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Want a public safety career in Utah? $45 and concurrent enrollment can get you a living wage right out of high school.

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House Rules: Politics and Policy in Utah
Published
Aug 27, 2025
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1316
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Summary

Utah is building an innovative pipeline that could turn high school into a pathway to public safety careers. Rep. Matthew Gwynn is joined by Weber State University President Brad Mortensen and Utah Department of Corrections Executive Director Jared Garcia to discuss a new program that will let students earn concurrent enrollment credit, complete their Special Functions Officer certification, and step into a living-wage job in corrections – all for just $45. The conversation covers how the ide...