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Misty Lenwell, mother of Jayden Pienta, receives a hug after speaking to students during a walkout ...
Associated Press

School safety talks planned after California fatal stabbing

A Northern California school district plans to hear community concerns about campus safety in the wake of a fatal stabbing at a high school.
1 year ago
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Lauren Steinbrecher

Granite School District police debut first gun-sniffing K-9 team

The Granite School District has a new tool to track down guns in schools. His name is Bolt, and he's part of a gun detection team -- the only one like it in Utah.
1 year ago
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Larry D. Curtis

Police: Utah teen arrested after pointing gun at 4 at Canyon View High School

A teen pointed a gun at four students at Canyon View High School Monday and later assaulted another student before he was arrested during a two-school lockdown.
1 year ago
Two students at Murray High School met to fight in the parking lot, and pulled out weapons, sending...
Jed Boal

Search ongoing for student with weapon at Murray HS fight

Police are still searching for one of two teenagers who pulled out weapons in the Murray High School parking lot as a fight was beginning Tuesday after school.
1 year ago
FILE: On the same day the Utah’s Senate unanimously passed a resolution to bring an NHL franchise...
Shelby Lofton

Utah lawmakers introduce school safety bills

Lawmakers have unveiled a number of school safety bills after hearing concerns from their constituents.
1 year ago
Officers respond to Taylorsville High School on Jan. 26, 2023, after shots were fired in the parkin...
Erin Cox

Utah lawmakers pushing for greater school safety measures

Utah lawmakers are pushing for change in order to protect our students in schools.
1 year ago
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STEFANIE DAZIO, COLLEEN SLEVIN & JOHN ANTCZAK, Associated Press

Police: Man in custody in Colo. over alleged threats to UCLA

A man who allegedly threatened the University of California, Los Angeles, and detailed potential violence against the prominent university over hundreds of pages has been taken into custody in Colorado following a standoff Tuesday.
2 years ago
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Larry D. Curtis, KSL TV

Roosevelt police charge 3 students after threats promoting school gun violence

Police in Roosevelt City said they have charged three local students with a felony each for participating in a social media campaign to threaten schools.
2 years ago
Ogden school resource officers went back to class to learn about connecting with teens. (Winston Ar...
Alex Cabrero, KSL TV

New class helps Ogden school resource officers connect with teens

School resource officers with Ogden Police Department attended an important class Tuesday designed to help officers understand students better. 
2 years ago
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Ladd Egan, KSL TV

SafeUT app helps parents, students and schools during safety threats

The supervisor of the SafeUT app said days like Utah experienced on Monday — with several school safety threats — show the vital role the app plays in helping students, parents and school administrators.
2 years ago
Woods Cross Teen Center rendering. (Davis Education Foundation)...
Dirk Facer, KSL TV

Woods Cross HS breaking ground on homeless center

Groundbreaking today for a teen resource center for students experiencing homelessness.
2 years ago
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Debbie Worthen, KSL TV

Canyon School District creates school shooting response plan

After a student shooting occurred just off campus of Union Middle School, Canyon School District has created a school shooting response plan.
2 years ago
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Matt Rascon, KSL TV

New Utah Bill Aims To Make School Threats A Crime

A new bill introduced by Utah lawmakers would make it a crime for adults and minors to make threats against schools.
4 years ago
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Deanie Wimmer, KSL TV

U President Speaks About Campus Safety Year After Lauren McCluskey’s Death

In her first on camera sit-down interview since Lauren’s death, University of Utah President Ruth Watkins offered her condolences to the McCluskey family and her assurance that the university takes responsibility for failures in responding to Lauren’s calls for help.
5 years ago
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Deanie Wimmer, KSL TV

Lauren McCluskey’s Parents Share Hopes For Their Daughter’s Legacy

Matt and Jill McCluskey’s daughter was killed one year ago on the University of Utah campus by a man she had briefly dated. Her repeated calls to campus police in weeks leading up to the shooting didn’t protect her.
5 years ago
Police escorts at the University of Utah have seen a major spike in the year since the murder of s...
Dan Rascon, KSL TV

U Of U Police Say More Students Using Courtesy Shuttles, Police Escorts

Police escorts at the University of Utah have seen a major spike in the year since the murder of student-athlete Lauren McCluskey one year ago, according to University of Utah Police officials.
5 years ago
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Brittany Glas and Cindy St. Clair, KSL TV

Utah Universities Vary In Lauren’s Law Implementation

Lauren’s Law, also known as SB 134, was passed in the 2019 General Session of the Utah Legislature following the tragic death of University of Utah student Lauren McCluskey.
5 years ago
School bus stop sign...
Felicia Martinez, KSL TV

It’s The Law: Authorities Want Drivers To Stop When School Bus Stop Arms Are Out

School authorities and law enforcement want drivers to stop blowing past stop arm signs -- and anyone who doesn't come to a complete stop will end up on camera.
5 years ago
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KSL TV

Logan School District Taking Precautions After Potential Threat

Officials in the Logan School District are taking precautions Tuesday after they received information about a potential threat at one of their schools, authorities said. 
5 years ago
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Deannie Wimmer, KSL TV

In Search of Safe Schools: Parents Number One Cause of Police Reports on Campus

KSL spent months looking at police reports from one of the state’s largest districts. We found case after case of parents putting staff and students at risk.
5 years ago
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Sean Moody, KSL TV

Active Shooter False Alarm At USU Highlights Need For Emergency Training

A false alarm about an "armed aggressor" went out to the Utah State University community Wednesday afternoon, warning students and staff to "Run, hide, or fight.” The alert was mistakenly sent out as the university was upgrading its alert system.
5 years ago
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Deanie Wimmer, KSL TV

Violent Behavior In Elementary Students Becoming More Prevalent

Teachers have noted that violent behavior among students has become more prevalent, and it's an indication of the mental health crisis in the state's schools. 
5 years ago
Cottonwood Heights Recreation Center...
Ladd Egan, KSL TV

Threatening Graffiti Message Prompts Investigation At Butler Middle School

Extra police officers will patrol Butler Middle School in Cottonwood Heights on Wednesday after a possible threat was found in the form of graffiti.
5 years ago
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Mike Anderson

School Retrofits, More Mental Health Resources Among Recommendations from School Safety Committee

A School Safety Advisory Committee gave their recommendations to state legislators today. Some of the recommended changes are big, and would cost hundreds of millions of dollars.
6 years ago

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