The Utah Highway Patrol currently holds various unclaimed and found properties. This includes backpacks, bikes, camping gear, clothing, electronics, firearms/weapons, currency, jewelry, purses, recreational gear, suitcases and tools. Ownership must be proven in the form of receipts and/or detailed description within nine (9) days of this posting. For information, please contact the evidence room at 801-262-0449.
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Real ID: what you need to know
REAL ID Full Enforcement Deadline Extended Until May 2025 REAL ID deadline extended to 2025 Read About It Here Beginning May 7, 2025 every air traveler 18 years of age and older will need a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license, state-issued enhanced driver’s license, or another acceptable form of ID to fly within the United States. Check for the […]
Utah Highway Patrol Public Notice for Unclaimed/Found Property
The Utah Highway Patrol currently holds various unclaimed and found properties. This includes backpacks, bikes, camping gear, clothing, electronics, firearms/weapons, currency, jewelry, purses, recreational gear, suit cases and tools. Ownership must be proven in the form of receipts and/or detailed description within nine (9) days of this posting. For information, please contact the evidence room at 801-262-0449.
New DPS Administration
New Commissioner for the Utah Department of Public Safety (DPS), Jess L. Anderson, has made new appointments within the Department. Among the new appointments made by Commissioner Anderson are two new Deputy Commissioners, a Lieutenant Colonel and Chief Special Agent. Kristy Rigby – Deputy Commissioner: Prior to her appointment as Deputy Commissioner, Kristy has served […]
Volunteer Victim Advocates Needed
Are you a compassionate person who is interested in helping your community by assisting individuals who have been a victim or witness to a crime? Do you want to learn more about law enforcement and the criminal justice system? The Utah Department of Public Safety is seeking volunteers for the Victim Services Volunteer Program. As […]
Below the Surface: DPS Dive Team
The DPS Dive Team is utilized by agencies across the State of Utah and neighboring states. Due to the equipment assets and the unique diver skill sets, the dive team is often called upon to provide assistance to aquatic homicide investigations and accidental drownings. The dive team performs these functions at no cost to county […]
Unclaimed Property Notice
UTAH HIGHWAY PATROL PUBLIC NOTICE FOR UNCLAIMED/FOUND PROPERTY The Utah Highway Patrol currently holds various unclaimed and found properties. They include sleeping bags, men/women boots, clothing, blankets, mountain bike, kayaks, and snowboard. Ownership must be proven in the form of receipts and/or detailed description within nine (9) days of this posting. For information, please contact […]
Rio Grande Search Warrant Served in Ogden
On September 12 at 1:30 p.m., officers with the Department of Public Safety’s State Bureau of Investigation, Weber Morgan Narcotics Strike Force, Utah Adult Probation and Parole, and Ogden Police served a warrant at a home in Ogden. This warrant was based on narcotic and other criminal behavior directly resulting from intelligence gathered through Operation […]
Questions Regarding Complaints and Officer Misconduct
In light of recent actions by officers in Utah, the Utah Department of Public Safety has received multiple inquiries regarding officer misconduct and investigations. It is important to keep in mind that in a system of government, such as we have, where local control is emphasized, county and municipal police departments have a great deal […]
Law enforcement update on first three weeks of Operation Rio Grande
The following is a three week update from law enforcement. Since the start of Operation Rio Grande, the following numbers represent arrests since August 14: Total arrests: 740 Breakdown of arrests: Felony arrests: 62 Felony arrests with warrants: 71 Misdemeanor arrests: 131 Misdemeanor arrests with warrants: 476 Use of Force: 4