About Us
Utilizing a multi-faceted approach to providing service, University of Utah Health Security strives to provide the utmost in safety and security for our patients, staff, and visitors. Annually, University of Utah Health Security responds annually to over 75,000 calls for services throughout the network. These calls include medical assists, courtesy escorts, alarm responses, welfare checks, and more.
In support of University of Utah Health's policy toward workplace violence, University of Utah Health Security has implemented strategies for response, case management, vulnerability assessment, training and education.
Main Areas
Since 2017, the division has grown from approximately 30 officers to 164. University of Utah Health Security currently provides services to:
- Acute Care Center
- Clinical Neurosciences Center
- Greenwood Health Center
- Huntsman Cancer Hospital, North and South
- Huntsman Mental Health Institute
- Madsen Health Center
- Moran Eye Center
- Nielsen Rehabilitation Hospital
- Orthopaedic Center
- Redwood Health Center
- South Jordan Health Center, Emergency Department
- University of Utah Hospital, Main
- Westridge Health Center
Meet the Leadership Team

Glenn Smith
DirectorGlenn Smith
Director
Chris Snyder
Associate DirectorChris Snyder
Associate Director
Jennifer Roberts
Administrative ManagerJennifer Roberts
Administrative Manager
Brian McCollum
Logistics ManagerBrian McCollum
Logistics Manager
Darin Sweeten
Operations ManagerDarin Sweeten
Operations Manager
David Kelly
Operations ManagerDavid Kelly
Operations Manager
Matt Erwin
Operations ManagerMatt Erwin
Operations Manager
Brandon Bryant
Operations ManagerBrandon Bryant
Operations Manager
Shawn Roberts
Training ManagerShawn Roberts
Training Manager
Dwayne Ruth
Security Compliance ManagerDwayne Ruth
Security Compliance Manager
Cal Kunz
Specialized Services ManagerCal Kunz
Specialized Services ManagerLet Your Voice Be Heard
We are committed to continuous improvement and to creating a safe environment that meets the needs of the U community. Please share your feedback with us. This information is received by the Office of the Chief Safety Officer, which serves as the central administrative unit for all public safety functions, including University Police, Community Services, Emergency Management, Emergency Communications, Campus Security, and U Health Security.
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