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Police and security services emblems are pictured at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City on Friday, April 16, 2021. A proposal that calls for implicit bias and de-escalation training for campus police officers at public colleges and universities will advance to the full Utah Board of Higher Education.
Laura Seitz, Deseret News
The Utah Board of Higher Education will soon consider requiring implicit bias and de-escalation training for all public safety officers at Utah’s public colleges and universities.
The requirement for both types of training would become part of Utah System of Higher Education policy, under a recommendation approved by members of two higher education board committees on Friday. The policy change will be considered by the full board at an upcoming meeting.
DSU Police Chief recognized for community engagement after department turn around
The Dixie State University Department of Public Safety Director is being recognized for his work to put the small police department front and center in Utah, when it comes to community policing.
and last updated 2021-01-26 01:14:08-05
ST. GEORGE, Utah â The Dixie State University Department of Public Safety Director is being recognized for his work to put the small police department front and center in Utah, when it comes to community policing.
For a police force with a full-time staff of seven, it might come as a surprise that the DSU Dept. of Public Safety is leading the way in bridging the gap between law enforcement and community members.