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Campus Safety updates for fall 2023
Since Chief Safety Officer Keith Squires joined the U in 2022, he has reorganized campus security and police; doubled the number of victim advocates in the department; hired a new crime data analyst,...
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Home Security Safety Tips
Home security is important not only for those living off-campus but also for those living on-campus! There are multiple ways you can immediately improve your safety. It is crucial to update your home...
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University of Utah officer graduates from FBI National Academy
For just the seventh time in the history of the University of Utah Police Department, an officer has graduated from the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia. On September 14th, Lieutenant Brian...
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University bolsters campus equity with new appointments
The University of Utah Department of Public Safety (DPS) has added critical expertise to its Racist and Bias Incident Response Team (RBIRT) to better provide coordinated and thoughtful responses to...
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Exemplary service, compassion shine bright at annual awards banquet
In a solemn and heartfelt ceremony, the University of Utah Department of Public Safety recently held its annual awards banquet, recognizing individuals whose unwavering dedication and outstanding...
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University of Utah Police charge 9 students for interfering with police at...
The University of Utah Police Department has issued 9 citations to protestors who disrupted Young Americans for Freedom’s watch party at Marriott Library on Nov. 1. Nine protestors ranging in age from...
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Cyber kidnapping warning
In light of a recent “cyber kidnapping” in Utah involving a 17-year-old foreign exchange student from China, the University of Utah Department of Public Safety cautions all campus community members,...
View ArticleDepartment of Public Safety to host 2nd annual Utah Campus Safety Summit
This two-day summit on March 20-21, 2024, at the Eccles Alumni House, is an opportunity to bring together diverse campus communities to improve safety and security on all our state’s educational...
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U officers learn latest methods for trauma-informed investigations
In an effort to better serve victims of domestic and sexual violence, University of Utah Department of Public Safety officers are learning how to provide the best environment and services for...
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2nd Annual Utah Campus Safety Summit
This month we held the 2nd Annual Utah Campus Safety Summit. This event was launched last year to provide a platform for stakeholders working on school safety issues to share information, ideas, and...
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University of Utah Statement to protestors
April 30, 2024 12:15 PM University of Utah President Taylor R. Randall released the following statement: “Yesterday, April 29 at 4 p.m., protestors began setting up an encampment in front of the John...
View ArticleSelf Defense R.A.D. Class
The R.A.D. class is a program to help women learn self-defense tactics and techniques. The next available classes are Tuesday nights during the month of June.
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University statement on April 30, 2024 protests
April 30, 2024 8:30 p.m. About 200 protestors gathered in Presidents Circle this afternoon, starting about 6 p.m. The university commends the peaceful nature of the protests, which were expressed with...
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Graffiti Damage to Presidents Circle
University of Utah Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect who vandalized sidewalks and steps around Presidents Circle on May 2, 2024. In the early morning hours, University...
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Collaborative partnership between U of U Housing and the Department of Public...
The University of Utah Department of Public Safety (DPS) has been working closely with Housing & Residential Education (HRE) to strengthen relationships and build trust. Together, they have found...
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University of Utah Safety Updates
The University of Utah’s Department of Public Safety continues to evolve, including new staff, training, and its more visible headquarters on 500 South. If you’re new to campus, you can learn more...
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UUPD tips for avoiding common cybercrimes
With the return to campus this fall, the University of Utah Public Safety Department is reminding campus community members to be aware of the risks of cybercrime and fraud. College students are prime...
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2023 Clery Report explained
Editor’s Note—The information in this story may be triggering for members of the campus community who have experienced dating violence. The victim’s pronouns have been anonymized. Each year, the...
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2023 crime statistics reports released
Editor’s Note—The information in this story may be triggering for members of the campus community who have experienced dating violence. The University of Utah released two major safety reports this...
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U of U ALERT: Bicycles stolen at Sunnyside Apartments
The University of Utah Department of Public Safety is actively investigating a series of burglaries at the University Sunnyside Apartments, Cottonwood 796 and 797. The burglaries happened beginning...
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