The vision statement articulates the beliefs and values of the Police Department and defines the ultimate goal and what all employees will work to achieve.
“Working together to build a community where everyone is safe, supported, and accountable..”
The mission of the Salt Lake City Police Department outlines the specific ways each employee will work to achieve the vision of the department for the city and its residents and visitors.
“Protecting Utah’s Capital City by serving with strength and purpose.”
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OUR PEOPLE
Our people are our greatest strength, and we prioritize their wellness, professional development, safety, and shared values to create a thriving and resilient organization.
OUR COMMUNITY
We strengthen our community by working together to foster ownership, enhance public safety, create a sense of belonging, and support those who need us most.
OUR FUTURE
We shape our future by driving ongoing organizational improvement, embracing technology and innovation, and developing strong leaders for a safer Salt Lake City.
"I (name) do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support, obey, and defend the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of Utah, and that I will discharge the duties of my office with fidelity."
Corporate Social Responsibility
Salt Lake City Police Department is committed to giving back to the community in unique and innovative ways beyond our day-to-day service.
We are always looking to improve on our responsibility to the community and encourage collaboration across abroad spectrum.
In November 2009, more than 65% of Salt Lake City voters approved a $125 million general obligation bond to fund the construction of a new Public Safety Building. The facility, which includes a 911 dispatch center and an Emergency Operations Center, serves Salt Lake City residents, visitors and businesses of Utah’s Capital City. The project was completed in 2013.
The Public Safety Building frames views of the Wasatch Mountains to the east and is a pedestrian friendly development. The building is designed to fit the definition of a Net Zero Energy Emissions building. This means that the building produces at least as much emissions-free renewable energy as it would otherwise consume if obtained from emissions-producing energy sources. Net Zero Energy was achieved by dramatically reducing building energy use and utilizing renewable energy. Energy use reduction is accomplished with high efficiency building and systems design, building operations, and occupant energy management strategies. Renewable energy is produced by photovoltaic and solar thermal arrays. Additionally, the PSB was awarded LEED Platinum status by the U.S. Green Building Council.
Community-Supported Policing Philosophy
Crime and public safety are community issues. Therefore, the community and the police must work together with solidarity of purpose to solve them with unilateral responsibility and participation.
Citizens, the Police Department, other agencies and City government are equally responsible to help reshape this mission and advance in demonstrable steps. Each entity must be willing to work together, to become involved, to take initiative and to cooperate with each other to help make the City more enjoyable and safer for all, unilaterally raising the bar over time for the community as a whole.
Community-Supported Policing is the heart of this direction and plan and is a durable platform for sustained action. Each member of the Salt Lake City Police Department is responsible for achieving its mission, owning the outcome and providing consideration for unique circumstances. Likewise, the community, in solidarity and shared vision, has a stake in the outcome, provides bottom-up contributions, and shares responsibility for making this City both safer and more enjoyable.
How members of the department define their role will set the tone for the community.
How members of the department define their role will set the tone for the community.
Meet Our Executive Team
The Salt Lake City Police Department is one of the oldest law enforcement agencies in the western United States.
In 1851, under the newly created City Charter, the Mayor authorized a police department to be created. Forty men were appointed and earned 25 cents-an-hour. Over a century later, many things have changed in the Salt Lake City Police Department, but it is the intent of this brief history to remind the reader of the past in hopes it can help guide the department into the future. To read a long-form history narrative of the Salt Lake City Police Department, visit our history page here.
