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Make a Request

Officers for a Community Event

If you would like SLCPD to attend your community event, please send an email three weeks prior to your event.


Information Needed:

  • Full Name
  • Phone Number
  • Email Address
  • Event details, including name of event, time, place and specifics of request.


Presentations

If you would like SLCPD to attend your business or organization to present on crime prevention, active shooter response, narcotic and drug issues in the community, or other relevant topics, please send an email three weeks prior to your event.


Information Needed:

  • Full Name
  • Phone Number
  • Email Address
  • Event details, including name of event, time, place and specifics of request.


Ride-Along

Anyone over 18 years old may request a ride-along. The Salt Lake City Police Department will try to honor your request, but the date and hours will be determined by the department. Each individual will be limited to one 4-hour ride-along which will begin no earlier than 7 a.m. and shall end no later than 1 a.m. Civilian or non-sworn ride-alongs with or without a concealed carry permit may NOT be armed.


  1. Fill out the form, all required lines must be completed.
  2. Print off the form and return to: Salt Lake City Police Department Pioneer Precinct 1040 West 700 South Lobby Hours: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday – Friday, Closed Holidays Phone number: (801) 799-4600
  3. When submitting your form, you will be asked for your ID to verify your identity. The desk officer will then require you to sign and date the waiver.


Station Tour

The public is invited to participate in a tour of the Public Safety Building. There is a limit of 21 participants per tour, including supervision of 1 adult per six children.


Information Needed:

  • Full Name
  • Phone Number
  • Email Address
  • Date and time of request
  • How many people will be on the tour? (Children and adults)

FAQs

1Bikes
Where do I register a bike?

Salt Lake City Police Department offers all bike owners the opportunity to register their bicycles, which will assist in the recovery and return to you, the bike owners, in the event of a theft. Residents and visitors of Salt Lake City can register their bicycles online for free. You will need to enter your bicycle serial number and your contact information in the form below.
CLICK TO REGISTER YOUR BIKE

How do I pick up a bike from evidence?

You will need to make an appointment with Evidence, call 801-799-3041 Monday-Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m and 4:00 p.m. to schedule. Appointments are required for property release. Take your case number and picture ID to 4710 W. 1525 S. Suite G, Salt Lake City. Property will be released on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday between the hours of 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

The property release lobby door is located on the Northeast side of the building and is signed "Salt Lake City Property Release Public Entrance." Contact with Technicians is accomplished by using the intercom to the right of the lobby door. Push the button and a Technician will help you.

Please refer any questions to the Evidence room at (801) 799-3041 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. The property and evidence room are closed on holidays and weekends.

2Clearance Request
Does SLCPD do clearance checks?

We do clearance letters for our jurisdiction only. Forms are available in the lobby or downloadable through the link below. The cost is $10.00. We impose a surcharge of 2.47% on the transaction amount on credit card products, which is not greater than our cost of acceptance. We do not surcharge debit cards. If you need a statewide background check, you need to go to the Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI), which is located at 4315 S. 2700 W., Taylorsville, UT 84129..
Clearance Letter

3Drug take back receptacle

The Salt Lake City Police Department will accept old or unused prescription drugs in the receptacle in the lobby of the Public Safety Building. 

Lobby hours:
Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.; closed Holidays.

4Evidence/Property
What hours are available for pickup of evidence/property?

Appointments are required for property release, call 801-799-3041 Monday-Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m and 4:00 p.m. to schedule. Property will be released on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday between the hours of 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. 

The Evidence Unit is located at 4710 W 1525 South, Unit G in Salt Lake City. The property release lobby door is located on the Northeast side of the building and is signed “Salt Lake City Property Release Public Entrance.” Contact with Technicians is accomplished by using the intercom to the right of the lobby door. Push the button and a Technician will help you. 

Please refer any questions to the Evidence room at (801) 799-3041 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. The property and evidence room are closed on holidays and weekends. 

What do I need to obtain my property from the police department? 

To obtain a police report, you need: 

  • Police department case number or property owner’s full name 
  • Description of property and serial number (if known) 
  • Government issued picture identification 
What if I do not have government issued picture ID?

You will need a copy of a booking sheet or some other means to confirm your identity. 

Should I call before coming in to pick up my property? 

Appointments are required for property release, call (801) 799-3041 to confirm your property is available for release and to schedule an appointment. 

Can I pick up property for a friend or relative? 

Yes. You must have a notarized letter from the owner stating the owner has asked you to pick up their property. 

May I claim property that I found? How? 

Yes. You must petition the Chief of Police after 90 days from the day you turned in the property. A letter petitioning the return of the property should be directed to the Chief of Salt Lake City Police, Attention Evidence Room. 

How can I find out if you have my property? 

The easiest way to identify your property is by the manufacturer’s serial number. You may call (801) 799-3041 with the details of your property and we will search the database. Without a serial number, it is difficult to clearly identify the property as yours due to the manufacture of many similar items. For example, a scratch on a car does not identify the car, but the manufacturer's Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) does. 

What kind of information do I need to keep in case my property is lost or stolen? 

Keeping a description of the make and serial numbers of your valuables in a safe place will assist in identifying your property if it is taken. It also allows us to enter your stolen property into a national database enabling recovery if found outside Salt Lake City. SLPCD has created a sample home inventory tracking sheet for this purpose. Using it does not register your property with us.

5Expungements
How can I get a record expunged?

You must begin with the Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI). They have forms on their website, www.bci.utah.gov, that you can print off and either mail into them or take to them in person. Their address is 3888 W. 5400 S., Kearns, UT 84118. Follow their procedure. Once you have gone through the courts, you must bring in an original Certificate of Expungement and the original court document signed by a judge for us to begin the process here.

6Fingerprinting
Does Salt Lake City Police Department do fingerprinting?

Yes. We do Livescan fingerprints Monday-Friday 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. at the Public Safety Building (no ink prints). To allow for processing time, you must arrive by 3:30 p.m. ALL FINGERPRINTING MUST BE COMPLETED BY 4:00 PM. You must either live in Salt Lake City jurisdiction or be applying for or working within the Salt Lake City jurisdiction for us to do your fingerprints. The only exception to this is for adoption or foster care purposes in which you must go to the jurisdiction in which you live regardless of where you work. If you do not meet our requirements, you can be fingerprinted at the Bureau of Criminal Identification (BCI), 3888 W. 5400 S., Kearns, UT 84118. Salt Lake City Police Department is not able to do four prints, if you require four prints to be done please contact BCI. Young children are not permitted in the Salt Lake City Police Department fingerprinting area. Please call BCI to find out if they allow young children, 801-965-4445.

Is there a fee to be fingerprinted at the SLCPD?

Yes, the fee is $15.00 a card. We impose a surcharge of 2.47% on the transaction amount on credit card products, which is not greater than our cost of acceptance. We do not surcharge debit cards. All cards must be filled out in black ink only. You must also have current picture ID. Accepted forms of ID include Current: US  Driver’s licenses, US ID cards, US Passports, US Visa’s, US Permanent Resident Cards, US Employment Authorization Cards, US Concealed Weapons Permits, and US Military ID. We also accept Mexican Consulate Cards and Out of Country Voter cards.

Download the fingerprint worksheet here.

7NCIC
Does Salt Lake City Police Department do fingerprinting? 

Yes. We do Livescan fingerprints Monday-Friday 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. at the Public Safety Building (no ink prints). To allow for processing time, you must arrive by 3:30 p.m. ALL FINGERPRINTING MUST BE COMPLETED BY 4:00 PM. You must either live in Salt Lake City jurisdiction or be applying for or working within the Salt Lake City jurisdiction for us to do your fingerprints. The only exception to this is for adoption or foster care purposes in which you must go to the jurisdiction in which you live regardless of where you work. If you do not meet our requirements, you can be fingerprinted at the Bureau of Criminal Identification (BCI), 3888 W. 5400 S., Kearns, UT 84118. Salt Lake City Police Department is not able to do four prints, if you require four prints to be done please contact BCI. Young children are not permitted in the Salt Lake City Police Department fingerprinting area. Please call BCI to find out if they allow young children, 801-965-4445. 

Is there a fee to be fingerprinted at the SLCPD? 

Yes, the fee is $15.00 a card. We impose a surcharge of 2.47% on the transaction amount on credit card products, which is not greater than our cost of acceptance. We do not surcharge debit cards. All cards must be filled out in black ink only. You must also have current picture ID. Accepted forms of ID include Current: US Driver’s licenses, US ID cards, US Passports, US Visa’s, US Permanent Resident Cards, US Employment Authorization Cards, US Concealed Weapons Permits, and US Military ID. We also accept Mexican Consulate Cards and Out of Country Voter cards. 

Download the fingerprint worksheet here.

8No Trespassing Sign
How do I get a no trespassing sign for my business?

First, a no trespassing affidavit must be filled out and signed by a notary, then you bring the completed form to the lobby of the Public Safety Building located at 475 S 300 East or contact your Community Liaison Officer directly. If you are not sure who your Community Liaison Officer is, please visit our Community Liaison Officer page to find out. 

Is there a fee for the sign? 

Yes, for prices please contact SLCPD Records at 801-799-3560 for current fees.

9OICI Investigative Protocol
What is the protocol for officer involved critical incidents?

The Law Enforcement Officer Involved Critical Incident Investigative Protocol has been established to provide uniform procedures and mutually agreed-upon guidelines. The goal and purpose of the Protocol is to ensure compliance with Utah Code Annotated 76-2-408(5) along with ensuring every investigation of an Officer Involved Critical Incident (OICI) is conducted professionally, thoroughly, and impartially.

Click OICI Protocol to view the full document.

10Sex Offender Registry
How often must I register?

At least TWO (2) times a year. Register during the month of your birth and six months thereafter as required by U.C.A. 77-41-105.

Sex offenders off probation or parole must make an appointment to update their information by calling (801) 799-3775.

How long must I maintain registration?

Utah convictions: Offenders shall register for TEN (10) years past termination of sentence for the registerable offense, or for the offender’s lifetime depending on the offense.

Non-Utah convictions: Offenders shall register for TEN (10) years past termination of sentence or longer if required by the sentencing jurisdiction.

Offenders convicted of U.C.A. 77-27-21.8 shall register for an additional FIVE (5) years.

In accordance with U.C.A. 77-41-107 an offender shall register for an additional year for every year in which the offender does not comply with the registration requirements of this section.

What areas are restricted from sex offenders?

All "Protected Areas" as defined in U.C.A. 77-27-21.7:

These areas include, but are not limited to any: licensed day care or preschool facility, a swimming pool that is open to the public, a public or private primary or secondary school that is not on the grounds of a correctional facility, a community park that is open to the public; and a playground that is open to the public, including those areas designed to provide children space, recreational equipment, or other amenities intended to allow children to engage in physical activity.

11VIN Inspection
Does SLCPD do VIN Inspections? 

No, for any Salt Lake City business or resident who needs a DMV requested VIN inspection, call: 

DMV Enforcement
(801) 297-2600
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.