In Memoriam: Detective James W. Cawley

Killed in the Line of Duty
March 29, 2003

The Salt Lake City Police Department remembers the loss of one of its own: Detective James W. Cawley, killed in the line of duty March 29, 2003.

Detective Cawley was killed in Iraq on Saturday, March 29, 2003, defending the freedom he so cherished. He was serving as a Marine Reservist and Staff Sergeant of the 1st Platoon, Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment.

After 12 years of active duty with the Marines, Cawley joined the Salt Lake City Police Department on April 10, 1997. He served honorably as an officer, a detective in the gang suppression unit, and a member of the SWAT team.

Whether serving as a police officer on the home front or a Marine in a faraway land, Detective Cawley was willing to sacrifice his life in the name of peace, safety and justice. His life revolved around serving others, and that service can best be summed up by the words inscribed at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial: “It is not how these officers died that made them heroes, it is how they lived.”

Detective Cawley is survived by his wife and two young children.

If you have memories or photos of Detective Cawley to share, please email policehistory@slcgov.com or call (801) 799-3340. To learn more about our Fallen Officers, visit http://www.slcpd.com/ and click on “Honoring Our Own.”

Photos of Beehive Credit Union Robber Released

The Salt City Police Department is asking the public to help identify a man suspected in the robbery of Beehive Credit Union, 1467 S. Main Street, at approximately 12:20 this afternoon.

The man presented a note demanding money to a teller, who gave him an undisclosed amount of cash. He was last seen headed east.

The suspect is described as:
· male white adult
· late 20s to early 30s
· 5’7” to 5’9”
· 150-170 lbs.
· short dark hair
· wearing a grey warm-up jacket with light-blue stripes on the arms and a Nike logo on the back.

The Police Department asks anyone with information about the suspect to call (801) 799-3000. Callers may remain anonymous. Please reference case #10-54160.

In Memoriam: Sergeant Nephi P. Pierce

Killed in the line of duty 87 years ago today

The Salt Lake City Police Department remembers the loss of one its own: Sergeant Nephi P. Pierce, killed in the line of duty March 26, 1923.

Sergeant Pierce died from the effects of a gunshot wound inflicted four months earlier by an armed-robbery suspect.

Shortly after midnight on November 27, 1922, Sergeant Pierce and Officer George Watson were on foot patrol near 525 S. Main Street. As they attempted to question two men matching the descriptions of a pair of robbery suspects, one of the suspects drew a gun. As Sergeant Pierce sought cover behind a tree, a suspect shot him once in the abdomen. Officer Watson was then pistol-whipped and left for dead.

The two suspects were captured the following morning. Officer Watson recovered, but Sergeant Pierce’s spine was severed. Their assailants were convicted of assault and sent to prison.

When Sergeant Pierce died four months later, the shooter was convicted of murder and executed by firing squad February 20, 1925. The second suspect was paroled in 1926.

Three months after the death of her husband, Marie Pierce committed suicide in the couple’s home. The Pierces had no children. They are buried beside each other in Mount Olivet Cemetery.

To learn more about our Fallen Officers, visit www.slcpd.com. Click on “Honoring Our Own.”

The Police Department wishes to thank the Utah Law Enforcement Memorial for its assistance in this remembrance.

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Cell Phone Routing Issues Resolved

The Salt Lake City Police Department is pleased to announce that 911 calls from AT&T cell phone users in Salt Lake City are now routing properly into dispatch.

It was discovered on Thursday afternoon that calls into 911 from some AT&T cell phone users in Salt Lake City were improperly routed to Seattle Police Department.

AT&T responded to the situation and was able to restore service late Thursday night. Spokeswoman Brooke Burgess said the company continues to work to determine the origination of the problem.

Contact information for spokeswoman Brooke Burgess:(916) 717-3919.

Problem with 911 Calls from AT&T Cell Phones in Salt Lake City

SALT LAKE CITY—Salt Lake City Police Department has learned of a 911 routing error that appears to involve AT&T cell phone service plans in Salt Lake City proper.

911 calls made by some users of AT&T cell phones are being routed to Seattle Police Department. Salt Lake City and Seattle Police Departments have been in contact with AT&T, which is working diligently to correct the problem. The origination and extent of the problem is unknown at this time.

For safety reasons, Salt Lake City Police Department is asking that all AT&T cell phone customers who are within Salt Lake City limits call (801) 799-3000 in the case of an emergency.

Please do not call 911 if you are not experiencing an emergency.

Salt Lake City Police will issue another release when the problem is resolved.

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New Deputy Chiefs Formally Recognized

Salt Lake City Police Chief Chris Burbank formally recognized five new Deputy Chiefs during a ceremony at the City & County Building Monday, March 15, 2010.

Those promoted include Lee Dobrowolski, Deputy Chief of Administration; Jim Coleman, Deputy Chief of Communication & Records; Mike Brown, Deputy Chief of Fusion; Tim Doubt, Deputy Chief of Facilities Development; and Rick Findlay, Deputy Chief of Management Services

These five new leaders of public safety join fellow Deputy Chiefs Ken Pearce, Patrol; Scott Atkinson, Investigations; and Terry Fritz, Special Operations.

If you have questions for any Chief, please email slcpd@slcgov.com.

Photo by Det. Pat Wilkinson/SLCPD

Front, center: Salt Lake City Police Chief Chris Burbank

Back row, l-r: Ken Pearce; Scott Atkinson; Terry Fritz; Lee Dobrowolski.

Middle row, l-r: Jim Coleman; Mike Brown; Tim Doubt; Rick Findlay.

SLCPD Promotes 5 to Deputy Chief

Tomorrow afternoon in the City Council Room of the City & County Building, Salt Lake City Police Chief Chris Burbank will conduct a promotion ceremony for those recently appointed to the rank of Deputy Chief.

“Significant changes have occurred in the command structure of the Police Department which will bring those individuals performing the work closer to those making leadership decisions,” said Burbank.

“These changes will dramatically improve police efficiency and response not only to the needs of the community but to the needs of employees,” he added. “Enhanced accountability for direct decision making will improve all processes throughout the organization.”

The Salt Lake City Police Department invites the public to meet these outstanding leaders in public safety.

WHO:
Chris Burbank, Chief of Police
Tim Doubt, Deputy Chief, Facilities Development
Lee Dobrowolski, Deputy Chief, Administration
Jim Coleman, Deputy Chief, Communication and Records
Mike Brown, Deputy Chief, Fusion
Rick Findlay, Deputy Chief, Management Services

WHAT:
Deputy Chief Promotion Ceremony

WHEN:
Monday, March 15, 2010
2 p.m.

WHERE:
City Council Room #315
City & County Building
451 S. State Street
Salt Lake City, UT 84114

SLCPD, Disney on Ice Treat Kids to 'Worlds of Fantasy'

The Salt City Police Department and Disney On Ice presents Worlds of Fantasy will treat children from Mountain View Elementary to a VIP luncheon tomorrow at Energy Solutions Arena.

Police Officers will talk about safety with the children, who will meet Mickey and Minnie Mouse during lunch. The children will also receive souvenirs of the event, plus two tickets to a night at Disney On Ice presents Worlds of Fantasy, March 10-14.

The Police Department invites reporters to cover the event.

WHO:
SLCPD & Disney On Ice presents Worlds of Fantasy

WHAT:
VIP lunch for schoolchildren

WHEN:
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
11:00 a.m.

WHERE:
Energy Solutions Arena VIP Room
Just off the ticket lobby
301 W. South Temple
Salt Lake City, UT 84101

MORE INFO:
Leslie Hart, Jack Hart Associates, (435) 467-0833
Lulubugllc@aol.com

In Memoriam: Officer Carl J. Carlson

The Salt Lake City Police Department remembers the loss of one its own: Officer Carl J. Carlson, killed in the line of duty March 9, 1929. Officer Carlson died from injuries he received during a liquor raid the previous day.

The 39-year-old victim and fellow officers raided 23 S. West Temple, where they located several barrels of mash. One of the 50-gallon barrels fell on Officer Carlson’s foot, causing him to jump back and strike his head against the wall.

Following treatment for the foot injury at the hospital, Officer Carlson attended a wrestling exhibition. There he was found semi-conscious, clinging to a lamppost. Taken to the hospital, he died the following morning of a basal skull fracture.

Officer Carlson was married and the father of six children. He is buried at Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park.

If you have memories or photos of Officer Carlson to share, please email policehistory@slcgov.com or call (801) 799- 3340. To learn more about our Fallen Officers, click here.

The Police Department wishes to thank the Utah Law Enforcement Memorial for its assistance in this remembrance.

‘Little Mermaid’ Stolen from Peace Gardens

A 3-foot bronze replica of the world-famous Little Mermaid statue has been stolen from the International Peace Gardens at Jordan Park, 1000 S. 900 W., where it has resided since 1955.

On February 26, a Salt Lake City Parks Division employee reported the theft. She reported last seeing the 50–100 pound statue February 23.

A recent appraisal in preparation for park renovations estimated the value of the piece to be more than $28,000.

The Police Department asks anyone with information about this case to call (801) 799-3000. Callers may remain anonymous. Please reference case #10-34580.

Missing Woman Found Safe

Police no longer seek person of interest

Salt Lake City Police Officers found 34-year-old Veronique Moses at 11 this morning.

Earlier today police received a call from an alarm company that maintains a panic alarm at the woman’s home. Through a two-way speaker, an alarm company dispatcher reported that a man and woman could be heard arguing. The female voice asked for police, according to the alarm company.

The alarm company then contacted the Police Department at 2:30 this morning. Responding police officers found no sign of the woman or her car, although her purse was still in the house. Other suspicious characteristics at the scene included a ladder leaning against an open window and the alarm box ripped from the wall.

As a result, the Police Department issued an Endangered Person Advisory and sought a person of interest. Officers have since made contact with Stephen E. Carnegie, an acquaintance. Investigators have determined that he was not involved in this case.

Police Seek Missing Woman, Issue Endangered Person Advisory

The Salt City Police Department has issued an Endangered Person Advisory for 34-year-old Veronique Moses (above), last seen at 2415 S. 800 E., early this morning.

A panic alarm was tripped at the home. Through its two-way talk feature, an alarm company dispatcher said it could hear a man and woman arguing and a definite call for police from the woman.

The Police Department was contacted at 2:30 this morning. Responding police officers found no sign of the woman or her car, although her purse was still in the house.
As a result, the Police Department has issued an endangered person advisory for Moses, who 5 feet 4 inches tall, 130 lbs., with hazel eyes and dark brown hair. Her car is a blue Acura MDX, Utah license plate #A322MZ.

The Salt Lake City Police Department asks anyone who knows the whereabouts of Moses to call (801) 799-3000. Callers may remain anonymous.

Surveillance Photos from Bank Robbery Released to Public

The Salt Lake City Police Department today released photos of the suspect in a bank robbery in hopes that the public can identify the man.

On Wednesday, March 3, 2010, at approximately 2 p.m., a male white adult, 30 to 40 years old, entered the First National Bank at 480 E. 400 S. and robbed it. The suspect was seen entering the premises from the west end of the block and may have walked through several parking lots on his way to and from the bank.

The bank’s surveillance system captured images of the suspect, who is a male white adult, 6 feet tall and 175 pounds, and wearing dark clothing, a black beanie and black sunglasses.

Detectives are asking anyone with information about this suspect to contact the Salt Lake City Police Department at (801) 799-3000. Callers may remain anonymous. Call (801) 799-INFO (4636) and the police will assign you a confidential number. You may also send e-mail to tipsforcash@slcgov.com. Please reference case #10-37816.