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Free Law Enforcement Training

Posted on: April 16th, 2015

The International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), is offering 8 free online courses for the topics of Juvenile Interview and Interrogation Techniques and School Safety. More information can be found at http://elearning-courses.net/iacp/  

I Was Framed

Posted on: April 16th, 2015

In a joint endeavor, the Utah Law Enforcement Memorial and the Utah Peace Officer Association are raising the necessary funds to have session photo’s once again placed on display at POST. For more information click here.

Utah K-9 Ballistic Vest Program Information

Posted on: April 16th, 2015

Utah K-9 Ballistic Vest Program Supportive Utah citizens and the Utah State Legislature have united to create the Utah K-9 Ballistic Vest Program.  This program is designed to provide ballistic vests to law enforcement K-9’s around the State of Utah, as program funds permit.  As of November 1, 2014, the Department of Public Safety Commissioner’s […]

Police & Dog Encounters Training

Posted on: April 16th, 2015

This Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) training consists of five videos introducing law enforcement officers to strategies that may be utilized to deescalate encounters with dogs. After the training, officers should have more information regarding options that are available to them to help protect themselves, citizens and dogs. A companion document titled “The Problem of […]

Building Analytical Capacity: A BJA IADLEST Webinar for Police Professionals

Posted on: April 16th, 2015

“Getting the Most out of Crime Analysis”  This no-cost webinar covers a set of key principles and best practices that can help agencies effectively develop and manage crime analysis programs and, most importantly, make the best operational use of crime analysis products.  The session covers important concerns with training (both analysts and officers), data quality, […]

Tuition-Free Online Training For Sworn Officers

Posted on: April 16th, 2015

National Prevention Toolkit on Officer-Involved Domestic Violence training is now available. The Toolkit is part of a broad-based effort to prevent violence in the homes of criminal justice families and to support healthy families, agencies, and communities. For more information click here.

POST Investigations Bulletin Published

Posted on: April 15th, 2015

Click here to view the December 2014 POST Investigation Bulletin (PDF) that highlights sample cases presented to the POST Council.

Join us for our next POST Council Meeting.

Posted on: April 15th, 2015

Next POST Council Meeting – Monday, June 22, 2015 @ 10:00am – POST Headquarters, Sandy, Utah. The audio from the meeting will be broadcast live on this site. Check back on the day of the event for the link to the live audio stream.

8th Annual Utah Governor’s Public Safety Summit – May 5 & 6, 2015

Posted on: March 13th, 2015

Announcing the 8th Annual Utah Governor’s Public Safety Summit – May 5 & 6, 2015 – Davis Conference Center, Layton, Utah All Law Enforcement and those in related fields are invited to attend this two-day event of outstanding presentations and workshops highlighting the need for all to work, plan and train together.  The conference provides […]