Office of Public Safety Leaders Promote Campus Safety During Family Weekend Events
Family Weekend 2024 is October 25-27. The Office of Public Safety leaders and team members are on campus every day and are participating in various Family Weekend events, so please make sure to say “hello” if you see us! We look forward to meeting you.
We encourage families to check out the Parent and Family Guide on our website for safety tips to share with your Wildcat. Learn about the Wildcat Safety Guide, LiveSafe App, bicycle safety, and more.
Family Weekend Safety Events
Safety Stroll with Chief Safety Officer Steve Patterson – *Family Weekend Signature Event*
Friday, October 25, 3-4pm
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Join Chief Safety Officer Steve Patterson and other public safety leaders for an overview of safety resources and a walk through main campus to help identify areas of concern or areas where the university could make safety improvements. Questions and suggestions are encouraged!
OPS offers safety strolls for students twice a semester. Fall 2024 strolls: October 15 & November 12.
ASUA Leadership Series: SAFETY
UAPD and Threat Assessment & Management
Friday, October 25, 11am-noon
Student Union, 3rd floor, Suite 325
All students & families welcome! Join us for a Q & A and learn about best practices on safety with Chief of Police Chris Olson and Jessie Semmann, director of Threat Assessment and Management.
The University of Arizona Police Department strives to provide the highest level of police services through high visibility engagement, crime prevention programs and education, technological initiatives, community collaboration and regional partnerships. UAPD works to maintain a safe and inclusive environment for all members of our community and believes transparency in their processes, policies and actions fosters trust and accountability.
The Threat Assessment and Management Team is a multidisciplinary group of faculty and staff that reviews reports about concerning behaviors; considers various approaches to managing concerning behavior; and provides guidance to students, faculty and staff regarding how to address and prevent violent and disruptive behavior.
Share your feedback after Family Weekend
The University and the public safety teams are committed to creating a safe environment that meets the needs of our students, employees and visitors. We value the voice of our community members. Please share your feedback or ideas with us, including safety-related content you would like to see on this website. Email publicsafety@arizona.edu.