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With ‘major events’ looming, LDS Church partners with Department of Homeland Security on safety

By Salt Lake Tribune · October 2, 2026 · 1 min read
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Federal authorities are helping to beef up the LDS Church’s security ahead of “major events." The faith hosts General Conference this weekend and a six-month open house for the renovated Salt Lake Temple next year.

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