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The Wasatch County Sheriff’s Office Investigations Division has several components, including 11 sworn deputies and an additional five officers from other departments who are assigned to the division.
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Detectives
Our team of detectives is a joint effort with Heber City Police Department and consists of four members. Their primary investigations involve the abuse and neglect of children, which require daily cooperation with the Department of Child and Family Services.
Additionally, this team handles a significant amount of time handling death investigations, many of which are related to the abundant outdoor recreation opportunities in Wasatch County. Their expertise extends to a wide range of cases, including follow-up on domestic violence incidents, felony property crimes, and fraud.
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School Resource Officers
The safety of our children and educators is of paramount importance to us, which is why we have assigned deputies at seven schools in Wasatch County. This initiative is a partnership with the Wasatch County School District, with the shared objective of creating the safest environment possible at our schools.
Our School Resource Officers (SROs) undergo rigorous training in tested and proven tactics to effectively respond to active assailant attacks. In fact, our County is proud to host regional training events in this regard.
Research confirms that assailants often target perceived vulnerabilities, which is why we prioritize target hardening as the most effective strategy. Our deputies wear uniforms and are full equipped to counter deadly threats. They are highly trained individuals who will not hesitate to take immediate and aggressive action in the event of an attack.
We want to make it clear to any potential attacker that targeting our schools will result in swift confrontation with a well-trained, well-armed, and fully equipped deputy.
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Major Crimes Taskforce
The Major Crimes Taskforce is a collaborative effort that involves multiple jurisdictions and is directly supervised by a Wasatch County deputy sergeant. Officers from Heber City and other state and local agencies contribute to this unit’s operations.
We have observed a concerning trend of illegal drug use playing a significant role in high-risk domestic violence and child abuse cases. Since the formation of this taskforce, we have seen proven success in apprehending violent offenders and ensuring they remain behind bars.
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Evidence and Property Management
To efficiently manage the crucial task of handling evidence, we have a dedicated employee within the Sheriff’s Office. This individual manages these items in addition to accomplishing other essential work assignments.
DIVISIONS | INVESTIGATIONS