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Weekend Winter Storm Preparations

Posted on: December 22nd, 2016

We are working closely with UDOT weather forecasters in preparation for this weekend’s storm. To make sure commuters and those traveling through Utah’s highways are safe and make it to their destinations this holiday weekend, UHP is planning to have extra Troopers on the road in order to better respond to incidents. We’d like to share some […]

Tips to Prevent Drowsy Driving

Posted on: August 26th, 2016

This is Utah’s Drowsy Driving Awareness Week. To kick off the week, we joined No Drowsy Driving and Zero Fatalities at a coffee break at mile post 54. We see the consequences of drowsy driving crashes, and they can be deadly. It’s never worth it to just keep driving. If you get sleepy behind the […]

Peace Officers Memorial Day and National Police Week 2016

Posted on: May 19th, 2016

n 1962, President Kennedy signed a proclamation designating May 15th as Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week during which May 15th falls as National Police Week. The memorial day and week are “to pay tribute to the law enforcement officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country and to voice our appreciation […]

Swearing In Ceremony

Posted on: May 12th, 2016

It’s the culmination of an in depth hiring process and 15 weeks of training. For these six troopers, it’s the start of their adventure. Welcome to our family.

Spring Motorcycle Riding – Videos

Posted on: May 11th, 2016

The weather is warming up, and motorcyclists are ready to ride. Spring riding in Utah presents unique challenges – highly variable weather, roads that have been closed all winter in some spots and the fact that your motorcycle may have been dormant over the winter. Sgt. Donavan Lucas from our motor squad shared some advice […]

Winter Driving Reminders

Posted on: December 13th, 2015

  A winter storm is headed our way, just in time for Monday morning’s commute. We’d like to share the following reminders to help make sure you get where you’re going safely. Winter Driving Tips KNOW BEFORE YOU GO Check the weather http://noaa.gov search your location and destination National Weather Service Salt Lake City Twitter (includes […]

Our Vests Won’t Stop These Bullets

Posted on: August 12th, 2015

“We Wear Bullet-Proof Vests, But Our Vests Won’t Stop These Bullets” New video shows how dangerous the side of the road is and why it’s critical for drivers to slow down, move over and pay attention to the road   UTAH – Vehicles traveling at freeway speeds are like bullets: it’s an analogy that the […]

Food Safety Messages

Posted on: July 2nd, 2015

We know food, friends and fun are a big part of the 4th of July. We thought we’d invite you to help us make this a safe weekend for everyone by just adding a simple safety message to some of your 4th of July feasts. Whether you’re at a pancake breakfast, a local fair or family barbeque, […]

Safe Summer Send Off Video Series Assembly – May 11th 9 am

Posted on: May 10th, 2015

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