University of Utah Investigation Examines the Response to Lauren McCluskey’s Case
The University of Utah announced an independent investigation in 2018 to examine its response to Lauren McCluskey’s reports of harassment, stalking, and threats before her murder. The external review was created to evaluate police procedures, university policies, and communication practices while identifying recommendations to improve campus safety. This marked an important step toward accountability and institutional reform, with the goal of strengthening protections for students and preventing similar tragedies in the future.
Her friends warned dorm staff; she kept calling police. But risks went unrecognized before the slaying of Utah student Lauren McCluskey, The Salt Lake Tribune – December 20, 2018
