USU Public Safety Distributes Annual Security & Fire Safety Report

As part of its commitment to transparency, Utah State University has distributed its 2026 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, which outlines campus crime statistics, fire safety data, and university policies related to campus safety.

“At USU Public Safety, our mission is to foster a safe, secure, and welcoming environment for every member of the USU community, including students, faculty, staff, and their families,” said Ellis Bruch, executive director of public safety. “As an open and accessible university, we are equally committed to the safety and well-being of all visitors across our campuses.”

The 2026 report includes:

• Campus crime, arrest, and referral statistics provided by USU Police, Campus Security Authorities, and local law enforcement
• Fire safety data for residence halls
• University policies and procedures addressing alcohol and drug use, sexual assault, relationship violence, stalking, hazing, and other safety practices

“Campus safety is a shared responsibility,” Bruch said. “We encourage everyone in the USU community to review the report and share feedback, concerns, or suggestions as we continue to strengthen our efforts.”

USU’s annual security report also includes recent campus safety improvements:

• Increased outreach on safety measures to the campus community, including 205 events to 12,667 individuals, an 80% increase.
• A new position to coordinate statewide emergency management and better serve statewide campuses.
• A new position to coordinate security cameras across USU’s statewide campus system.

USU Public Safety has three branches: a police department, emergency management, and the fire marshal’s office. These units work together to ensure USU remains a safe place to learn, live, and work.

The report is published each year in accordance with Utah Code Section 53B-28-401, the Campus Safety Plan, and the federal Jeanne Clery Act. It is designed to provide students, faculty, staff, their families, alumni, and the public with important information about safety at USU.

The 2026 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available on the Department of Safety website. A copy of the report is available upon request or may be accessed online through the institution's website. Please contact the USU Department of Public Safety or the USU Police Department for additional information.