About the Salt Lake Valley Law Enforcement Service Area

In 2007 Salt Lake County leaders began the process of creating the Salt Lake Valley Law Enforcement Service Area (SLVLESA). The goal was to allow cities to join together to fund regional police services in a more coordinated and cost efficient manner. The SLVLESA does not provide law enforcement services; instead the SLVLESA provides a funding mechanism for police services. SLVLESA forwards revenue to the Unified Police Department (UPD), which provides law enforcement services to the unincorporated County and member cities. The UPD is responsible for all police operations.

The Salt Lake Valley Law Enforcement Service Area includes unincorporated Salt Lake County, Riverton City and Herriman City.

The efforts of the Service area and Unified Police Department are paying dividends as evidenced by Midvale City's decision to join the Unified Police Department in 2011. All entities saved money by Midvale's decision to join and share administrative costs. In 2012 Taylorsville City is considering a switch to UPD.

SLVLESA Leadership

The SLVLESA Board of Trustees includes Salt Lake County Council Members Jim Bradley and Michael Jensen, Salt Lake County Mayor Peter Corroon, Riverton City Mayor Bill Applegarth and Herriman City Mayor Josh Mills.

SLVLESA Board Meeting Agendas

Subscribe to the Salt Lake Valley Law Enforcement Service Area Public Notice website by visiting www.utah.gov/pmn/. From the drop down lists choose:

• Government: Special Districts:
• Entity: Salt Lake Valley Law Enforcement Service Area
• Public Body: Governing Board.