The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is working with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to strengthen security protocols ahead of General Conference this weekend and the six-month open house for the renovated Salt Lake Temple beginning in 2027. The Salt Lake Tribune reports the partnership involves threat assessment, crowd management planning, and coordination with local law enforcement.

Church officials cited "major events" as the reason for the enhanced security collaboration but did not specify particular threats. General Conference draws tens of thousands to Temple Square, and the temple open house is expected to host hundreds of thousands of visitors. The Church has increased security measures in recent years following attacks on houses of worship nationwide and protests at church events.