School Resource Officers (SROs) work within elementary, middle and high schools to maintain a safe, healthy and productive learning environment while acting as a positive role model for students. Day-to-day, SROs act as a liaison between the School District and their respective Police Departments to facilitate cooperative, proactive, and cohesive communication. Being a School Resource…
The Utah Chiefs of Police Association (UCOPA) works to promote the professional law enforcement services within the state of Utah through unity and leadership. As part of the commitment, UCOPA is engaged in a two-year national recruitment campaign focused on the next generation of police officers, deputy sheriffs, highway patrol, state troopers, wildlife resource officers, corrections officers…
After 22 years of dedicated service, Chief Eric Johnsen is retiring. Please join us on February 13 for an Open House honoring the career of Chief Johnsen.
After 41 years of dedicated service, Chief Paul Child is retiring. Please join us on Friday, July 12, 2024 for an Open House honoring the career of Chief Child.
Fallen Comrade Table The table is set for one, though the number is many.The chair is empty, as they can no longer join us.The tablecloth is white—symbolizing the purity of their intentions to serve their communities.The candle is lit—symbolizing their spirit to serve.The glasses are inverted—they cannot drink nor toast with us this day.A slice…
OGDEN — The Utah Chiefs of Police Association announces with heavy hearts the occupational line of duty death of Sgt. Bill Hooser of the Santaquin City Police Department.
Discover Your Path in Utah’s Law Enforcement: A New Horizon Awaits OGDEN, UT — The Utah Chiefs of Police Association (UCOPA) is excited to announce the launch of the “Find Yourself in Utah” recruitment campaign website. The ‘Find Yourself in Utah‘ platform is not just another recruitment website. It’s a vibrant space, meticulously designed with…
Chief of Police Community and Position SummaryWoods Cross is a community of 11,500 located in South Davis County. With 17 sworn officers,one civilian staff member, and a $3.1 million-dollar annual budget, the department enjoys asupportive city council, administrative staff, citizenry, and close cooperation with neighboring agencies. The City is looking for a community-oriented chief that…
Registration is now open for the 2024 Annual Utah Chiefs of Police Association Conference. This years conference will take place from March 25 – 27, 2024 at the Dixie Convention Center in St. George, Utah. Please click here to register as an attendee to the conference. For information about vendors and sponsors, please visit Sponsorship…
The Utah Chiefs of Police Association Accreditation Alliance in conjunction with PowerDMS is excited to announce an in-person training opportunity for both accreditation managers and assessors. Instructions: Each individual intending to attend the training needs to complete the form as we need an accurate headcount as space is limited. You may share this link with…
