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SALT LAKE CITY — Utah lawmakers have introduced a sweeping school safety bill aimed at strengthening security measures across public and private schools, as well as addressing emerging threats in cybersecurity. House Bill 40, sponsored by Rep. Ryan Wilcox (R-Ogden), outlines an extensive plan that includes the installation of enhanced security hardware in school buildings, stronger cybersecurity protocols, and mental health assessments for school guardians who carry firearms. The legislation, which has already passed its first test in the state House with unanimous approval, reflects the growing concerns over school safety and security in the wake of recent incidents, including…

Salt Lake City, UT – The Salt Lake County District Attorney’s Office announced this week that it would not file charges against the officers involved in the 2022 death of Megan Mohn, but instead revealed a new initiative aimed at enhancing police training related to medical emergencies that led to her death. During a Tuesday press conference, District Attorney Sim Gill explained that, while Mohn’s death was ruled a homicide, the evidence available did not support the idea that the officers’ actions directly caused her death. Gill noted that Mohn’s cause of death was attributed to “anoxic brain injury” due…