The Utah Department of Public Safety (DPS) has passed along the following information to Utah Chiefs and Sheriffs in regards to the impending change of the blood alcohol content (BAC) from .08 to .05. Along with a letter from Commissioner Squires, the DPS’ Utah Highway Patrol produced a .05 BAC Fact Sheet. Its purpose is […]
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DPS Statement on the Passing of HB265 and HB155
Media contact: Marissa Cote, Director of Public Relations Utah Department of Public Safety SALT LAKE CITY (March 9, 2017) — With the passing of House Bill 265, the Department of Public Safety (DPS) greatly appreciates the effort of the Utah State Legislature put forth to work through this policy decision. DPS has provided information throughout […]
2016 DPS Annual Report Now Available
The 2016 Utah Department of Public Safety Annual Report is now available. Updates and highlights from each of the 11 divisions and bureaus are covered. Learn more about the diverse areas our more than 1,600 public safety employees proudly serve. 2016 Department of Public Safety Annual Report
Troopers Assist in the Arrest of Four Out of State Homicide Suspects
Contact: Sgt. Todd Royce, Utah Highway Patrol Phone: 801-556-8261 The Department of Public Safety’s Utah Highway Patrol (UHP) and State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) have had a busy 2017, so far. Since January 12, Utah Highway Patrol Troopers have assisted in the arrest or investigation into four homicide suspects in cooperation with out of state […]
Utah’s AMBER Alert System to Participate in Bi-annual Test
Contact: Gina McNeil Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification Amber Alert Coordinator Utah’s AMBER Alert System to Participate in Bi-annual Test Utah’s AMBER Alert Plan will be tested on January 13, 2017, National AMBER Alert day. The AMBER Alert is tested twice a year. August 26th and January 13th. The Utah Department of Public Safety will […]
Governor Herbert Declares January as Law Enforcement Appreciation Month
For the first time, Governor Gary R. Herbert and the State of Utah have declared January as Law Enforcement Appreciation Month in Utah. Traditionally recognized each year on a national level, this year the Governor honored Utah’s men and women in uniform on Monday, January 9th with an official state declaration. During the month of January […]
UHP New Years Weekend Stats
Over the holiday weekend, Troopers with the Utah Highway Patrol (UHP) noted the following stats during the enforcement period between Friday, December 30, 2016 to Monday, January 2, 2017: Vehicle Stops: 2,816 Speed Contacts: 1,804 Occupant Restraint (seat belts) Contacts: 274 DUI arrests: 36 Other Alcohol: 26 Crashes Handled: 395 Fatalities: 0
Response to an Inaccurate Report by KUTV’s Get Gephardt
On Monday, December 5 KUTV’s Get Gephardt aired a story about how protective orders and gun purchases are handled by the Department of Public Safety’s Bureau of Criminal Identification and the Utah Courts system. The story reporting that “names of Utahns with gun restrictions [are] not being shared with FBI database” is factually inaccurate. GEPHARDT: […]
Official Statement on the Passing of Trooper Eric Ellsworth
Media contact: Sgt. Todd Royce, Utah Highway Patrol 801-554-5659 Statement on the Passing of Trooper Eric Ellsworth It is with a heavy heart and deep sorrow that the Utah Highway Patrol confirms the passing of Trooper Eric Ellsworth. At the age of 32, he succumbed to his injuries received in the line of duty. On Friday, […]
Statement from Commissioner Squires on the Passing of Trooper Ellsworth
The following message from Commissioner Keith D. Squires was shared with the Department of Public Safety (DPS) family following the news of Trooper Eric Ellsworth’s passing. My heart aches this morning as I share with you the sad news that our brother, Trooper Eric Ellsworth has passed away as a result of his injuries […]