University Department of Public Safety’s annual crime data released
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The overall increase in case numbers is partially attributed to campus growth and improved reporting systems.
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Third annual Utah Campus Safety Summit hones in on prevention
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Key focus areas of this year’s summit included insights surrounding school violence research and prevention, cybercrime protection strategies and hate crime response.
Read MoreCollaborative partnership between Housing and the Department of Public Safety
These interactions allow public safety staff to work with residents and staff in a positive, non-threatening environment, with a focus on finding solutions.
Read MoreCampus Safety response to April 29 rally was strategic, multi-layered
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The university’s response to the rally on April 29 has drawn both praise and criticism.
Read MoreUniversity of Utah campus protest recap
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Over two days this week, crowds have gathered on the University of Utah’s campus to protest the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza.
Read MoreU officers learn latest methods for trauma-informed investigations
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University peace officers recently participated in training from South Carolina-based SASS Go who accomplishes their mission by protecting and supporting survivors, their families and the professionals who serve them.
Read MoreDepartment of Public Safety to host 2nd annual Utah Campus Safety Summit
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Registration is now open for this annual summit to improve the safety and security on all our state’s educational campuses.
Read MoreCampus Safety updates for fall 2023
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Over the past five years, University of Utah Safety has been transformed.
Read MoreGuidelines for the MUSS
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Chief Safety Officer Keith Squires shares important safety guidelines for MUSS members.
Read MoreCourageous Conversations: What is a “Peace Officer?”
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Last month, the University of Utah Department of Public Safety concluded its Courageous Conversation series for this school year with a discussion about the department’s new emphasis on becoming “peace officers.”
Read MoreFirst campus safety conference continues effort for change
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The event was a platform for two grieving mothers who are determined to change the trajectory of campus and interpersonal violence.
Read MoreU peace officers to stop carrying nightsticks on campus
Policing on university campuses demands a greater emphasis on communication and de-escalation as the primary approach to any safety concern.
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