SANDY — More than 500 high school and college students and adult job seekers were given an immersive look into what their future career in Utah law enforcement could look like as drones, police vehicles, K-9s, bomb robots, and more filled the POST courtyard at the second annual Find Yourself in Utah Law Enforcement Career…
SANDY — The Utah Chiefs of Police Association (UCOPA) will once again offer the public the opportunity to explore career options in Utah law enforcement by hosting the second annual Find Yourself in Utah Law Enforcement Career Day on Sept. 9, 2026.
In April 2025, UCOPA hosted its first-ever Career Day as part of the ongoing Find Yourself in Utah campaign, an ongoing effort to increase recruitment inside Utah and around the U.S., and for agencies to promote career opportunities in law enforcement while showcasing all that the State of Utah has to offer.
More than 35 agencies spanning local and state organizations participated in Career Day, and over 500 individuals attended, primarily college and high school students exploring post-graduate opportunities in law enforcement.
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