UVU Report Confirms Security Failures in Charlie Kirk Killing, but Blames No One
A 158-page independent review released by Utah Valley University (UVU) on September 25, 2026, details significant security failures surrounding the September 10, 2025, assassination of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk. The report, conducted by the Lake Forest Group, identifies 10 key findings, including inconsistent policy application, insufficient staffing for a high-profile outdoor event, and a lack of personnel monitoring campus security cameras. While the review concludes that no UVU staff acted in bad faith, it highlights critical gaps in coordination between the university and TPUSA security teams. Notably, the report clarifies that UVU Police Chief Jeffrey Long’s text stating 'We got you covered' referred to a pedestrian walkway, not the rooftop from which the fatal shot was fired, contradicting claims made by Kirk’s family. The findings have intensified legal disputes, with Kirk’s family maintaining that UVU assumed responsibility for safety and failed to protect him, while UVU President Jon Anderson has pledged to implement the report’s recommendations to improve future security protocols.
