{"id":2485514,"date":"2025-09-11T19:39:01","date_gmt":"2025-09-11T23:39:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/jason-chaffetz-calls-on-utah-law-enforcement-to-do-a-better-job\/"},"modified":"2025-09-11T19:39:50","modified_gmt":"2025-09-11T23:39:50","slug":"jason-chaffetz-calls-on-utah-law-enforcement-to-do-a-better-job","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/jason-chaffetz-calls-on-utah-law-enforcement-to-do-a-better-job\/","title":{"rendered":"Jason Chaffetz calls on Utah law enforcement to \u2018do a better job\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fjason-chaffetz-calls-on-utah-law-enforcement-to-do-a-better-job%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2485514&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>The article reports on former Utah Congressman Jason Chaffetz&#8217;s response to the shooting death of Charlie kirk, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/as-republican-julia-letlow-is-sworn-in-the-democrats-margin-in-the-house-shrinks-to-just-2-votes\/\" title=\"As Republican Julia Letlow Is Sworn In, The Democrats\u2019 Margin In The House Shrinks To Just 2 Votes\">prominent political figure<\/a>. Speaking on Fox News, Chaffetz expressed deep sorrow and anger over the incident, which took place in Utah where he once served. He <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/georgia-prosecutor-says-trump-probe-charging-decisions-coming-in-summer\/\" title=\"Georgia Prosecutor Says Trump Probe Charging Decisions Coming In Summer\">urged <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/president-trump-pledges-orderly-transition-of-power\/\" title=\"... Trump pledges orderly transition of power\">local law enforcement<\/a><\/a> to intensify efforts in apprehending the shooter, describing the perpetrator as &#8220;absolute total complete evil&#8221; and emphasizing the need for justice.Chaffetz, who was present at the event with family, lamented the lack of security during the shooting but highlighted Kirk&#8217;s welcoming nature toward all attendees. He also shared that Kirk&#8217;s lasting legacy should be one of love, faith, and prayer. Authorities have received numerous tips and made brief arrests but have yet to identify a suspect definitively. Chaffetz also recounted a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/marvel-actress-speaks-out-about-the-push-to-make-men-less-masculine-and-women-less-feminine\/\" title=\"Marvel actress voices opinion on movement to reduce masculinity in men and femininity in women.\">supportive phone call<\/a> from former President Donald Trump regarding the tragedy. The article includes Chaffetz&#8217;s calls for better <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >law enforcement communication<\/a> and the community&#8217;s desire for justice for the slain political activist. <br \/> <!DOCTYPE html><br \/>\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><html><body><\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Jason Chaffetz demands Utah law enforcement &lsquo;do a better job&rsquo;<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2227071\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>Former Utah Rep. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/3801410\/charlie-kirk-utah-valley-university-shooting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jason Chaffetz<\/a> reacted to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/politics\/3802009\/charlie-kirk-shot-dead-turning-point-usa-founder-legacy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">death of Charlie Kirk<\/a> by pleading with local law enforcement to &ldquo;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/crime\/3802672\/what-to-know-manhunt-for-charlie-kirk-killer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">catch this evil person<\/a>&rdquo; who shot Kirk.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;It is so sad,&rdquo; Chaffetz said on Fox News&rsquo;s <em>The Will Cain Show<\/em> on Wednesday in a live reaction to Kirk&rsquo;s passing. &ldquo;It makes me mad, I am so mad that this happened in our backyard. It&rsquo;s an embarrassment.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/crime\/3804480\/naval-academy-law-enforcement-respond-threats\/\">Naval Academy on lockdown after &#8216;reports of threats&#8217;<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/crime\/3804088\/hbcu-terroristic-threats-lockdowns\/\">HBCUs receive &#8216;terroristic&#8217; threats prompting lockdowns<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/crime\/3803837\/ben-shapiro-blood-stained-microphone-charlie-kirk-death\/\">Ben Shapiro vows to &#8216;pick up that blood-stained microphone where Charlie left it&#8217;<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>Chaffetz was at the event during the shooting, along with his wife, daughter, and son-in-law. Before becoming a Fox News contributor, Chaffetz represented the Third U.S. Congressional District of Utah, where the shooting took place.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;We are better than this. But there is somebody out there who is evil. Absolute total complete evil and they need to be taken down. Our law enforcement, I love them. They gotta do a better job,&rdquo; Chaffetz said.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 640px; max-height: 360px; min-width: 320px; min-height: 180px; overflow: hidden;\">\n<div style=\"position: relative; width: 100%; padding-top: 56.25%;\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/share.grabien.com\/share?id=3120916&amp;userid=11311&amp;loginid=10455&amp;playercolor=%23000000&amp;playersize=auto&amp;code=cb54e96a896786a641c72057c20277ed\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0px; left: 0px; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: 0px;\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&ldquo;They gotta communicate with us. Is there a shooter that&rsquo;s still out there? And if so, what are we going to do to catch this evil person and make sure that he receives justice? That&rsquo;s what we are feeling in this community right now,&rdquo; Chaffetz said.<\/p>\n<p>At the time of Chaffetz&rsquo;s television appearance, police arrested and released one suspect. After the segment, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/crime\/3802672\/what-to-know-manhunt-for-charlie-kirk-killer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">second suspect<\/a> was arrested, questioned, and released.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I want his wife and the country to know that the last question he took, the last thing he talked about to the people in Utah, thousands of people that wanted to come hear, is that his message was one of the love, of Jesus Christ, of his belief in prayer,&rdquo; Chaffetz said. &ldquo;But his message of love and thought of Jesus Christ is one that I hope is part of his lasting legacy.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Then on Fox News&rsquo;s <em>The Ingraham Angle<\/em>, Chaffetz lamented the lack of a law enforcement presence before the shooting.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;There was no security. That&rsquo;s the way it should be, but unfortunately, in today&rsquo;s world, there&rsquo;s evil,&rdquo; Chaffetz said.<\/p>\n<p>Chaffetz noticed how friendly Kirk was to all attendees, even those near &ldquo;where they had a transgender flag,&rdquo; according to Chaffetz. Charlie invited them into the conversation, and the crowd responded with cheers.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;[My kids] were excited to meet two people. I meet a lot of people. I&rsquo;m on television. I&rsquo;m a former congressman. There are two people in the world they want to meet: Donald Trump and Charlie Kirk,&rdquo; Chaffetz said.<\/p>\n<p>FBI Salt Lake City Special Agent in Charge Robert Bohls said authorities have received over 130 tips since the investigation began.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/crime\/3802307\/will-cain-prayer-moment-of-silence-charlie-kirk-shot\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>FOX NEWS HOST WILL CAIN STOPS SHOW FOR PRAYER AND MOMENT OF SILENCE AFTER CHARLIE KIRK SHOT<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Later on Fox News&rsquo;s <em>Hannity<\/em>, Chaffetz noted Kirk&rsquo;s popularity.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Charlie Kirk was so incredibly popular. Nobody can draw a crowd like him, only Donald Trump,&rdquo; Chaffetz said. &ldquo;But I think that is where evil can&rsquo;t stand it. And they thought their only solution was to kill him.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>On <em>The Faulkner Focus,<\/em> Chaffetz described his phone call with President Donald Trump, &ldquo;I hope I can get through this part. The president called me, and I was very touched by that. And he talked about his love of Charlie and his family. That man, Donald Trump, is a rock. &hellip; Everything going on in the world, and the president wanted to see how I was doing &hellip; And it was a really good conversation, and very grateful that we have a president who cares the way he does.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script> <\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Jason Chaffetz urges Utah police to improve after Kirk&#8217;s death<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2631,"featured_media":2485515,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/ad9a1d368a139e721b1d25d494a63d14.jpg?w=696","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651],"tags":[63155,51050,47689,35975,5764],"class_list":["post-2485514","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","tag-jason-chaffetz","tag-law-enforcement-2","tag-police-reform","tag-public-safety","tag-utah"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/ad9a1d368a139e721b1d25d494a63d14.jpg?w=696","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2485514","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2631"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2485514"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2485514\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2485518,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2485514\/revisions\/2485518"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2485515"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2485514"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2485514"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2485514"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}