Utah Valley University wants to boost its police force by a third after Charlie Kirk’s killing. Safety experts say it’s not enough.
The school is looking to hire eight new officers. Advocates say that still leaves UVU’s policing far below recommended levels.
(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Law enforcement conducts a search of the Utah Valley University campus in Orem after conservative commentator Charlie Kirk was shot during an event on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025.
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