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Contacting the Salt Lake City Police Department

Depending on your needs, there are a variety of ways to contact the Salt Lake City Police Department. If your inquiry is not an emergency, please consider using one of the following methods of contact.

If you are experiencing an emergency, call 911. This website is not the proper forum to report crimes in progress.

  • Call us
    • Non-Emergency: (801) 799-3000. Calling this non-emergency line keeps our 911 phone lines open to help those who need immediate response.
    • Media Inquiries / Public Relations Unit: (801) 799-NEWS(6397). All media inquiries should be directed to this number, which connects reporters with the on-duty public information officer.
  • Email Us
    • General Email Address: slcpd@slcgov.com. Please use this email address for all general correspondence.
    • Media Inquiries / Public Relations Unit: slcpdpr@slcgov.com. Reporters: this email address is monitored by the PIO. For breaking inquiries, please call the newsline, (801) 799-6397, or monitor our Twitter feed, @slcpd.
  • Visit A Precinct

    Public Safety Building
    315 East 200 South
    Salt Lake City, UT 84114
    (801) 799-3000

    In the lobby of the Public Safety Building you will find our service desk, a computer for public use to file online reports and an on-duty desk officer.

    Lobby hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.; closed Holidays.

    Pioneer Precinct
    1040 West 700 South
    Salt Lake City, UT 84114
    (801) 799-4600

    Lobby hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.; closed Holidays.

  • Contact us by Mail: Mailing Address

    Salt Lake City Police Department
    PO Box 145497
    SLC, UT 84114-5497

    Please use for all correspondence.

     

  • Submit A Crime Tip

    If you have a crime tip you would like to submit, you can do so through many avenues including web tips and mobile SMS messages.

    To submit a secure and anonymous text message through any mobile phone using the following information:

    Keyword: “TIPSLCPD”
    Send to: “CRIMES” (274637)

    Utah residents can also submit tips by visiting www.tipsubmit.com or by downloading a free smartphone app for iPhone or Android. The apps accept video and photo tips and automatically route the information to the nearest participating agency.

To make a request, please view the options below and use the appropriate contact methods.

  • Employment Questions

    If you have a question regarding employment opportunities or a current process, please send an email to: candace.roberts@slcgov.com

  • Request Traffic Enforcement

    To request enforcement in your area, send us an email: slcpdmotor@slcgov.com. Be sure to include the following:

    • Address of traffic issue
    • Nature of traffic issue (e.g., speeding, cars that run stop lights or red lights, crosswalk issues, etc.)
    • General time issue occurs
    • Phone number or email address if you’d like a response from an officer

    View map of current enforcement.

  • Request a Block Party

    If you plan to hold a block party in Salt Lake City, you must first obtain a block party permit from the Salt Lake City Police Department. Block party petitioners will receive a letter of approval from the department once there request is reviewed and approved.

    All requests should be submitted at least two weeks prior to the request date and all requests must contain the following information:

    • Full Name
    • Phone number
    • Address
    • Email address
    • Date and time of requested block party
    • Streets to be closed
    Email us and request a block party: slcpdblockparty@slcgov.com
  • Request Officers for an Event

    To request officers from the Salt Lake City Police Department at an event you are planning, email your request with the following details:

    • Full name
    • Phone Number
    • Email Address
    • Event details, including name of event, time, place and specifics of request.

    Requests will be accommodated as resources and policy allow.

    Request officer for an event: slcpdpr@slcgov.com
  • Request a Station Tour

    The public is invited to attend a scheduled Scouting presentation and/or participate in a tour of the Public Safety Building the third Wednesday of each month. Classes will be held starting at 4:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. sharp.

    There is a limit of 21 participants per class, including supervision of 1 adult per six children.

    To request a tour, send us an email with the following information:

    • Full Name
    • Phone Number
    • Email Address
    • Date and time of request
    • How many people will be on the tour? (Children and adults)

    Request officer for an event: slcpdpr@slcgov.com

  • Request a Ride-Along

    Anyone over 18 years old may request a ride-along. The Salt Lake City Police Department will try to honor your request, but the date and hours will be determined by the department. Each individual will be limited to one 4-hour ride-along which will begin no earlier than 7 a.m. and shall end no later than 1 a.m. Civilian or non-sworn ride-alongs with or without a concealed carry permit may NOT be armed.

    To request a ride-along, please download the request form and:

      1. Fill out top portion of the form, all highlighted lines must be completed.
      2. Print off the form and return to:
        Salt Lake City Police Department
        Pioneer Precinct
        1040 West 700 South
        Lobby Hours: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
        Monday – Friday, Closed Holidays
        Phone number: (801) 799-4600
      3. When submitting your form, you will be asked for your ID to verify your identity. The desk officer will then require you to sign and date the waiver.