Third annual Utah Campus Safety Summit brings state campuses together
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The annual two-day summit will take place on March 19-20, 2025, at Eccles Alumni House.
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Campus violence prevention through behavioral threat assessment and management
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This newly expanded program is housed within the Department of Public Safety and benefits from the multi-disciplinary expertise of several departments across campus.
Read MoreAre LA’s wildfires a look into Utah’s future?
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Tom Cova, expert in environmental hazards emergency management, gives insight into the Los Angeles wildfires and the best practices for keeping fire-prone communities safe.
Read MorePathways for reporting hate-motivated incidents on campus
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Hate crimes/incidents not only harm individuals, but can also instill fear across entire communities.
Read MoreU grad empowers women through self-defense classes
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After her teammate and friend Lauren McCluskey was murdered, Mesa Weidle became a self-defense instructor to help other girls and women keep themselves safe.
Read MoreNew ways to keep pedestrians safe on campus
Utah is among the first in the nation to implement widespread use of radar-enabled crosswalk buttons.
Read MoreLauren’s Lap: 1K, 5K and 10K race and festival
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Race presenters include the Lauren McCluskey Foundation, the University of Utah, Pepsi and Snell and Wilmer.
Read MoreLonger wildfire seasons means more bad air days
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Each year, Utah and much of the west goes up in flame.
Read MoreImproving campus safety and engagement with electric bikes
For University Police, an expanded e-bike fleet is another way to engage with the community.
Read More2023 Clery Report explained
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Over the past several years, University Department of Public Safety leaders have implemented practices to improve trauma-informed responses within the department.
Read More2023 crime statistics reports released
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Under the Clery Act, U.S. higher education institutions are required to gather information about all crimes committed within the main campus boundary.
Read MoreWildland firefighters hit their STRIDE
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STRIDE is the first model for accurately mapping the most efficient routes and estimating walking speed through any environment that considers slope steepness, vegetation density and ground surface roughness.
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