Salt Lake City Police Department
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The Salt Lake City Police department (SLCPD) is headquartered in downtown Salt Lake City. Utah
, at the intersection of the streets 315 East and 200 South. The department was founded in 1849.
is Chris Burbank. He became Chief of Police in June 2006, just weeks before the Destiny Norton kidnapping. Eight Deputy Chiefs report to Chief Burbank. They are Deputy Chiefs Ken Pearce, Scott Atkinson, Tim Doubt, Terry Fritz, Mike Brown, Jim Coleman, Rick Findlay, and Lee Dobrowolski.
in 2002, the kidnapping and murder of Destiny Norton, and the shooting spree at Trolley Square
that resulted in 5 deaths and 4 serious woundings. The department also took part in the Salt Lake City Public Library hostage incident
.
Utah
Utah is a state in the Western United States. It was the 45th state to join the Union, on January 4, 1896. Approximately 80% of Utah's 2,763,885 people live along the Wasatch Front, centering on Salt Lake City. This leaves vast expanses of the state nearly uninhabited, making the population the...
, at the intersection of the streets 315 East and 200 South. The department was founded in 1849.
Administration
The Chief of PoliceChief of police
A Chief of Police is the title typically given to the top official in the chain of command of a police department, particularly in North America. Alternate titles for this position include Commissioner, Superintendent, and Chief constable...
is Chris Burbank. He became Chief of Police in June 2006, just weeks before the Destiny Norton kidnapping. Eight Deputy Chiefs report to Chief Burbank. They are Deputy Chiefs Ken Pearce, Scott Atkinson, Tim Doubt, Terry Fritz, Mike Brown, Jim Coleman, Rick Findlay, and Lee Dobrowolski.
Employee representation
Salt Lake Police Association represents over 350 rank and file Police Officers. President Tom Gallegos is a well-respected veteran of many battles with Salt Lake City, the Civilian Review Board as well as the local media.High Profile Cases
The SLCPD has handled several cases in recent years, most notably the Elizabeth Smart kidnappingElizabeth Smart kidnapping
The kidnapping of Elizabeth Smart occurred on June 5, 2002, when 14-year-old American girl Elizabeth Smart was abducted from her Salt Lake City, Utah, bedroom...
in 2002, the kidnapping and murder of Destiny Norton, and the shooting spree at Trolley Square
Trolley Square
Trolley Square is a partially enclosed shopping center located in Salt Lake City, Utah, United States. It is considered to be a trendy high-end center and is the second-most-visited tourist destination within Salt Lake City proper, with 30% of its customers being from out of state...
that resulted in 5 deaths and 4 serious woundings. The department also took part in the Salt Lake City Public Library hostage incident
Salt Lake City Public Library hostage incident
The Salt Lake City Public Library hostage incident occurred on March 5, 1994 when Clifford Lynn Draper held several hostages on the second floor in the former main branch of the Salt Lake City Public Library, which now houses The Leonardo, a culture and arts center.-Incident process:During a...
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Fallen officers
Since the establishment of the Salt Lake City Police Department, 22 officers have died in the line of duty.| Officer | Date of Death | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Police Officer William Cooke | |
Gunfire |
| Chief of Police Andrew H. Burt | |
Gunfire |
| Sergeant Alonzo M. Wilson | |
Gunfire (Accidental) |
| Patrolman Charles S. Ford | |
Gunfire |
| Special Officer Charles C. Riley | |
Gunfire |
| Sergeant John H. Johnston | |
Gunfire |
| Patrolman Thomas F. Griffiths | |
Gunfire |
| Detective Green B. Hamby | |
Gunfire |
| Sergeant Nephi P. Pierce | |
Gunfire |
| Patrolman David H. Crowther | |
Gunfire |
| Patrolman Nolan W. Huntsman | |
Gunfire |
| Patrolman Brigham H. Honey | |
Gunfire |
| Patrolman Gustave J. (Gus) Lund | |
Automobile accident |
| Patrolman Carl J. Carlson | |
Accidental |
| Police Officer Blaine L. Baxter | |
Vehicle pursuit |
| Sergeant Thomas W. Stroud | |
Gunfire (Accidental) |
| Sergeant Owen T. Farley | |
Gunfire |
| Patrolman Harold A. Peterson Sr. | |
Motorcycle accident |
| Detective Percy Lindsay Clark | |
Gunfire |
| Sergeant Ronald L. Heaps | |
Gunfire |
| Police Officer Michael J. Dunman | |
Bicycle accident |
| Sergeant James E. Faraone | |
Automoble accident |