The Enforcement Division provides law enforcement services to unincorporated areas, recreation sites, canyon areas, and contracted municipalities. Deputies are trained in policing skills and professional conduct, fostering trust with the community while protecting the public and maintaining safety across Utah County.
The Investigations Bureau serves the citizens of Utah County by investigating crimes, supporting victims, and bringing offenders to justice. It includes General Investigations, the Special Victims Unit, the Special Enforcement Team, and Evidence–Forensics, working with local task forces to solve and prevent crime.
The Investigations Unit, part of the Utah County Sheriff’s Office Investigations Bureau, is dedicated to serving the citizens of Utah County and supporting law enforcement agencies across the state. Detectives investigate crimes against persons and property, including homicide, assault, theft, fraud, and missing persons cases. They work closely with the County Attorney’s Office to ensure thorough investigations and successful prosecutions.
The Special Enforcement Team (SET) is part of the Investigations Bureau and works closely with local, state, and federal agencies. This proactive unit focuses primarily on narcotics investigations and fugitive apprehensions, while also assisting with major crimes such as homicides, theft rings, and drug trafficking cases. SET detectives use surveillance, search warrants, informant networks, and technology to identify and apprehend offenders, and they promote prevention through public education on narcotics and their impact on the community.
The Utah County Major Crimes Task Force is a multi-agency collaboration dedicated to investigating and dismantling major drug trafficking organizations, targeting gang activity, and addressing violent crime throughout Utah County. The Task Force includes officers and specialists from local, state, and federal agencies who work together to combat heroin, methamphetamine, and opiate distribution. Directed by a board of law enforcement leaders, the Task Force combines expertise and resources to reduce drug- and gang-related crime and enhance community safety.
The Special Victims Unit (SVU) investigates cases involving sexual assault, child abuse, and crimes resulting in serious injury or death to children. Working closely with the Division of Child and Family Services and the Utah County Children’s Justice Center, SVU detectives conduct thorough investigations with compassion and professionalism. Each detective receives specialized training in forensic interviewing, evidence analysis, and crimes against persons.
The Utah Valley Special Victims Task Force is a multi-disciplinary team made up of law enforcement agencies, DCFS, the Children’s Justice Center, the Utah County Attorney’s Office, Victim Advocates, Adult Probation and Parole, and federal partners. This collaboration ensures coordinated, trauma-informed investigations of sexual violence and child abuse, reducing victim impact while improving access to advocacy, medical care, and justice services.
The Utah County Sheriff’s Office Evidence and Forensics Section supports investigations by managing crime scenes, collecting evidence, and providing forensic analysis for the Sheriff’s Office and other agencies. Staff are trained in multiple forensic disciplines, including fingerprints, impression evidence, digital forensics, and crime scene photography. The unit also maintains one of Utah’s most advanced evidence facilities, securely managing over 80,000 items at any given time.
The Utah County Sheriff’s Office Sex Offender Registry Office monitors and tracks registered sex and child abuse offenders to ensure compliance with Utah State Offender Laws. As part of the Utah Valley Special Victims Task Force, the office provides oversight for offenders no longer on probation or parole and works closely with the community to identify non-compliance. The Registry Office also offers educational presentations to increase public awareness and promote community safety.
The Utah County Sheriff’s Office Victim Services Program provides compassionate support and advocacy to individuals affected by crime and trauma. Advocates assist victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, stalking, assault, homicide, and other crimes. Services include safety planning, resource referrals, legal rights information, guidance through the criminal justice process, and help accessing protective orders, shelter, and victim reparations.
The Administrative Services Division supports all areas of the Utah County Sheriff's Office and serves the public through specialized programs. It oversees Police Conduct, Training, Firearms, Records, and RADKids. Staff are committed to excellence, ensuring their work strengthens both community safety and Sheriff's Office operations.
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