The university will increase its annual security budget by at least $2 million per year for the next decade. The budget increase was announced after an uptick in gun violence in Columbus, Ohio.
The U.S. Department of Justice awarded UMF nearly $300,000 to expand their sexual assault and domestic violence education and response programs. Dr. Warner will work with community members to develop programming for UMF.
The university aims to curb crime on campus and in neighborhoods where students and faculty live and work. The campus safety department has announced an increased partnership with the Hennepin County Sheriff's office to accomplish that goal.
Campus police at the Alabama-based public university, have deployed Omnilert, which gives students the ability to speak or chat with an on-campus police officer directly.
The University of Chicago will expand its security guard presence and offer new transit options for students, staff and faculty in the neighborhood to enhance safety and security within the community.
The University of Utah Police Department joins the 30x30 initiative, which aims to increase the representation of women in police recruit classes to 30% by 2030.
