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SLCPD Urges Fans to Celebrate College Football Season Responsibly

SALT LAKE CITY — The Salt Lake City Police Department is urging community members to celebrate college football season responsibly.

Each year, the Salt Lake City Police Department receives an influx of public order-related calls for service during football season.

These calls for service may include large parties, noise complaints, illegal parking, underage drinking, fights, and public indecency.

The Salt Lake City Police Department works closely with the University of Utah and others to conduct proactive outreach to community members who may host parties and those living and working in neighborhoods most frequently impacted.

Recently, the Salt Lake City Police Department’s District Community Liaison Officer and the department’s Business Community Engagement Officer conducted outreach in the East Central Neighborhood in anticipation of the University of Utah’s first football game.

SLCPD officers continue to remind community members and University of Utah students about relevant city laws, penalties, and proper reporting mechanisms.

In 2023, the Salt Lake City Police Department and the University of Utah sent residents letters stressing mutual respect. The University and Salt Lake City Police continue to work to mitigate the impacts of large gatherings. While many of the parties are not happening on university-owned properties, they often involve University students. If necessary, the University will enforce discipline policies on the most egregious actors.

The Salt Lake City Police Department reminds all community members hosting parties to take the appropriate steps to ensure safety and that they are following city and state law.

Generally, as they relate to parties, the Salt Lake City Police Department is sharing the following information — the City’s noise regulation prohibits loud noise between the hours of 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. The regulation also sets limits for extremely loud noise during daytime hours.

Any person hosting a party, gathering, or event within the city may be liable for services fees each time a police officer responds to a call for service to deal with a party with violations. Any services fee may be in addition to such other costs and penalties.

To help ensure the SLCPD is provided timely information and that resources are used appropriately while keeping the community safe, community members should use 9-1-1 to report emergency situations that include:

• Fights in progress
• People with weapons
• Criminal mischief
• Drug use or underage drinking
• Blockage of public right-of-way
• Medical emergencies like drug overdose or alcohol poisoning

In non-emergency situations such as a loud house party (noise complaints) without additional risks, community members should call 801-799-3000.

Finally, to stay safe, avoid operating a motor vehicle when impaired, whether by alcohol, drugs, or fatigue. It’s crucial to rely on good conflict resolution skills to defuse tense situations calmly and effectively. If you ever encounter a dangerous situation, report it immediately by calling 9-1-1.

Other Resources:

Salt Lake City Civil Enforcement: 801-535-7225

Salt Lake City Emergency: 9-1-1

Salt Lake City Non-Emergency: 801-799-3000

Salt Lake City Parking and Enforcement:  801-535-6628

University of Utah Dean of Students Office: https://deanofstudents.utah.edu/

University of Utah Police Department: 801-585-2677

A photo of Salt Lake City police detective conducting community outreach are being released. Media may use this photo with credit to the Salt Lake City Police Department.

Photo: A Salt Lake City Police detective speaks with a community member about loud parties as part of the department’s ongoing efforts to urge community members to celebrate college football season responsibly (SLCPD photo – August 29, 2024).

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