The DPS Monthly Highlights are not meant to be comprehensive reports of all of our department’s activities – that would be quite a voluminous publication. While everything that every DPS employee does every day is high-impact, this document seeks to capture various elements of what our Department does each month. The scope of our responsibilities […]
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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 […]
You’re Invited to the Annual Family Safety Fair
Utah families will have an opportunity to participate in hundreds of family friendly activities during the annual Family Safety Fair on Thursday, June 7th from 3-7 p.m. Presented by the Department of Public Safety (DPS), the safety fair will feature free family activities, safety demonstrations, and local favorites and prizes. The fair will take place at […]
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 […]
Cyber Crime: How DPS Serves as a National Model For Cyber Preparedness
The U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance understands that many states and communities need support in helping ensure information systems are designed to identify, prepare for, prevent and respond to cyber threats and incidents. Utah is a leader across the nation in building cyber resilience and the Police Executive Research Forum published an […]
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
UHP Troopers Give First Hand Account of Operation Rio Grande
Our Troopers are committed to making a positive impact in the community. They recently shared their first-hand experiences with Operation Rio Grande.
