U of U CAMPUS ALERT: Campus Advisory (SLC campus). Swatting incident affecting selected campus offices

U of U CAMPUS ALERT – Campus  Advisory (SLC campus) – Swatting incident affecting selected campus offices

The University of Utah Department of Public Safety is monitoring multiple threatening emails sent overnight to campus offices by what appears to be a single individual. Police are investigating and working to identify the source but believe this to be a case of swatting.

Swatting is a hazardous form of harassment where a false report or threat is targeted at a specific individual, organization, or location. These hoaxes cause considerable disruption.

If you or your office receive emails with disturbing or violent imagery, please forward them to uupd-tips@utah.edu. Call 911 if you are in an urgent situation. You may also call 801-585-2677 for non-emergency concerns.

Please stay informed through official University channels.