Brett Parkinson, representing Charlie Kirk’s family, declared that UVU’s commissioned 158-page review validates their claim of negligent security. The report, released after Kirk’s fatal shooting on September 10, 2025, details significant flaws in planning and coordination. It confirms the university lacked a comprehensive written security assessment for the event.
The review highlights a critical breakdown in communication between UVU and Turning Point USA (TPUSA). UVU staff had flagged the outdoor fountain courtyard as risky and suggested alternative venues, but TPUSA insisted on the outdoor setting. This decision complicated crowd control, especially since UVU lacked reliable ticketing data because TPUSA managed its own sales. The university could not accurately gauge crowd size in real-time.
Specific operational failures are stark. Reviewers noted no documented line-of-sight analysis and inadequate preparation for elevated vantage points, including the Hall of Flags walkway. TPUSA security had raised concerns about this walkway hours before the shooting. UVU Police Chief Jeff Long planned a meeting with TPUSA security at 11 am to resolve these issues, but the meeting never happened.
UVU maintains the report does not prove bad faith or willful disregard for safety. The university stated the findings reflect inconsistent implementation of existing policies rather than criminal negligence. In response, UVU has created a new Chief Public Safety Officer role to centralize coordination between campus police, emergency management, and event security.
The independent review was conducted by a consortium including Robert L. Davis LLC and Doherty Advisory LLC. Their team interviewed over 70 individuals and analyzed thousands of pages of records. Parkinson called the report a reaffirmation of the facts in the family’s Notice of Claim. Legal proceedings are expected to follow as the family seeks compensation for the security shortcomings that preceded Kirk’s death.