February 19, 2024-Safety Commission Meeting

• The first Safety Stroll with Steve took place February 13, a second is scheduled for March.
• President Robbins addressed the group.
• Discussions around increased transparency.
• Considering task force with TPD to address off-campus crime
• Increase in police patrolling campus particularly in parking garages to combat vehicle break-ins.
• UAPD community academy began.
• Looking at federal grants to fund safety-related issues.
• Consider adding additional members to the commission.

January 8, 2024-Safety Commission Meeting

• Discussed Clery Timely Warning requirements.
• The spring UAPD Community Academy reached capacity in a couple of days.
• Discussed a safety survey and long-term goals.

November 27, 2023 - Safety Commission Meeting

• Discussed recent additions to the Office of Public Safety and future plans. 
• Discussed how campus is reacting to the safety changes made over the last six months and how we can enhance campus safety awareness. 

November 6, 2023 - Safety Commission Meeting

Interim Police Chief Chris Olson discussed changes made at the University of Arizona Police Department (UAPD).

• UAPD is working closely with the community, created a new executive office, a mental health support officer and more. There is a focus on trauma-informed solutions for victims. UAPD will host a Community Academy in the Spring for faculty and staff and may include students at a later date. Olson discussed the blue envelope program, trauma kits, Clery Timely Warnings, and addressed questions about building trust in the community.  

October 16, 2023 - Safety Commission Meeting

Review of safety survey sent to undergraduates living in residential halls in April 2023. 

• Discussion included: linking comments with demographic information, pedestrian safety, layering crime rates where students don’t feel safe, address dark areas on campus, conduct overall safety climate survey.