SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — Two women at the University of Utah football game were topless in the stands on Saturday, wearing little if anything above the waist but body paint.
University spokesman Christopher Nelson told 2News Sunday night the women were asked by two female police officers to put on their shirts, and they complied.
But what happened drew attention on social media, with one mother writing it was her first time to bring her kids to a Utes game, and the experience was "not OK."
Nelson said he spoke with the U's Chief Safety Officer Keith Squires, and that detectives will "follow up this week to screen for any possible criminal charges."
University police said there is an active investigation.
Earlier this month, U President Taylor Randall and Athletics Director Mark Harlan wrote a letter to football ticket holders saying "unsafe or inappropriate conduct" could lead to losing "all privileges and access for future university events."
"We encourage all of you to help us identify and call-out inappropriate behavior so that our event staff can ensure a safe and great experience," they wrote.
Nelson also said Sunday evening the women "will also be referred to the Dean of Students Office for possible (non-criminal) sanctions."
University spokesman Christopher Nelson told 2News Sunday night the women were asked by two female police officers to put on their shirts, and they complied.
But what happened drew attention on social media, with one mother writing it was her first time to bring her kids to a Utes game, and the experience was "not OK."
Nelson said he spoke with the U's Chief Safety Officer Keith Squires, and that detectives will "follow up this week to screen for any possible criminal charges."
University police said there is an active investigation.
Earlier this month, U President Taylor Randall and Athletics Director Mark Harlan wrote a letter to football ticket holders saying "unsafe or inappropriate conduct" could lead to losing "all privileges and access for future university events."
"We encourage all of you to help us identify and call-out inappropriate behavior so that our event staff can ensure a safe and great experience," they wrote.
Nelson also said Sunday evening the women "will also be referred to the Dean of Students Office for possible (non-criminal) sanctions."