Vision

As partners with the community, Unified Police Department will provide the highest quality law enforcement services to minimize crime and maximize confidence, safety and quality of life.

Mission Statement

We serve & protect every member of our community.

Through integrity, cooperation and understanding we strive to reinforce our core values:

Integrity

Equal service for all – Honesty and transparency – Strong ethical and moral priciples

Respect

Empathy & commitment – Protect rights and property – Embrace diversity through education

Professionalism

Leadership and resource management – Efficient and effective communication – Progessive training and technology

What is the UPD?

The Unified Police Department (UPD) of Greater Salt Lake is a Police Department which serves many Salt Lake County cities and communities. The UPD model allows communities to have comprehensive police services at a lower cost of establishing and maintaining their own police force. By combining a variety of police services such as SWAT, Forensics, Records, Public Information and Training under one organization, communities can share the costs with other participating communities, saving local governments money and reducing the tax burden of citizens.

How is the UPD Organized?

The UPD is governed by a Board of Directors consisting of elected officials from the communities the UPD serves. Day-to-day operations are run by the Sheriff who acts as CEO.

The Sheriff oversees a large group of shared services that are used by all the communities the UPD serves including things like SWAT, Forensics, the CAR Unit, K-9, and Community Relations.

In addition to managing shared services, the Sheriff oversees local precincts, each with its own Commander who is chosen by their respective communities. Precinct Commanders have authority over local operations such as Community Oriented Policing, Traffic Enforcement, Property Crimes, Directed Enforcement, Resource Officers, Patrol, and Crossing Guards.

This flexible structure allows participating communities to take advantage of the cost savings and efficiencies of shared services while retaining local control over precinct-level operations. To see a graphical representation of how the UPD is organized, click on the chart to the left.