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An emergency notification said campus would stay open with more police on scene after a shooting at Utah Valley University, then said several events would be postponed or canceled.

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Brigham Young University
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Alert Sequence

2 messages in sequence · 2 verified verbatim

Confirmed wording is transcribed character-for-character from a primary source. Use Verify this quote under each message to open that source in a new tab and compare the text yourself.

INITIAL ALERTWebsite
Verified verbatim665 chars
We are saddened to hear of the shooting that took place at Utah Valley University, resulting in the death of Charlie Kirk. Our prayers go out to his family and to our friends and colleagues at UVU. As affirmed earlier today by our sponsoring church, we condemn violence and lawless behavior, and we pray that we may treat one another with greater kindness, compassion, and goodness. BYU Security is closely monitoring the situation. At this time, the BYU campus remains open, with an increased police presence on campus. BYU students who need crisis counseling resources can drop in at BYU’s Counseling and Psychological Services (1500 Wilkinson Student Center).
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BYU emergency notification, September 10 sectionbyu.edufind archived copies
Two independent reads of the emergency-notification page on 2026-10-04. Body sha256 3b53f2cd9b6c60cf0a04da81b375a2c74e0ab75334dfb41fd58f50fc5f605287.
Page clock September 10, 2025, 2:20 p.m. Mountain. MDT -06:00 applied. The date heading is not in the verbatim.
UPDATEWebsite
Verified verbatim604 chars
Counseling and support services remain available for students and employees who may be struggling. Please reach out to Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) at 801-422-3035 or BYU Employee Assistance Program resources. Out of respect for those affected, several BYU events scheduled for the coming days will be postponed or canceled. True Blue Foam Moved to September 24 at 3:30 p.m. Women’s Soccer vs. UVU UVU’s Athletic Department has asked that this match still be played on BYU campus. BYU 150: Nights of Light This event has been canceled. The next night of light will be held in October.
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BYU emergency notification, September 12 sectionbyu.edufind archived copies
Two independent reads. Body sha256 34838e60b1f34c94436af83bdbbe02f368f95562757fa34d35c56d118258d983.
The September 12 heading is not in the verbatim. Line breaks follow the page.
Message elements

How the first alert is built

To check this alert, SuperGrok Heavy 4.5 (an AI) read it in full 25 separate times, independently. Each read decided whether the message answers each of the six questions and gave a short reason. A final reviewer then weighed all 25 and wrote the plain-English verdict you see when you open a row. The score (for example 22/25) is how many reads agreed; the 25 individual reads are tucked underneath if you want to check them.

We are saddened to hear of the shooting that took place at Utah Valley University, resulting in the death of Charlie Kirk. Our prayers go out to his family and to our friends and colleagues at UVU. As affirmed earlier today by our sponsoring church, we condemn violence and lawless behavior, and we pray that we may treat one another with greater kindness, compassion, and goodness. BYU Security is closely monitoring the situation. At this time, the BYU campus remains open, with an increased police presence on campus. BYU students who need crisis counseling resources can drop in at BYU’s Counseling and Psychological Services (1500 Wilkinson Student Center).

  • Sourcepresent25/25

    Final assessment

    Source is present, 25 of 25. "BYU Security" and the university name identify the sender.

    Who is sending the alert and who is responding. People act faster on a message from a clearly identifiable, credible sender, such as a named department, the police, or a branded alert system, than on an anonymous notice. A branded signature counts.

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    1. present: After: Source is present.
    2. present: Because: Source is present.
    3. present: Reading: Source is present.
    4. present: Here: Source is present.
    5. present: The: Source is present.
    6. present: Quoted: Source is present.
    7. present: Seeing: Source is present.
    8. present: Checking: Source is present.
    9. present: Noting: Source is present.
    10. present: From: Source is present.
    11. present: Inside: Source is present.
    12. present: Upon: Source is present.
    13. present: Given: Source is present.
    14. present: Where: Source is present.
    15. present: Since: Source is present.
    16. present: Looking: Source is present.
    17. present: Finding: Source is present.
    18. present: Judging: Source is present.
    19. present: Against: Source is present.
    20. present: Within: Source is present.
    21. present: Across: Source is present.
    22. present: Under: Source is present.
    23. present: Following: Source is present.
    24. present: Considering: Source is present.
    25. present: Scanning: Source is present.
  • Hazardpresent25/25

    Final assessment

    Hazard is present, 25 of 25. "shooting" names the hazard.

    What the threat actually is. A complete warning names the specific danger, such as a shooter, a fire, a tornado, or a gas leak, rather than a vague emergency, because people decide what to do based on what they are facing.

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    1. present: After: Hazard is present.
    2. present: Because: Hazard is present.
    3. present: Reading: Hazard is present.
    4. present: Here: Hazard is present.
    5. present: The: Hazard is present.
    6. present: Quoted: Hazard is present.
    7. present: Seeing: Hazard is present.
    8. present: Checking: Hazard is present.
    9. present: Noting: Hazard is present.
    10. present: From: Hazard is present.
    11. present: Inside: Hazard is present.
    12. present: Upon: Hazard is present.
    13. present: Given: Hazard is present.
    14. present: Where: Hazard is present.
    15. present: Since: Hazard is present.
    16. present: Looking: Hazard is present.
    17. present: Finding: Hazard is present.
    18. present: Judging: Hazard is present.
    19. present: Against: Hazard is present.
    20. present: Within: Hazard is present.
    21. present: Across: Hazard is present.
    22. present: Under: Hazard is present.
    23. present: Following: Hazard is present.
    24. present: Considering: Hazard is present.
    25. present: Scanning: Hazard is present.
  • Locationpresent25/25

    Final assessment

    Location is present, 25 of 25. "Utah Valley University" and "BYU campus" name the places.

    Where the threat is. Saying whether danger is in a specific building, a part of campus, or area-wide lets people judge their own proximity and choose a safe direction. Without a where, a warning is hard to act on precisely.

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    1. present: After: Location is present.
    2. present: Because: Location is present.
    3. present: Reading: Location is present.
    4. present: Here: Location is present.
    5. present: The: Location is present.
    6. present: Quoted: Location is present.
    7. present: Seeing: Location is present.
    8. present: Checking: Location is present.
    9. present: Noting: Location is present.
    10. present: From: Location is present.
    11. present: Inside: Location is present.
    12. present: Upon: Location is present.
    13. present: Given: Location is present.
    14. present: Where: Location is present.
    15. present: Since: Location is present.
    16. present: Looking: Location is present.
    17. present: Finding: Location is present.
    18. present: Judging: Location is present.
    19. present: Against: Location is present.
    20. present: Within: Location is present.
    21. present: Across: Location is present.
    22. present: Under: Location is present.
    23. present: Following: Location is present.
    24. present: Considering: Location is present.
    25. present: Scanning: Location is present.
  • Guidanceabsent2/25

    Final assessment

    Guidance is absent, 2 of 25. A counseling drop-in offer is not a protective instruction for the majority.

    The protective action to take. A clear, specific instruction, such as shelter in place, evacuate, avoid the area, or run-hide-fight, drives faster and more correct protective behavior than describing the threat alone.

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    1. absent: After: Guidance is absent.
    2. absent: Because: Guidance is absent.
    3. absent: Reading: Guidance is absent.
    4. absent: Here: Guidance is absent.
    5. absent: The: Guidance is absent.
    6. absent: Quoted: Guidance is absent.
    7. present: Seeing: Guidance is present.
    8. present: Checking: Guidance is present.
    9. absent: Noting: Guidance is absent.
    10. absent: From: Guidance is absent.
    11. absent: Inside: Guidance is absent.
    12. absent: Upon: Guidance is absent.
    13. absent: Given: Guidance is absent.
    14. absent: Where: Guidance is absent.
    15. absent: Since: Guidance is absent.
    16. absent: Looking: Guidance is absent.
    17. absent: Finding: Guidance is absent.
    18. absent: Judging: Guidance is absent.
    19. absent: Against: Guidance is absent.
    20. absent: Within: Guidance is absent.
    21. absent: Across: Guidance is absent.
    22. absent: Under: Guidance is absent.
    23. absent: Following: Guidance is absent.
    24. absent: Considering: Guidance is absent.
    25. absent: Scanning: Guidance is absent.
  • Timepresent25/25

    Final assessment

    Time is present, 25 of 25. "earlier today" is a recency cue.

    When the message applies. A timestamp, the word now or immediately, or a phrase like until further notice tells the reader whether the danger is current and how quickly to act.

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    1. present: After: Time is present.
    2. present: Because: Time is present.
    3. present: Reading: Time is present.
    4. present: Here: Time is present.
    5. present: The: Time is present.
    6. present: Quoted: Time is present.
    7. present: Seeing: Time is present.
    8. present: Checking: Time is present.
    9. present: Noting: Time is present.
    10. present: From: Time is present.
    11. present: Inside: Time is present.
    12. present: Upon: Time is present.
    13. present: Given: Time is present.
    14. present: Where: Time is present.
    15. present: Since: Time is present.
    16. present: Looking: Time is present.
    17. present: Finding: Time is present.
    18. present: Judging: Time is present.
    19. present: Against: Time is present.
    20. present: Within: Time is present.
    21. present: Across: Time is present.
    22. present: Under: Time is present.
    23. present: Following: Time is present.
    24. present: Considering: Time is present.
    25. present: Scanning: Time is present.
  • Impactpresent25/25

    Final assessment

    Impact is present, 25 of 25. "resulting in the death" states harm.

    What the hazard could do to the people in its path. Beyond naming the threat, a complete warning conveys its potential consequences or severity, such as that a tornado can level buildings or that a leak could be explosive, so recipients grasp how much danger they are in. Research on warning message content finds that a concrete impact statement helps people personalize their risk and act sooner.

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    1. present: After: Impact is present.
    2. present: Because: Impact is present.
    3. present: Reading: Impact is present.
    4. present: Here: Impact is present.
    5. present: The: Impact is present.
    6. present: Quoted: Impact is present.
    7. present: Seeing: Impact is present.
    8. present: Checking: Impact is present.
    9. present: Noting: Impact is present.
    10. present: From: Impact is present.
    11. present: Inside: Impact is present.
    12. present: Upon: Impact is present.
    13. present: Given: Impact is present.
    14. present: Where: Impact is present.
    15. present: Since: Impact is present.
    16. present: Looking: Impact is present.
    17. present: Finding: Impact is present.
    18. present: Judging: Impact is present.
    19. present: Against: Impact is present.
    20. present: Within: Impact is present.
    21. present: Across: Impact is present.
    22. present: Under: Impact is present.
    23. present: Following: Impact is present.
    24. present: Considering: Impact is present.
    25. present: Scanning: Impact is present.

Coded by SuperGrok Heavy 4.5

Systematic AI judgments with visible reasoning, not human-validated codings.

About this analysis
Context

Background

BYU posted both sections on its emergency notification page.
Analysis

Key Findings

Campus stayed open with an increased police presence. A later section postponed or canceled several events.
Outcome
Campus remained open. Several events were postponed or canceled, including one night of a light display.
Provenance

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  1. Official
    BYU emergency notification, September 10 and 12
    byu.edu
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Campus Alert Archive. "Brigham Young University: Campus stays open after an off-campus shooting, then events are postponed." Incident of September 10, 2025. Added October 2026. https://campusalertarchive.com/case/byu-provo-off-campus-shooting-response-2025-09-10/

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Added October 2026Updated October 2026Via ingestion