Advocates, police call on Utah lawmakers to restart funding for strangulation exams

Advocates and a Utah lawmaker want the Legislature to restart funding for strangulation exams that can be used as evidence in criminal cases.

By: Annie Knox

Outlets: Utah News Dispatch

Published: February 11, 2026

Words: 691

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 6 days ago

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A protocol already in place can help bring more offenders to justice for a violent type of assault, police and advocates say. It just needs the Utah Legislature to help cover the cost once again.

To examine patients who report being strangled, specialized nurses use X-ray scans and photos. First, they look for potentially lethal injuries they need to treat. Second, they record evidence that can be used against a perpetrator in court. …

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