Safety & Risk Departments

UT Enterprise Risk Management assists the University, on an enterprise and operational level, with identifying, evaluating, and reducing or eliminating risks. When damage or loss occurs, the goal is to protect the University and obtain insurance recovery in a timely manner.

UT Police is a Utah State POST-certified and accredited police agency, providing services 24/7/365. UTPD Police Officers hold Utah state peace officer certification and have campus and statewide police authority. The department is internationally accredited by the IACLEA and the State of Utah (UCOPA). UTPD divisions (Administration, Patrol, Criminal Investigations, Campus Engagement, Event Safety/Security) work to protect, serve, and educate students, employees, visitors, and patients of the UT community.

The UT Fire Marshal is the AHJ (Authority Having Jurisdiction) on fire prevention and life safety code interpretation and compliance for the university. Duties include conducting fire and life safety inspections of alarm and suppression systems, review of special permits and projects – including new construction and renovations of buildings – addressing fire and life safety concerns, public education, and training.

UT Health and Safety provides services to assist in university compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and standards. Health and Safety assists university departments and administration with guidance, training, and support.

UT Parking Services provides adequate, reasonably convenient, and safe parking access for all students, employees, and visitors to the campus community. We will accomplish this through economical pricing, parking enforcement, and coordinated management of resources.