SPECIAL Services Division

Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (SUAS)

The sUAS has four pilots and two drones that are primarily used for major traffic accident investigation. sUAS pilots had 420 training flights and over 30 operational deployments. The use of sUAS can reduce the initial on-scene investigation of major accidents by several hours.

Traffic Unit

The Traffic Unit is comprised of one sergeant and three officers. Traffic officers focus on accident investigation and traffic law enforcement, with many trained to ride BMW motorcycles. We partner with Herriman and Riverton Cities as a member of the South Valley Crash Investigators for response to major accidents. The team investigated 14 major accidents and assisted other Salt Lake County Police agencies throughout the year.

Training unit

The Training Unit provides training opportunities throughout the year to comply with legislative and POST mandates. Police officers are required to obtain a minimum of 40 hours of training each year to maintain their peace officer certification. In 2022, officers averaged 85 hours of training.

Community Outreach

Community Outreach officers train new neighborhood watch groups, provides safety classes for churches and private businesses, offers bicycle safety classes for kids, and inspects car seats and installation. The goal of community outreach is to form a cooperative relationship with the public to make a safer community.