Archive · 6 Nov 2025
Utah University Expands Police Force After Charlie Kirk Assassination Backlash
A university in Utah is going to have more police officers and security people.
This is happening after a conservative activist named Charlie Kirk was shot and killed on campus.
Many people were upset because they thought the school didn't have enough safety rules in place during the event.
For example, they didn't use drones to check rooftops, and there weren't any bag checks.
The school had fewer police officers than recommended for its size.
Now, the university is hiring more officers to make sure events are safer in the future.
A man has been charged with the crime.
Utah Valley University is increasing its police force by eight officers and adding two safety managers.
The expansion follows criticism regarding insufficient safety measures during the assassination of Charlie Kirk on campus.
Kirk was shot from a rooftop on September 10 while speaking to students, with an estimated 3,000 attendees present.
The university's campus police staffing levels were noted as falling below national recommendations for schools of its size.
A man named Tyler Robinson has been charged with aggravated murder in connection with Kirk's assassination.
- Who
- Utah Valley University
- What
- Expanding police force and adding security managers
- When
- Following the assassination of Charlie Kirk on September 10 and in response to criticism of safety measures
- Where
- Utah Valley University campus in Orem
- Why
- To improve campus safety measures and address criticism over the lack of security protocols during the event where Charlie Kirk was killed.
- Event Date
- September 10
- Victim
- Charlie Kirk
- Location
- Utah Valley University, Orem campus
- Suspect Charged
- Tyler Robinson (aggravated murder)
- University Police Staffing (Current)
- 23 officers
- Planned Police Staffing
- Over 30 officers (adding 8)
- Student-to-Officer Ratio (US Average)
- 1:500
- University Policing Budget (New Fiscal Year)
- $2.1 million