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The Utah Department of Public Safety (DPS) invites you to the 2024 Utah Public Safety Summit. The conference was designed with public safety professionals in mind and focuses on leadership, educational experiences, critical thinking opportunities, and best practices.

Conference topics include: forensic case studies, sessions on leadership and peer support, lessons learned from recent events, partnerships in communities, traffic safety, drug trends, emergency management, law enforcement, fire, and other public safety topics.

You’ll leave this two-day conference with valuable information and lessons from peers who represent organizations across the country. DPS is proud to serve the state in more ways than one. From patrolling highways to preparing Utahns for emergency situations, the department is honored to host this conference to further prepare our public safety professionals in our great state.

Hotel reservations are the responsibility of the attendee; please visit the conference website for hotel block information. Breakfast will not be served; however, lunch will be provided on both days.

If you have further questions, please contact our conference committee by emailing: upss@utah.gov.

Tuesday, June 11 • 11:00am - 12:00pm
Enhancing School Safety Against Modern Threats: Panel Discussion

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A panel of experts focused on addressing various threats that schools face, including bomb threats, hoax threats, and the impact of technology on safety measures. Our esteemed panelists will shed light on strategies to enhance safety and response protocols.
Speakers
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Scott Eyre

School Based Mental Health Specialist- Liaison to, Utah Department of Health and Human Services- Office of Substance Use and Mental
Scott Eyre works for the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Substance Use and Mental Health and acts as the liaison to the State Board of Education. His primary role is serving on the School Safety Center working to ensure the physical and emotional safety of Utah's... Read More →
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Jeremy Barnes

School Safety Liaison, Utah Department of Public Safety
Jeremy Barnes is currently assigned as the School Safety Liaison with the Utah Department of Public Safety. Jeremy has been in law enforcement since 2005, and has worked for multiple agencies in various capacities. Jeremy has a passion for school-based policing and community outreach... Read More →
avatar for Jake Broadhead

Jake Broadhead

Intelligence Analyst, Utah Statewide Information and Analysis Center (SIAC)
Jake is an Intelligence Analyst with the Utah Statewide Information and Analysis Center (SIAC) who specifically focuses his research and investigative support toward targeted violence response and prevention. His responsibilities include a large focus on school safety resulting in... Read More →
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Chris Ruiz

Detective / School Resource Officer, Pleasant Grove Police Department
Chris Ruiz is a Detective with the Pleasant Grove Police Department.  He is currently assigned to the schools as the School Resource Officer.  He has a passion for school safety and security by being engaged with the students, parents, and educators.  Chris believes that by having... Read More →
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Matt Pennington

State Security Chief, Department of Public Safety
Chief Pennington was selected as Utah’s first state security chief in January 2024. Prior to being selected he worked for the South Jordan Police Department and Weber County Sheriff’s Office.
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Rhett Larsen

School Safety Specialist, Utah State Board of Education
As the School Safety Specialist for the Utah State Board of Education (USBE), Mr. Larsen’s responsibilities include coordinating and aligning school safety efforts at the state and local levels. He is the project lead for the School Safety Center (SSC). The SSC develops model policies... Read More →

Tuesday June 11, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm MDT
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