The spokesman hired to guide the University of Utah’s police department in the wake of criticism after a student was murdered on campus last fall has confirmed that he will be leaving after six months on the job.
Dan Metcalf said Wednesday that his departure was a “mutual agreement” with the school. And it comes shortly after Police Chief Dale Brophy also announced last month that he would retire in October amid the ongoing turmoil.
“With the chief leaving, I think it’s best for me to leave as well,” Metcalf said. “It’s just not working out.