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UVU appoints Colonel Michael Rapich as first Chief Safety Officer
What happened
Utah Valley University has appointed Retired Colonel Michael Rapich as its first Chief Safety Officer. The appointment follows an independent review of the events surrounding the killing of Charlie Kirk on campus in September 2025.
Timeline
- Utah Policy UVU appoints Colonel Michael Rapich as first Chief Safety Officer
- KSL UVU hires first chief safety officer in wake of Charlie Kirk killing, independent review
- Salt Lake Tribune UVU has hired a new chief safety officer in response to the Charlie Kirk shooting. You might recognize him.
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UVU hires first chief safety officer in wake of Charlie Kirk killing, independent review
— Utah Valley University has appointed Michael Rapich, a retired Utah Highway Patrol colonel, as its first chief safety officer following an independent review of the events surrounding Charlie Kirk's killing on campus…