UVU Review Details Security Failures in Charlie Kirk Killing, Assigning Blame to Coordination Gaps
An independent review released by Utah Valley University (UVU) on September 25, 2026, details significant security lapses surrounding the September 10, 2025, assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The report, conducted by the Lake Forest Group, found that UVU failed to produce a written security assessment or event action plan, deferring key decisions to Kirk’s organization, Turning Point USA (TPUSA). Although UVU officials raised concerns about the outdoor venue’s exposure to rooftop threats, TPUSA insisted on the location. The review noted a lack of coordination between university police and Kirk’s private security team, Integrity Solutions, including a missed joint briefing. While the report found no evidence of bad faith by UVU staff, it highlighted inconsistent policy implementation. Kirk’s family, who filed a wrongful-death notice in September, called the findings 'admissions against interest,' while UVU President Jon Anderson pledged to implement the report’s recommendations.
