Police faq

*How do I file a police report?
There are a couple of ways you can file a police report:
Emergencies: Always dial 911.
Non-emergencies: Call our dispatch at 840-4000.

*How can I request a speed trailer be placed in my neighborhood?
A speed trailer is an apparatus placed on the side of the road that will show the posted speed limit along with the speed of a vehicle passing by it. Speed trailers are often very effective in combating speeding problems in a given area. If you would like to request a speed trailer be placed in your neighborhood, please call 412-3674 and leave a message. Someone from the Traffic Division will contact you to make arrangements.

*How can I start a Neighborhood Watch program?
If you would like to start a Neighborhood Watch program in your neighborhood, contact Officer Jerry Silva in the Community Resources Division. Officer Silva can be reached at 412-3650. He can give you all the information you need to get a Neighborhood Watch going and schedule a meeting to get you, and your neighbors, started.

*How can I add information to a report I have previously filed?
If you have filed a report with one of our officers and would like to add information to the case, just call our dispatch at 840-4000 and let them know you have additional information. It is very helpful if you have your case number at the time you call. Dispatch will have an officer contact you to get the information. If you have a detective assigned to your case, you should contact them to give any additional information you may have.

*How can I get my property back if it has been taken into Evidence?
Depending on the way your property has been classified, there are different processes for releasing the property. It is recommended that you call the Evidence department before you come in to retrieve your property so they can advise you of the process and how long to expect it to take to process your request. The Evidence department can be reached by calling 412-3665 between the hours of 8:00am and 5:00pm, Monday through Friday (except for holidays). Be advised that requests made after 4:30pm may not be reviewed until the following business day, and no requests are guaranteed to be processed the day they are made. Please note that at the time you come in to pick up your property you will need to present photo identification, and you may only pick up the property if you are the owner of the property. For circumstances where that may not be possible, contact the Evidence personnel to find out what options are available.

*How do I request a copy of a police report or an accident report?
To request a copy of a police or accident report, come into the police department at 2835 S Main St and go to the window that says “Records”. There you will need to fill out a GRAMA request form, and the request will be processed by our Records personnel. You can also print off a copy of the request form from our Downloadable Forms section and bring the request into the police department. You will need to have photo identification at the time of the request. Please be aware there is a $7.00 fee for copies of both accident and police reports. This fee is due at the time you receive the report (which may be in the same visit as making the request, however it can take up to 10 working days) and can be paid by either cash or check. We do not accept credit or debit cards for payment.

*How can I arrange to have an officer give a presentation?
Would you like an officer to give a presentation to your school? Your business? Your community group? Depending on the type of presentation you would like, we have officers who specialize in various areas of crime prevention and safety who can give an informative and interesting presentation. Just call the police department at 412-3600. Make sure to have the details of when, where, and what you would like the presentation on and our office staff can direct you to the officer who can assist you.

*Where can I go to get my fingerprints done?
We do not do fingerprinting here at the South Salt Lake Police Department. If you need to get your fingerprints done, we suggest contacting the Bureau of Criminal Identification (BCI) at 965-4445.

*How can I make a complaint about an ordinance violation?
To make a complaint about an ordinance violation, you can either call the Ordinance Enforcement Complaint Hotline at 464-6712, or send email to the address listed on the Code Enforcement page within this website. Please make sure to leave your name, phone number, and the details of the complaint. An Ordinance Enforcement Officer will contact you as soon as possible.

*How can I report information on possible drug activity?
If you have information on a location or a person who you believe is possibly involved in drug activity, call the Drug Tip Line at 412-3651. Our Street Crimes Unit will receive the information and follow up on all complaints. If you see drug activity in progress that requires immediate attention, call our dispatch at 840-4000.

*How can I request crime rate information?
Are you interested in moving to South Salt Lake? Or perhaps you are a current resident and have questions or concerns about an area in the city. Our Crime Analyst, Alli Lachowsky, can assist you with all of your crime rate questions and requests. Call Alli at 412-3607 to make a request for crime information. Requests generally take a couple of days to process, but may take up to 10 working days.

*How can I file a commendation or a complaint on an officer?
We always welcome feedback on how we are doing as a department. If you would like to file a complaint on an officer, or tell us what a great job our officers are doing, there are two ways you can do that. You can download the Commendation/Complaint form from our Downloadable Forms section and print it, or you can come into the police department at 2835 S Main St and pick up a form. Once you have filled out the form it can either be turned into the Records personnel at the police department or it can be mailed to:
South Salt Lake Police Department
2835 South Main Street
South Salt Lake City, UT 84115

*If I go on vacation, how can I request officers check on my house?
If you are going on vacation and would like our officers to occasionally drive by your house to make sure it looks secure, call the police department at 412-3600. Let our office staff know when you are leaving, when you will be returning, if anyone or any vehicles will be at the home, and you can also leave a contact phone number in case officers need to contact someone if there is an emergency. The information will be distributed to all officers.

*How can I help combat graffiti in my neighborhood?
One of the best ways to combat graffiti is quick reporting and quick removal. As soon as you see graffiti in your neighborhoods, report it to the graffiti hotline at 483-6002. Please leave as detailed information as possible. Once we have taken a report on the graffiti we will send the report to the Parks & Recreation department for removal. You can also help by reporting suspicious activity in areas that look like good targets for graffiti. Catching the suspect before the damage is done is better for everyone!