UAMS Department of Public Safety

05/18/2026

Last week, the UAMS Department of Public Safety including Emergency Management, the Technical Security team, National Weather Service team, Distribution Center Department, and Police Department conducted a collaborative tabletop exercise focused on inclement weather preparedness and continuity operations.

The exercise created great dialogue, collaboration, and planning as teams discussed backup operational protocols and emergency coordination efforts during severe weather events. Scenarios included the impact of a tornado striking operations, potential dispatch relocation plans, and how long the Distribution Center could continue operations during an emergency event.

Great teamwork across all departments involved!

05/15/2026

It’s National Police Week, and what a great time to not only celebrate our officers, but also continue training and strengthening our preparedness efforts to better serve and protect our campus community.

Even during Police Week, the UAMS Department of Public Safety remains committed to professional development, teamwork, and public safety excellence.

Thank you to all of our officers and public safety professionals for your dedication, sacrifice, and service each and every day. 💙🚔

05/14/2026

Yesterday UAMS conducted a successful Mass Casualty Incident (MCI) Simulation Exercise bringing together Emergency Medicine, Emergency Preparedness, Nursing Leadership, MEMS, EMS personnel, residents, and students for hands-on emergency response training.

Special thanks to Dr. Jerrilyn Jones, Dr. Brandon Morshedi, Dr. Johnathan Martindale, Wright Cookus, and all partners involved for their leadership and collaboration.

This exercise strengthened teamwork, communication, decontamination operations, incident command, and overall emergency preparedness readiness.

05/13/2026

Congratulations to the Arkansas State Troopers on a well-deserved recognition at the Arkansas State Police Annual Awards Ceremony yesterday! It was an honor to attend and celebrate your dedication and service to our communities.

The UAMS Department of Public Safety proudly supports our Arkansas State Police. Special thanks to the Arkansas State Trooper Foundation for the opportunity to attend such a great event! 🚔👏

05/06/2026

Happy Nurses Week! 💙❤️

The UAMS Department of Public Safety proudly celebrates our incredible nurses. Your compassion, dedication, and commitment do not go unnoticed. Every day, you show up and make a difference in the lives of so many.

We appreciate your service, your strength, and your heart.

Thank you for all that you do!

05/06/2026

A great conference so far at the 2026 Emergency Preparedness Forum. Conversations like these remind us that preparedness is not just a plan, it is a commitment to leadership, coordination, and community impact.

04/27/2026

04/27/2026

Celebrating excellence at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Honored to recognize seven officer promotions in one ceremony a true reflection of dedication, growth, and leadership from September 2025 to May 2026.

Proud to be part of a team that continues to raise the bar and invest in its people. The future is bright.

02/13/2026

Ty Haynie, UAMS Emergency Preparedness Director, addressed about fifty Little Rock Kappa League students at the Little Rock Diamond Center by Rotary Club invitation.

Ty discussed the UAMS Department of Public Safety, emphasizing preparedness and pathways for young people to pursue careers in emergency management and other areas within Public Safety. He highlighted his personal career journey and the daily impact of Public Safety programs on the community.

The students were very engaged, and there was a strong interest in learning more about careers in Public Safety.

As a next step, our DPS team will establish a program to identify interested students and coordinate with our UAMS Public Safety professionals to organize job shadowing opportunities.

This event effectively promoted youth engagement and careers in public safety.

02/10/2026

🎉 BIG CONGRATULATIONS, BRYCE DAVIS! 🎉 Patient Experience Award – January 2026