SALT LAKE CITY — Utah's SafeUT program is reporting a record year in school safety, with more threat-related tips and emergency interventions than ever before. Officials say this report underscores the app's growing role as a lifeline for students, educators, and parents.

SafeUT was launched in 2016 in response to Utah's high youth suicide rate and was developed by the University of Utah. The platform, according to officials, is a confidential way to connect students, parents, guardians, and educators with licensed counselors.

January 2026 will mark 10 years since the launch of SafeUT. Officials say that since their launch, the app has been downloaded more than 329,000 times, and more than 203,000 total chats have taken place on the platform.

"SafeUT gives people a fighting chance to su

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