Ep. 17 - Utah Guardians Program Explained with Officer Matt Pennington

In this podcast, we sit down with Chief Matt Pennington, Utah’s state security chief, to clear the air about the new armed school guardian program that has sparked debate. From concerns about who these guardians will be, to rumors about minimal training and lack of mental health screenings, we address it all.

Chief Pennington explains how this program ensures that each school has a trained, prepared volunteer guardian on-site every day to protect against threats. We also dive into the rigorous screening process and dispel fears that school environments will become more dangerous or intimidating.

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