Salt Lake City Police Department
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The Salt Lake City Police department (SLCPD) is headquartered in downtown Salt Lake City at the intersection of the streets 315 East and 200 South. The department was founded in 1849.
[edit] High Profile Cases
The SLCPD has handled several cases in recent years, most notably the Elizabeth Smart kidnapping in 2002, the kidnapping and murder of Destiny Norton, and the shooting spree at Trolley Square that resulted in 5 deaths and 4 serious woundings. The department also took part in the Salt Lake City Public Library hostage incident.
[edit] Administration
The Chief of Police is Chris Burbank, an officer who is well liked and well respected for his exceptional performance and commitment to protecting the city. He became Chief of Police in June 2006, just weeks before the Destiny Norton kidnapping. Three Assistant Chiefs report to the Chief of Police, Scott Atkinson, Ken Pearce and Terry Fritz.
