UVU, Turning Point mishandled security
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An independent review found Utah Valley University and Turning Point USA mishandled security before Charlie Kirk was fatally shot at an outdoor campus event on Sept. 10, 2025.
Reposted by Scott L. Greer
Utah Valley Univ “repeatedly tried to raise security concerns ahead of Charlie Kirk’s appearance on campus last year.
“But Kirk’s team brushed those warnings off.”
His organization “insisted on having it in the open campus courtyard” despite the school’s warnings.
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“But Kirk’s team brushed those warnings off.”
His organization “insisted on having it in the open campus courtyard” despite the school’s warnings.
www.sltrib.com/news/educati...
New report: Utah Valley University tried to warn Charlie Kirk’s staff of risks, but team ignored concerns
UVU’s police chief had texted Charlie Kirk’s private security adviser to meet about final safety measures for the event. That meeting “did not occur,” according to the independent review.
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September 25, 2026 at 6:19 PM
Utah Valley Univ “repeatedly tried to raise security concerns ahead of Charlie Kirk’s appearance on campus last year.
“But Kirk’s team brushed those warnings off.”
His organization “insisted on having it in the open campus courtyard” despite the school’s warnings.
www.sltrib.com/news/educati...
“But Kirk’s team brushed those warnings off.”
His organization “insisted on having it in the open campus courtyard” despite the school’s warnings.
www.sltrib.com/news/educati...