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Pleasant Grove police describe multi-jurisdiction investigations, new equipment and near-term staffing gains
Summary
Chief Brown outlined recent multi-jurisdiction cases, including a lengthy burglary and a pursuit that concluded with tactical intervention; he said new officers will start Jan. 21 and a returning officer is due March 1, which should bring the department to full staffing.
Chief Brown (Pleasant Grove Police) gave the council an overview of recent department activity during the Jan. 8 work session, citing several multi-jurisdictional incidents and staffing updates.
Chief Brown described a burglary on Geneva Road that investigators and the city’s camera system helped resolve after suspects occupied businesses for several hours. He also said Pleasant Grove assisted Lehi on a pursuit that concluded on the freeway; he described a tactical intervention using a newly acquired remote device to accelerate resolution and limit a prolonged on-scene negotiation.
Chief Brown said the department expects a new officer to start Jan. 21 and anticipates Rick Henderson’s return to the department on March 1, a combination that should bring staffing back toward full strength. He said weekly or frequent police briefings will continue to be provided to council members.
The chief also mentioned upcoming department events including a March pie day and an awards banquet in February; he told council he would send invitation details.
Ending: staff did not propose council action during the work session; the chief asked whether council members had questions and then concluded his briefing.
