Utah Valley University has released a 158-page independent investigation into the September 2025 assassination of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk during a campus public speaking event. The report identified 10 key findings on security failures and recommended improvements to protocols and staffing, though it concluded that no university personnel acted with bad faith or wilful disregard for safety. The investigation matters because it highlights systemic security vulnerabilities at universities hosting high-profile outdoor events and offers a formal record of what went wrong.

The report found that UVU's application of its own security policies was significantly inconsistent, security measures were inadequate for the event's profile, and no staff member was assigned to monitor campus security cameras. Critical timeline points emerged: on 25 August, the outdoor courtyard location was retained despite official concerns; two days later the event was approved without a documented security assessment; the first direct coordination between campus police and event security occurred only on 3 September, a week before the event; and on 8 September, security personnel raised concerns about rooftop access. A text from UVU Police Chief Jeffrey Long stating "We got you covered" is contested—the university report claims it referred to the Hall of Flags walkway, whilst the Kirk family's legal filing identifies the Sorensen Center rooftop as the area of concern. Prosecutors allege accused assassin Tyler Robinson fired from atop the Losee Center building to the northeast of the courtyard.