Police departments across Utah and Moab are performing varied community roles, ranging from conducting firearms training for residents in Moab to managing traffic safety and responding to medical emergencies in Riverton.
The Moab Police Department recently held its third week of the Citizens’ Academy, which focused on firearm safety and handling. Participants practiced loading, unloading, and aiming at a restricted shooting range under officer supervision. Sergeant Monty Risenhoover emphasized the importance of safety during the training, noting that any participant who mishandles a firearm would be removed from the program immediately.
In Riverton, police officers have been involved in direct life-saving efforts. Sergeant Anthony Brereton of the Riverton Police Department administered CPR to an unconscious woman at City Hall in January, a development highlighted by Councilmember Troy McDougal. The officer performed the procedure until Unified Fire Authority personnel arrived on the scene.
The Riverton Police Department is also actively communicating regarding public safety and fraud prevention. Chief Shane Taylor recently urged residents to use VECC Dispatch for non-emergency matters, such as animal services, rather than contacting the department through alternative resources. Additionally, the city issued a scam alert regarding fraudulent invoices that misuse the City’s logo to solicit wire transfers or credit card information from land use applicants.
Law enforcement agencies also continue to address local traffic and ordinance concerns. Chief Taylor clarified that operating golf carts on public streets remains prohibited in Riverton, as the city has not adopted an ordinance to permit them. The department also reminded residents of prohibitions regarding parking near fire hydrants, sidewalks, and driveways, as well as rules against parking trailers or boats on public streets for more than 48 consecutive hours.
On a national level, Utah law enforcement agencies recently gathered in Washington, D.C., for the National Memorial Service to honor officers killed in the line of duty. Representatives from the Tremonton-Garland Police Department and the Box Elder County Sheriff’s Office attended the ceremony to recognize fallen officers, including Sergeant Lee Sorensen and Officer Eric Estrada.
