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When an incident is reported, it is sent to the RBIRT Manager, along with the Special Assistant to the Chief Safety Officer and Co-Chairs of the Bias Incident Response Team. The group triages each report to determine the best next steps.
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The RBIRT Manager then coordinates the various components of the response, including connecting the reporting party to supportive resources and communicating to communities exposed to and affected by the incident.
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If a report involves a potential violation of university policies or state/federal laws, it is referred to the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action and/or University of Utah Police for review. RBIRT is not responsible for investigation or disciplinary action.
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The RBIRT Manager coordinates any incident updates and additional communications, as needed.
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Data and trends from bias incident reports (such as the type, frequency, and location) are used to help inform future safety programs and educational efforts at the university.
