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The Department of Public Safety (DPS) offers a variety of free trainings and presentations to our campus communities. View the options below and contact us to schedule a training. University of Utah Health employees who are interested in scheduling a training can call 801-581-2294.
Emergency Preparedness
- Understand the Emergency Management Mission by learning through the plan, train, and exercise method to protect the campus during disasters.
- Create your own empowerment through individual preparedness by taking proactive steps to enhance personal resilience.
- Understand Emergency Management programs by learning about available preparedness resources and how they contribute to a safer campus community.
Clery Compliance
- Understand who Jeanne Clery was and what the Clery Act requires.
- Learn why timely alerts and emergency notifications are sent out.
- Know what a Campus Security Authority (CSA) is, reporting obligations, and reporting locations.
Campus Safety 101: Be Aware, Be Alert, Stay Informed
- Review basic safety skills and principles, including situational awareness and de-escalation, which can increase your safety on campus.
- Learn about the most common types of crimes committed on our campus, how to protect yourself, and what safety resources are available.
- Get answers to some of the most common questions about campus safety the Department of Public Safety receives.
Workplace Violence
(Recommended for university staff and faculty)
- Learn how to report if you experience/witness an act of violence.
- Recognize how to identify and report threatening/concerning behaviors that may indicate someone is on a pathway toward violence.
- Explore how behavioral interventions can help prevent acts of targeted violence and learn more about the various support and safety resources available on campus.
Active Aggressor
Planning Phase 1 – Understand and Prepare Your Environment
- Collaborate with Emergency Management professionals to assess their physical workspace.
- Contribute to the creation of a 3D model of their building or office layout.
- Help develop or update their department’s Emergency Response Plan, tailored to their specific environment and needs.
- Learn and practice the Run, Hide, Fight strategy, including how to assess when to evacuate, secure in place, or defend as a last resort.
- Understand how to communicate clearly with emergency responders, including how to report incidents and interpret emergency notifications.
- Gain awareness of law enforcement response procedures and how to act safely and appropriately when officers arrive.
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We are committed to continuous improvement and to creating a safe environment that meets the needs of the U community. Please share your feedback with us. This information is received by the Office of the Chief Safety Officer, which serves as the central administrative unit for all public safety functions, including University Police, Community Services, Emergency Management, Emergency Communications, Campus Security, and U Health Security.
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