The former commander of the Utah Highway Patrol is coming out of retirement to take on a new role: leading security efforts at the state’s largest university. Michael Rapich, who served at UHP for 33 years, including nine as its colonel, was named Monday as Utah Valley University’s inaugural chief safety officer.
UVU has hired a new chief safety officer in response to the Charlie Kirk shooting. You might recognize him.
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