Starting on Nov. 18, University Safety at the University of Utah launches a new social media series to recognize team […]

November 6, 2020

Safety warnings are required to be sent when certain crimes present a serious or continuing threat to the campus community. […]

October 26, 2020

On Thursday, Oct. 29, at 11:30 a.m., the University of Utah’s new crisis support specialists will join the Victim-Survivor Advocacy […]

October 23, 2020

The University of Utah Police “Safety Fair Competition” is being extended until Dec. 18! To participate, students must develop a […]

October 21, 2020

In 2017, University of Utah Health Security had 34 officers to partner with medical personnel to serve patients and visitors […]

October 12, 2020

The new Community Services division at the U recently hired two new crisis support specialists dedicated to providing assistance to […]

October 7, 2020

Editor’s note: In October 2019, the Commission on Presidential Debates selected the University of Utah to host the only 2020 […]

October 5, 2020

University of Utah public safety is hosting a Thanksgiving Drive for the Feed U Pantry, from Oct. 5 to Nov. […]

September 30, 2020

During the last month, eight vehicle burglaries were reported on campus. These cases are typically crimes of opportunity, and the […]

September 21, 2020

Two students from the University of Utah’s prestigious Presidential Internship in Higher Education Leadership joined the Office of the Chief […]

September 14, 2020

By Annalisa Purser, Director of Administration, Office of the Chief Safety Officer   Two new public safety committees were created […]

September 8, 2020

During the last 12 months, more than 1,000 University of Utah Health employees and campus partners were trained by U […]

September 3, 2020

University of Utah Health Security Officer Cristina Lopez was having an uneventful shift when an emergency was reported. The call […]

August 31, 2020

Patrol officers from University of Utah Police received a surprise from “Kindness 4 Kids,” a group of children volunteers in […]

August 26, 2020

All University of Utah police officers and command staff participated in an implicit bias training presented by Fair and Impartial […]

August 13, 2020

University of Utah Health administrators recognized University Police officers in July for their daily support inside the hospitals and clinics […]

August 5, 2020

Campus community, In May 2020, I ordered an independent review of allegations against a former University of Utah police officer […]

July 28, 2020

As part of reorganizing and updating safety functions at the University of Utah, Chief Safety Officer Marlon C. Lynch created […]

July 6, 2020

The University of Utah Police Department is committed to community service and policing with compassion, integrity and accountability. Since joining […]

July 2, 2020

It was a Saturday afternoon at the University of Utah Hospital when a U police officer came across a man […]

June 26, 2020

Since joining the University of Utah as the inaugural Chief Safety Officer (CSO) in February 2020, Marlon Lynch has reorganized […]

June 23, 2020

The National Safety Council, the nation’s leading nonprofit safety advocate, recognized June as National Safety Month, focusing on saving lives […]

June 19, 2020

Note: This is an edited version of this story that is being republished here with the entire recording and transcript […]

June 19, 2020

The University of Utah is working toward national accreditation through the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA), the […]

June 11, 2020

The murder of George Floyd at the hands of police and the subsequent aftermath have brought systemic racism and the […]

June 4, 2020

Chris Snyder, manager of specialized services for U Health Security, was featured on the “Healthcare Security Cast” to share lessons […]

May 29, 2020

Recent news about the tragic death of George Floyd in Minneapolis is disturbing, and reactions of anger and fear are […]

May 15, 2020

I would like to update the campus community on our efforts to bring more transparency and accountability to safety since […]

May 8, 2020

Update [Nov. 16, 2020]: Fingerprint Services are suspended due to COVID-19 until further notice. Update [Sept. 15, 2020]: 15-minute appointments […]

April 30, 2020

Dozens of first responders in police cars, fire trucks and ambulances paraded by the University of Utah Hospital, Primary Children’s […]

April 10, 2020

In recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), Rodney Chatman, chief of the University of Utah police department, has asked […]