The Salt Lake City Police Department is about to hire 15 new officers, thanks to a federal grant. The department announced the award of the almost $1.9 million grant, courtesy of the U.S. Department of Justice, on Thursday. The news comes as city officials have called for more cops in light of what some have seen as an uptick in crime. Last June, Councilman Charlie Luke had argued for hiring 20 new police officers, citing an increase in crime in his east-side district, as well as complaints that...
Salt Lake City To Hire 15 More Police Officers, Thanks To A Federal Grant
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