Brian Harpole, the head of security for Charlie Kirk, disclosed text messages that highlight significant lapses in security at Utah Valley University (UVU), which contributed to Kirk's assassination during a speaking event.
• Security Discussion: Harpole revealed communication with UVU Police Chief Jeff Long about concerns regarding rooftop access, where students could potentially pose threats during Kirk’s speaking engagement on September 10.
• Promises Made: In their conversation, Chief Long assured Harpole, "I got you covered," in response to Harpole's worries about student access to rooftops. However, the nature of this coverage was never clarified between the two, leaving ambiguity about who would provide the security.
• No Action Taken: On the day of the event, no UVU personnel occupied the rooftops as promised. Harpole criticized this failure, stating that despite pre-planning meetings, critical measures such as drone surveillance and sniper overwatch were not implemented.
• Drone Units Not Deployed: Harpole noted that local law enforcement had drone units available but did not use them because UVU did not request assistance. Additionally, Harpole's private security team couldn't deploy their own drones due to airspace restrictions.
• Murder Details: Charlie Kirk was shot with a rifle from a rooftop, and Tyler Robinson, the alleged shooter, is facing severe charges including the potential death penalty.
The failure of security measures at UVU, including unfulfilled promises by law enforcement, highlights serious concerns regarding safety protocols. Harpole's revelations suggest a breakdown in communication and lack of decisive action that ultimately contributed to the tragedy at the event where Charlie Kirk was murdered.
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