Sunset City Mayor and City Council Visit DCSO



Sunset City Mayor, Bangertor, and City Council members visited
DCSO on April 9, 2013.  Great group of dignitaries!



They were able to see what goes into running SWAT, as well as
the K9 unit.

Sheriff Richardson answered questions regarding what
programs we offer at the sheriff's office.

K9 handler Hawkins shows how Nitro protects him.

He stays between the bad guy and his handler.

The Sunset City dignitaries watched from a safe distance. 
We appreciate them for spending time to understand
what we do.  Firsthand knowledge is always best.  We had a
great time getting to know each of them. 

VEHICLE BURGLARIES IN WEST POINT NEIGHBORHOOD

VEHICLE BURGLARIES IN WEST POINT NEIGHBORHOOD

                                               

Contact:  Sgt. Susan Poulsen, PIO

Date:  April 1, 2013

Over the weekend, deputies took reports of several vehicle burglaries in the West Point area. The areas hit were around 4100 West to 4950 West, and 150 North to 1000 North. Seven vehicles were burglarized, and one vehicle was stolen. The vehicle was recovered shortly thereafter. All but one of the vehicles was left unlocked, with purses, wallets and other valuables left in the vehicles.   One witness confronted two adult male suspects described as white, tall, dressed in all black and they drove off in a black Suburban.  witness confronted two adult male suspects, described white, tall, dressed in all black and they drove off in a black Suburban.  

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Ankle Monitors For The Vulnerable

NEWS RELEASE:  ANKLE MONITORS FOR THE VULNERABLE

           

Contact:  Sgt. Susan Poulsen, PIO

Date:  March 19, 2013

 

Sheriff Richardson would like to start up a new program for the community.  Throughout the years, we have responded to many missing and lost people, some of whom are some of our most fragile and susceptible.  Sometimes the outcome is good, other times, sadly the outcome is tragic.  Because this trend continues, Sheriff Richardson would like input from interested people.

The program will offer the same technology used in ankle monitors to caregivers of at-risk patients who have tendancy to wander off and get lost, such as seniors with Alzheimer’s and dementia, among other health challenges.  It will help caregivers stay connected to their loved ones. 

The monitors are only activated if the loved one goes missing.  Once it is reported, we are able to activate their monitor and view the missing and endangered person’s current location, last known location, and receive turn-by-turn directions to their exact location. This program would cost the families around $4 per day for the use of the monitors, which is our cost, but it would provide peace of mind for families. 

If you or anyone you know would be interested in this program, please contact the Davis County Sheriff’s Office at 801-451-4100. 

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Congratulations to New POST Certified K9 Handlers/Instructors

Deputy Claine Hawkins with Tank

Deputy Steven Sanford with Mojo

We would like to congratulate our newest Utah Peace Officer's Standards and Training (POST) certified K9 handlers and instructor.  Deputies and K9 Handlers, Claine Hawkins and Steven Sanford graduated from POST  with their Narcotics Detector Dog certifications, and their Narcotics Detector Dog Handler Certifications. 

Deputy Jeremy Varela also graduated from POST, with a Narcotics Detector Dog Instructor certification.  The information learned in this class, according to POST, is "guaranteed to make drug smugglers cry." 

Bomb Training Day

The Davis County Sheriff's Bomb Squad had a recent training day on September 7, 2011.  The went to a remote location away from the population.

Two vehicles parked, ready for training.

Bomb technicians working to prepare the vehicles for training.

Getting mini van readied.

Bomb guys attaching something to the trunk with Duct Tape.

Vehicles visible through the sunflowers.

Oh boy.

Wow . . .

Yeah, that's schrapnel.

More explosives for training.

Yikes!

Damage caused throughout the day.

Van's gonna need some work!

Some sort of training aid.

Don't do it, guys!

Uh oh.

Geez!

Holy Toledo!  What can we say to this?

Dealing with bombs and bomb-making materials is a very dangerous job.  We appreciate you guys for your willingness to deal with these situations for a safer community for us all! 

Clean up, aisle 4 ----->

Nice work, guys!

Farmington Canyon Closures Still In Effect Through Hunting Season

Official new release regarding Farmington Canyon Closure during hunting season.  Also, the Sessions Mountain Road closure in the south end of the County. 
http://bit.ly/canyonclosures

Mojo's Gets a New Grill

http://www.standard.net/slideshows/2011/09/01/mojo-gets-some-bling-sept-1-2011

Mojo received his new teeth today, from Summit Dental.  He was put under general anesthesia for the procedure and it is a good thing. 

Here, Dr. Scot J. Neil, D.D.S. shows Mojo's new golden grill!

Mojo did great through his dental procedures.  He will take a day or so to recover before going back to work and training.  Thanks again, Summit Dental!

This dog meant business before the gold teeth.  But now . . . . . just sayin'.

Goin' for the gold!