Friday, April 13, 2012

SLCPD Extends Application Window for Police Officer Positions

April 13, 2012 — The Salt Lake City Police Department has extended the application deadline for the position of Police Officer to Friday, April 27, 2012, at midnight (Mountain Time).

INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO APPLY FOR THE POSITION:
To apply for this position, interested candidates must complete and submit an online application and attach a copy of their Utah National Police Officer Selection Test (N.P.O.S.T.) results on the City’s website at https://dotnet.slcgov.com/ManagementServices/JobApplication www.slcgov.com/jobs.

If you have applied for the position of Police Officer in the past, you MUST RESUBMIT YOUR NPOST RESULTS AND REAPPLY FOR THE POSITION in order to be considered. If a candidate does not have computer access, he/she may go to SLC Human Resources located in the City and County Building at 451 South State Street, Suite 115, Salt Lake City, for assistance. Applications and/or Utah National Police Officer Selection Test results turned in after the designated application deadline will not be accepted.

If you would like to apply for this position (if you have not already), please complete the following steps:


Step 2: Click on the job bid number (120033) to the left of the Police Officer position or click on this link: https://dotnet.slcgov.com/ManagementServices/JobApplication/RequisitionDetail/Index/11e80208-c57e-49ef-9a39-5ffcfe3db44a

Step 3: Read the job description and minimum requirements and click on the “Creating profile here” box (bottom right corner).

Step 4: Fill out your personal information (be sure to include a valid email address) and create a password then click next (bottom right corner).

Step 5: Download your personal resume or provide a description about your qualifications, education, and experience. Once entered, the information you provide can be saved, modified, or updated when applying for any City job. Be sure to click the “submit” button. If you have an electronic copy of your NPOST results please type or copy and paste your resume in the section provided AND upload your NOST results. If you do not have an electronic copy of your NPOST results please refer to the below section entitled “INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO SUBMIT NPOST RESULTS”.

Step 6: Click on the “Current List” link on the gray bar at the top left of the page and complete Step 2 but this time click on the “Apply” box at the bottom left hand side of the page.

It is that easy!

INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO SUBMIT UTAH N.P.O.S.T. RESULTS:
All interested candidates must first try attaching their Utah N.P.O.S.T. results to their online application when requested (PDF and Word Documents are the only accepted formats using this method). If you are having trouble, please complete your online application. Once your application has been submitted you may send your test results to me using one of the below methods.

Mail:
Public Safety Building
Attn: Candace Roberts - HR
PO Box 145497
Salt Lake City, UT 84114-5497

Fax:
Attn: Candace Roberts
801.799.3640

In Person:
Public Safety Building
315 East 200 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
(Please leave your results in an envelope addressed to Candace Roberts with the Desk Officer in the lobby)

All N.P.O.S.T. results and online applications must be received no later than midnight (Mountain Time) on Friday, April 27, 2012 in order for you to be considered for the position.

NO LATE EXCEPTIONS WILL BE MADE.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING UTAH N.P.O.S.T. SCORES:
If the candidate pool is too large a cutoff or “pass rate” will be determined by the using each candidates overall score from their Utah N.P.O.S.T. exam, and will consider the natural break, adverse impacts and departmental need. Those candidates successfully achieving the “pass rate” will be invited to proceed to the next phase of the testing and selection process. The scores of those individuals who will proceed to the next phase of the testing and selection process will be based solely on their Utah N.P.O.S.T. score.

WHAT TO EXPECT AFTER YOU HAVE APPLIED FOR THE POLICE OFFICER POSITION:
I will e-mail you the week of April 30th with an update regarding your application status and inform you of the next step in the process. Please note that all correspondence will be by e-mail. All applicants will be required to provide a valid e-mail address at the time of application.

The department intends on beginning the testing and selection process for the position of Police Officer as early as Saturday, May 12, 2012.


Contact: Reporters seeking comment should contact the Public Information Officer at 801.799.NEWS (6397).

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Watch Command: Thursday, April 12, 2012

The Watch Command Log is a daily summary of events of significance compiled by Watch Commanders. There are three watches in a 24-hour period: days, afternoons and graveyards. Items contained in the Watch Command Log are based on information available at the time of its release and should not be interpreted as an admission or finding of guilt. Arrest information may differ from formal charges filed by the prosecuting agency.

DAY SHIFT

No significant events.

AFTERNOON SHIFT

No significant events.

GRAVEYARD SHIFT

2045
Search Warrant
350 S. 300 E.
12-55628

The Narcotics Unit served a warrant. Heroin, methamphetamine and a large amount of paraphernalia were seized. Scott Talbert (1/19/79) and Evon Martinez (1/29/60) were booked for possession.

Contact: Reporters seeking comment should contact the Public Information Officer at 801.799.NEWS (6397).



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Thursday, April 12, 2012

In Memoriam: Sergeant Alonzo M. Wilson


Sgt. Alonzo Wilson, killed in the line of duty April 12, 1894.
Sgt. Alonzo M. Wilson

Killed in the Line of Duty 118 Years Ago Today



The Salt Lake City Police Department today remembers the loss of one its own: Sergeant Alonzo M. Wilson, killed in the line of duty April 12, 1894.

Sergeant Wilson died from an accidental gunshot wound. The 54-year-old victim was working as the morning desk sergeant in the Salt Lake City police station when a new patrolman dropped a loaded pistol. The weapon discharged as it hit the floor. The .45-caliber bullet struck Sgt. Wilson in the right knee, shattering his femur.

He was taken to a hospital where the leg was amputated. During surgery, doctors discovered that the bullet had ranged up into his torso. Sgt. Wilson died approximately five hours after being shot.

A member of the department for three years, Sgt. Wilson was married and the father of six children. His wife gave birth to the couple’s seventh child the day after his death. He is buried in Mount Olivet Cemetery.

The Department seeks photographs of Sgt. Wilson for its Police History Project. Please email information to policehistory@slcgov.com or call (801) 799-3340.



Watch Log: Wednesday, April 11, 2012

The Watch Command Log is a daily summary of events of significance compiled by Watch Commanders. There are three watches in a 24-hour period: days, afternoons and graveyards. Items contained in the Watch Command Log are based on information available at the time of its release and should not be interpreted as an admission or finding of guilt. Arrest information may differ from formal charges filed by the prosecuting agency.

DAY SHIFT

0946
Bank Robbery
711 S. State Street
12-59565

The suspect walked into the bank and handed the teller a note demanding money. The teller handed him the money from her drawer, which the suspect placed in his backpack. The suspect left north bound on State Street. Later in the day a citizen observed a male putting red stained money into a coin machine at a movie theater in West Valley City. They called police and the male, later identified as Christian Harned (2/4/92), was taken into custody without incident. Christian had red stained hands, shoes, socks, and a large amount of cash with red dye on it. Christian was booked into jail for robbery.

AFTERNOON SHIFT

No Significant Events.

GRAVEYARD SHIFT

No Significant Events.

Contact: Reporters seeking comment should contact the Public Information Officer at 801.799.NEWS (6397).

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Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Suspect Sought In Bank of Utah Robbery

April 11, 2012 —The Salt Lake City Police Department seeks the community’s help to identify and locate a man who robbed a bank in Salt Lake City.



At approximately 9:45 a.m. Wednesday, April 11, a white male suspect entered the Bank of Utah at 711 S. State Street. He approached the teller and demanded money. After he obtained some cash, the suspect exited the bank and left northbound on foot.

The suspect is described as:

• white male adult;

• 20–30 years of age;

• thin build;

• scruffy facial hair;

• wearing a red long-sleeved T-shirt, skinny blue jeans, black-and-white tennis shoes, black baseball cap and chrome-rimmed sunglasses;

• and carrying a blue backpack.

The Police Department asks anyone with information about this case to call (801) 799-3000. Callers may remain anonymous. Reference case #12-59565

In addition, anonymous tips may be sent by text message to CRIMES (274637). Please start the message with the keyword TIPSLCPD. Click here to download the TipSubmit mobile application.

Contact: Reporters seeking comment should contact the Public Information Officer at 801.799.NEWS (6397).


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WATCH COMMAND LOG: April 10, 2012

The Watch Command Log is a daily summary of events of significance compiled by Watch Commanders. There are three watches in a 24-hour period: days, afternoons and graveyards. Items contained in the Watch Command Log are based on information available at the time of its release and should not be interpreted as an admission or finding of guilt. Arrest information may differ from formal charges filed by the prosecuting agency.


DAY SHIFT

No significant events

AFTERNOON SHIFT

1826   Retail Theft / CED Deployment   150 N. 900 W.   12-59244

Officers observed Christopher Andersen (2/2/64) arguing with a Viva Market employee in the parking lot. Officers approached Andersen and told them he needed to remain at the scene but he attempted to leave. As the officers attempted to detain Andersen he tried to hit one of the officers with his fist. The officers were able to get Andersen to the ground and utilized a drive stun on the arm to take him into custody. Andersen had committed a retail theft. Anderson was booked into jail for retail theft (felony enhancement), assault on a peace officer and resisting arrest.

1907   Robbery   254 E. 400 S.   12-59271

The victim was on the library grass when he felt someone remove his wallet from his pocket. The victim chased the suspect and was able to recover his wallet but a physical struggle ensued. The suspect kicked and punched the victim in the face causing laceration to the forehead. He then fled northbound. A quick police response by officers and K-9 resulted in locating the suspect in the area. Joseph Russom (1/4/81) was booked into jail for robbery.

GRAVEYARD SHIFT

2151   Arson   705 E. 3rd Ave   12-59363

A witness observes the suspect climb up on the roof of the 7-Eleven at this address and use some type of accelerant to start a fire. The fire went out on its own as the suspect fled the scene. The suspect was described as a male white adult, wearing a dark hoodie, plaid shorts and black “Van” type shoes and he had short disheveled brown hair. As the suspect left the roof the witness describes him falling and landing awkwardly, then leaving on foot with a noticeable limp. The suspect was last seen north bound on K Street.

0005   Search Warrant   353 S. Post St   12-37612

Officers executed a search warrant at the above address. A significant amount of marijuana, scales, packaging material, drug paraphernalia, cash and a handgun were all seized. Jacob Mascaro (1/9/92) was booked into jail for possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute and possession of drug paraphernalia. Three additional people were cited on scene and released.


Contact: Reporters seeking comment should contact the Public Information Officer at 801.799.NEWS (6397).



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Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Watch Command Log: April 9, 2012

The Watch Command Log is a daily summary of events of significance compiled by Watch Commanders. There are three watches in a 24-hour period: days, afternoons and graveyards. Items contained in the Watch Command Log are based on information available at the time of its release and should not be interpreted as an admission or finding of guilt. Arrest information may differ from formal charges filed by the prosecuting agency.


DAY SHIFT

0554   Robbery   2280 S. Highland Drive   12-58245

The 52-year-old clerk was approached by the suspect at the counter of the Shell Food Mart. The suspect lifted the front of his coat indicting he had a gun and asked for the money from the till. The clerk did not see a gun. The suspect obtained a small amount of cash, cigarettes and food items before leaving the store on foot. He was last seen westbound toward Fairmont Park. The suspect was described as a male white adult in his mid 20’s, 5’7” tall, medium build, wearing a gray jacket, black beanie, Levis and white sneakers.

AFTERNOON SHIFT

No significant events.

GRAVEYARD SHIFT

No significant events

Contact: Reporters seeking comment should contact the Public Information Officer at 801.799.NEWS (6397).

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Monday, April 9, 2012

Watch Log: Sunday, April 8, 2012


The Watch Command Log is a daily summary of events of significance compiled by Watch Commanders. There are three watches in a 24-hour period: days, afternoons and graveyards. Items contained in the Watch Command Log are based on information available at the time of its release and should not be interpreted as an admission or finding of guilt. Arrest information may differ from formal charges filed by the prosecuting agency.

DAY SHIFT


No significant events.

AFTERNOON SHIFT


No significant events.

GRAVEYARD SHIFT

No significant events

Contact: Reporters seeking comment should contact the Public Information Officer at 801.799.NEWS (6397).

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Watch Log: Saturday, April 7, 2012


The Watch Command Log is a daily summary of events of significance compiled by Watch Commanders. There are three watches in a 24-hour period: days, afternoons and graveyards. Items contained in the Watch Command Log are based on information available at the time of its release and should not be interpreted as an admission or finding of guilt. Arrest information may differ from formal charges filed by the prosecuting agency.

DAY SHIFT


No significant events.

AFTERNOON SHIFT


1849     Extortion                       120 N. 900 W.                                       12-56122

Michael Loomis (4/27/84) contacted the victim of a tractor trailer theft and offered to tell him where his truck was located in exchange for money.  The victim agreed to meet Loomis, who took him to a location in Sandy where the truck was parked. Loomis then offered to return more of the victim’s property in exchange for more money.  While they were at an ATM the victim’s daughter called police. Loomis fled the area on foot just prior to the arrival of officers; however, he was located and apprehended quickly.  Loomis was booked into jail on charges of possession of a stolen vehicle and theft by extortion. 

GRAVEYARD SHIFT

No significant events

Contact: Reporters seeking comment should contact the Public Information Officer at 801.799.NEWS (6397).

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Watch Log: Friday, April 6, 2012


The Watch Command Log is a daily summary of events of significance compiled by Watch Commanders. There are three watches in a 24-hour period: days, afternoons and graveyards. Items contained in the Watch Command Log are based on information available at the time of its release and should not be interpreted as an admission or finding of guilt. Arrest information may differ from formal charges filed by the prosecuting agency.

DAY SHIFT


No significant events.

AFTERNOON SHIFT


No significant events.

GRAVEYARD SHIFT

2242     Shooting                       480 N. Redwood Rd.                             12-57094

Anh Pham (12/31/89) and a 24-year-old male got into a verbal argument inside of the 7-Eleven. The argument continued into the parking lot where Pham produced a handgun and shot the victim. Officers were across the street on an unrelated call, heard the gunfire and saw Pham leave the area in a van at a high rate of speed.  Pham abandoned the van at 400 N. Chaz Court and stole a Ford Bronco from the same area.  Officers located the stolen Bronco a short distance from the theft and used a K9 to track Pham to a nearby residence.  Pham was taken into custody without incident and booked into jail on charges of aggravated assault, theft of the vehicle, and obstruction of justice.

Contact: Reporters seeking comment should contact the Public Information Officer at 801.799.NEWS (6397).

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Friday, April 6, 2012

Watch Command Log: Thursday, April 5, 2012

The Watch Command Log is a daily summary of events of significance compiled by Watch Commanders. There are three watches in a 24-hour period: days, afternoons and graveyards. Items contained in the Watch Command Log are based on information available at the time of its release and should not be interpreted as an admission or finding of guilt. Arrest information may differ from formal charges filed by the prosecuting agency.

DAY SHIFT
No significant events.

AFTERNOON SHIFT

1939
Strong Arm Robbery
358 S. 300 E.
12-56461

Two male adults entered the business at this address, purchasing a table that they then wheeled out of store. However, as they left an employee found an empty stereo box hidden on a shelf. Realizing the suspects could have concealed the stereo in the table an employee went outside to contact the suspects. One of the suspects punched and then kicked him as both men then fled west on 300 South. Their vehicle is described as an older white Jeep Cherokee. #1 suspect is a white male, mid 20s, 6’1” tall, medium build. #2 suspect is a white male, mid 20’s, 5’8”, medium build. Both have brown hair, white T-shirts and baggy jeans. The employee was transported to the hospital with a minor injury to the face.

2052
Man with a gun
251 W. 900 S.
12-56486

Dispatch had received multiple calls throughout the day about a suspicious person trespassing and concerns about a rifle case he was carrying. Then at Club Tri-angles a male adult tried to enter the bar carrying a rifle case and other belongings in a shopping cart. As he was turned away by the doorman the man turned and told the doorman…”I am about to end your life……” at the same time reaching for the rifle bag slung over his shoulder. The doorman retreated back into the club and locked the door, calling police. The suspect was located nearby. Officers found no rifle in the rifle bag. They did find an almost empty bottle of Vodka and a box-cutter. Donald Bickell (10-24-61) was booked Aggravated Assault.

2132
Auto/Pedestrian Accident
2200 E. Roosevelt Ave.
12-56504

A 16-year-old male was riding a skateboard and was struck by a northbound SUV as he attempted to cross at approximately 2200 East Roosevelt Ave. He was transported in critical condition. The investigation is ongoing.

GRAVEYARD SHIFT

No significant events

Contact: Reporters seeking comment should contact the Public Information Officer at 801.799.NEWS (6397).
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Thursday, April 5, 2012

Watch Log: Wednesday, April 4, 2012

The Watch Command Log is a daily summary of events of significance compiled by Watch Commanders. There are three watches in a 24-hour period: days, afternoons and graveyards. Items contained in the Watch Command Log are based on information available at the time of its release and should not be interpreted as an admission or finding of guilt. Arrest information may differ from formal charges filed by the prosecuting agency.

DAY SHIFT

No Significant Events.

AFTERNOON SHIFT

No Significant Events.

GRAVEYARD SHIFT

0030
Search Warrant
1500 W. Hayes Ave
12-52025

The Safe Streets Task Force, SLCPD SWAT and SLCPD K9 served a search warrant in the area of the above location. Heroin, paraphernalia and packaging material were seized as a result of the search warrant. Chase Dell (12/1/88), Joey Dell (1/15/65) and Debbie Herrera (10/10/63) were all booked into jail for possession with intent to distribute. Chase Dell also had an outstanding warrant for possession of a firearm by a restricted person.

Contact: Reporters seeking comment should contact the Public Information Officer at 801.799.NEWS (6397).

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Wednesday, April 4, 2012

Watch Command Log: April 3, 2012

The Watch Command Log is a daily summary of events of significance compiled by Watch Commanders. There are three watches in a 24-hour period: days, afternoons and graveyards. Items contained in the Watch Command Log are based on information available at the time of its release and should not be interpreted as an admission or finding of guilt. Arrest information may differ from formal charges filed by the prosecuting agency.


DAY SHIFT

No Significant Events.

AFTERNOON SHIFT

No Significant Events.

GRAVEYARD SHIFT

No Significant Events.

Contact: Reporters seeking comment should contact the Public Information Officer at 801.799.NEWS (6397).


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Tuesday, April 3, 2012

WATCH COMMAND LOG, Monday, April 2, 2012

The Watch Command Log is a daily summary of events of significance compiled by Watch Commanders. There are three watches in a 24-hour period: days, afternoons and graveyards. Items contained in the Watch Command Log are based on information available at the time of its release and should not be interpreted as an admission or finding of guilt. Arrest information may differ from formal charges filed by the prosecuting agency.


DAY SHIFT

1151   Child Abuse   819 W. North Temple   12-54381

A 4-month-old female was taken to a local hospital for treatment of leg injuries. It was discovered that both of the child legs were broken. Officers were called to the hospital. An investigation into the injuries led to the booking of Lorissa Boltinghouse (7/9/81) and Jeremy Johnson (5/4/83) for child abuse.

AFTERNOON SHIFT

1659   Stabbing   754 W. North Temple Street   12-54581

Juan Estrada (5/1/50) and a 40-year-old male got into an altercation at the All Star Motel. During the incident Juan used a box cutter to cut the 40-year-old on the abdomen. The victim was transported to a local hospital in critical condition. Juan was booked into jail for aggravated assault.

GRAVEYARD SHIFT

No Significant Events.

Contact: Reporters seeking comment should contact the Public Information Officer at 801.799.NEWS (6397).



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Monday, April 2, 2012

WATCH COMMAND LOG, Sunday, April 2., 2012

The Watch Command Log is a daily summary of events of significance compiled by Watch Commanders. There are three watches in a 24-hour period: days, afternoons and graveyards. Items contained in the Watch Command Log are based on information available at the time of its release and should not be interpreted as an admission or finding of guilt. Arrest information may differ from formal charges filed by the prosecuting agency.


DAY SHIFT

No Significant Events.

AFTERNOON SHIFT

1509   BB Gun Assault   1478 S. 400 E.   12-59310

An 18-year-old suspect was visiting his 16-year-old girlfriend and their infant. A dispute began between the suspect and his girlfriend’s father. The boyfriend pulled out a BB gun and discharged a BB at the girlfriend’s father hip causing minor injuries. The suspect then exited the house and discharged two more BBs through the front window before fleeing the scene.

GRAVEYARD SHIFT

No Significant Events.

Contact: Reporters seeking comment should contact the Public Information Officer at 801.799.NEWS (6397).


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WATCH COMMAND LOG, Saturday, April 1, 2012

The Watch Command Log is a daily summary of events of significance compiled by Watch Commanders. There are three watches in a 24-hour period: days, afternoons and graveyards. Items contained in the Watch Command Log are based on information available at the time of its release and should not be interpreted as an admission or finding of guilt. Arrest information may differ from formal charges filed by the prosecuting agency.


DAY SHIFT

No Significant Events.

AFTERNOON SHIFT

No Significant Events.

GRAVEYARD SHIFT

2353   Loud Party/Foot pursuit   1124 W. Brooklyn Ave   12-53606

Officers responded to 1124 W. Brooklyn Ave on a loud party. When officers approached the garage where the party was being held they observed juveniles, who they know by name, inside drinking beer.
When the officers made contact with the males inside, a 17-year-old male tossed a loaded handgun magazine on the floor. A handgun was also next to him on a table. As officers were dealing with the 17-year-old, Christian Ramos (5/16/92) ran from the party. Ramos made it a block or so away before hiding in an unlocked vehicle. He was located by officers and arrested.
Three males were cited for minor in possession of alcohol. Ramos went to jail for interfering and fleeing. The 17-year-old male went to detention for being a restricted person in possession of a firearm, possession of marijuana, possession of paraphernalia and minor in possession of alcohol.

Contact: Reporters seeking comment should contact the Public Information Officer at 801.799.NEWS (6397).

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WATCH COMMAND LOG, Friday, March 30, 2012

The Watch Command Log is a daily summary of events of significance compiled by Watch Commanders. There are three watches in a 24-hour period: days, afternoons and graveyards. Items contained in the Watch Command Log are based on information available at the time of its release and should not be interpreted as an admission or finding of guilt. Arrest information may differ from formal charges filed by the prosecuting agency.


DAY SHIFT

No significant events.

AFTERNOON SHIFT

No significant events.

GRAVEYARD SHIFT

2356   Aggravated Robbery   800 W. North Temple Street   12-52914

A 36-year-old male, 34-year-old female and 11-year-old male had just purchased food from the Rancherito restaurant and were sitting in their car. Three suspects approached the victims. One of the suspects pointed a chrome pistol at the 36-year-old and demand money. The 11-year-old gave the suspects some money after they pointed the gun at him. A brief struggle ensued and the 36-year-old was hit several times by the suspects before the suspects fled the area.


Contact: Reporters seeking comment should contact the Public Information Officer at 801.799.NEWS (6397).

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