{
  "id": "2022-09-08-university-of-utah-possible-threat-of-violence",
  "slug": "university-of-utah-possible-threat-of-violence-2022-09-08",
  "institution": {
    "name": "University of Utah",
    "shortName": "U of U",
    "state": "UT",
    "type": "public-r1",
    "alertSystemName": "U of U Alert",
    "enrollment": 35000
  },
  "incident": {
    "date": "2022-09-08",
    "type": "other",
    "cleryCategory": "advisory",
    "resolution": "resolved",
    "headline": "Possible Threat of Violence",
    "headlinePublic": "Possible Threat of Violence",
    "summary": "On 2022-09-08, [U of U Public Safety posted: Possible Threat of Violence](https://publicsafety.utah.edu/alerts/safety-warning/possible-threat-of-violence/).",
    "outcome": "See notice.",
    "casualties": {
      "killed": 0,
      "injured": 0
    }
  },
  "alerts": [
    {
      "sequence": 1,
      "type": "initial",
      "timestampApprox": "2022-09-08",
      "channel": "website",
      "verbatimText": "The University of Utah Department of Public Safety is actively investigating a possible threat of violent activity involving unlawful weapons on campus. The threat is centered at the Union Building. Out of an abundance of caution, the Union Building will be closed at the end of business on Friday, Sept. 9, at 5 p.m. All business operations and special events in the building have been cancelled that evening.\n\nUniversity Police is increasing patrols on campus until the threat has been mitigated or the investigation is complete. Events planned for other parts of campus on Friday evening and the upcoming weekend are not expected to be impacted.\n\nAny member of the community who sees weapons being carried openly on campus or suspicious activity should call University Police at 801-585-2677.\n\nUpdates will be posted at alert.utah.edu.\n\nThis safety warning is being issued as part of the University of Utah’s efforts to provide timely notifications about serious or ongoing threats to the campus community. While it may be distressing to learn about this incident, it is being shared so you can best protect yourself. Responsibility for a crime lies with the person committing it; however, there are some things you can do to reduce your risk of experiencing crime. Please remember:",
      "isVerbatimConfirmed": true,
      "sourceUrl": "https://publicsafety.utah.edu/alerts/safety-warning/possible-threat-of-violence/",
      "sourceDescription": "U of U Alert — Possible Threat of Violence",
      "annotations": [
        "Full body from publicsafety.utah.edu."
      ],
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    }
  ],
  "context": "University of Utah campus alert / safety notice.",
  "keyFindings": [
    "Official U of U alert body recovered."
  ],
  "sources": [
    {
      "title": "Possible Threat of Violence",
      "url": "https://publicsafety.utah.edu/alerts/safety-warning/possible-threat-of-violence/",
      "type": "official-archive"
    }
  ],
  "confidence": "high",
  "tags": [
    "university-of-utah",
    "u-of-u-alert"
  ],
  "dateAdded": "2026-07-27",
  "lastUpdated": "2026-07-27",
  "addedBy": "ingestion"
}