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Jeffrey Graviet
Retired
Jeffrey Graviet is the Director of Emergency Services at the University of Utah. He has extensive experience in public safety and emergency management.12
Career Background
Graviet has had a long and varied career in public safety and emergency management:
- He has 31 years of experience in the field.4
- Previously, he served as the Director of Emergency Services for Salt Lake County for eight years from 2008 to 2016.2
- Before his current role, he held positions with the Utah Department of Public Safety, including:
- Major/Deputy Director of Homeland Security and Emergency Services
- Captain/Bureau Commander3
Current Role at University of Utah
As the Director of Emergency Services at the University of Utah, Graviet's responsibilities include:
- Overseeing the Emergency Management unit within the University Safety's Emergency Services division.1
- Leading efforts in planning, training, and preparing the university community for various emergencies and crises.1
- Coordinating with other first responders and facilitating partnerships during emergency situations.1
- Providing critical information to university leadership for decision-making during crises.1
Under Graviet's leadership, the Emergency Services division has seen significant changes and improvements:
- The division now operates 24/7 from a new space in the S.J. Quinney College of Law Building.1
- They have implemented new tools and software to improve emergency notifications and response times.1
- The division plays a crucial role in the university's safety culture, with increased awareness and demand for their services.1
Graviet's expertise and leadership have been particularly valuable during the COVID-19 pandemic, as he has worked closely with university leadership to manage the crisis and its impact on campus operations.1
Highlights
Dec 15 · attheu.utah.edu
Managing emergencies: Behind the scenes - @theU
Jul 2 · securitymagazine.com
University of Utah reorganizes their Department of Public Safety
Jun 26 · attheu.utah.edu
Integrating safety - @theU - The University of Utah
Dec 7 · attheu.utah.edu
Emergency coordination - @theU - The University of Utah
Apr 15 · attheu.utah.edu
GIVING U A HEADS UP - @theU
Feb 26 · attheu.utah.edu
Student Life - @theU - The University of Utah