10/09/2026
Yesterday, DPS hosted the 5th Utah Houses of Worship Safety & Security Symposium, bringing together faith leaders, security professionals, law enforcement, and community members around one shared mission: keeping Utah safe.
We are grateful for our federal, state, and local partners, including the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Utah, the FBI, Salt Lake District Attorneyās Office, and our threat management units, whose continued collaboration makes events like this possible. Protecting the fundamental right to safely practice faith takes a united effort, and yesterday showed how strong these partnerships have become.
Serving as our kickoff for National Faith & Blue Weekend, the symposium focused on practical solutions, highlighting the āProtective Wrapā approach, which combines physical security with emotional support to build a continuous safety net for our congregations and youth.
As National Faith & Blue Weekend kicks off today and runs through October 11th, the real work moves into our communities. We encourage you to reach out directly to your local departments, faith leaders, and community partners, build those relationships, and turn these strategies into action.
Thank you to all of our partners and attendees for your leadership and dedication.
