University of Utah crime data shows increased assaults against health care workers

SALT LAKE CITY — The University of Utah's Department of Public Safety was busy in 2024, handling over 75,800 incidents according to the department's annual crime statistics report. Of notable concern was the increase in assaults against health care workers, which rose by 54% — from 176 cases in 2023 to 271 in 2024. "Since I've been in this position, this has been an area that has been a concern for me," said Keith Squires, chief safety officer at the university. "We're always working to see how we can reduce...