Unified Police Department of Greater Salt Lake

Main Number 801.743.7000

Emergency 911 • Non-Emergency Dispatch 801.840.4000

File a Police Report Online

Unified Police Department of Greater Salt Lake

Main Number 801.743.7000

Emergency 911 • Non-Emergency Dispatch 801.840.4000

File a Police Report Online

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I report a crime or speak to an officer?

If it is an emergency call 911. If it is an non-emergency call 801-840-4000

Where do I obtain police reports/records?

The Unified Police Department offers you the convenience of obtaining copies of incident and traffic reports by mail. The research and processing fee for this service is ten dollars ($10.00) for each incident or traffic report. Records requests are normally processed and mailed within ten (10) business days of request. Complete the Request for Records form according to the directions given on the form. On the “description of records sought” line of the Request for Records form, indicate the type of record you are interested in, the case number, and as much of the information listed below as possible:

  •  Address of occurrence
  •  Date of occurrence
  •  Time of occurrence
  •  Name of person(s) involved
How do I get records expunged?

The Utah Department of Public Safety – Bureau of Criminal Identification is responsible for expungement of records. Follow the link for more information.
Department of Public Safety – Expungement Information

How do I start my law enforcement career?

Every law enforcement agency in Utah requires NPOST test results. Follow the link for more information about Unified Police Department Requirements
Unified Police Department – Employment FAQ’s

How can I submit a confidential tip to the police?

Do you have confidential tip information you want to give to the police?
Email: CommunityRelations@updsl.org

How to I report internal fraud, misuse of UPD funds, assets, or other concerns regarding the use of tax-payer money?

If you have witnessed or have concerns about the use or misuse of UPD funds, assets, equipment, supplies, etc, please visit our fraud reporting page at www.updsl.org/page_internalfraud.php