Law Enforcement/Public Safety Archive

Bill Seeks to Help Drug Convicts Get Fresh Start
Utah lawmakers are working to make it easier for some convicted criminals get a fresh start. Republican Representative Eric Hutchings, is sponsoring

Dating Violence Bill Passes Committee, Still Has Challenges Ahead
Victims of dating violence may soon have more protection under Utah law. Yesterday the House Judiciary Committee passed a bill that offers

Utah’s Seat Belt Laws Could Get More Strict
Stricter seat belt laws could be coming to Utah. Wednesday, a bill that would require seatbelts to be worn on Utah’s highways

SLCPD Launches ‘Coffee with a Cop’ Program
Have a question about crime or an issue in your community? An officer from the Salt Lake City Police Department wants to

Investigation Continues Into Teen’s Disapperance
The investigation continues into the disappearance of Brooklyn Gittins, the 13-year-old Herriman girl who sparked a wide spread search earlier this week.

Utah Lawmaker Will Run ‘Open Carry’ Bill Again
Clearfield Representative Paul Ray wants to give gun owners more freedom. The Republican lawmaker is running a bill in the upcoming legislative

Gun Lovin’ Utah, Why Utahn’s Love Their Guns
Utah residents love their guns. The state has some of the loosest gun laws in the country and is home to

New Public Safety Building Will Also Mean Better Service to Community
It’s bigger, safer, and more energy efficient' and now, Salt Lake City’s new Public Safety Building is inching closer to being complete.

SLC Receives $900,000 Grant to Help Domestic Violence Services
Nine hundred thousand dollars. That money is coming to Salt Lake City to help fight domestic violence thanks to the U.S.

Matheson Says Love’s Budget Plan Would Hurt Law Enforcement
Law enforcement and public safety issues took center stage in Utah’s 4th District congressional race Thursday. Democratic incumbent Jim Matheson and Salt
