Presentations & Trainings
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 Threat Preparedness
Visit the Active Threat Preparedness website to watch an introductory training video.
Active Threat Preparedness
- Understand how your mind and body might react in a disaster situation, such as an active threat.
- Identify warning signs and how to report if you think someone may be considering violence.
- Learn the Avoid, Deny, Defend, Aid response options to help you react more quickly and effectively.
- Understand emergency protocols and campus alerts, so you know what to expect in an emergency.
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