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Utah County victim services coordinator reports steady caseload, growing stalking and unattended‑death cases
Summary
Aronda Mendes, victim services program coordinator for the Utah County Sheriff’s Office, told commissioners the office served about 956 victims in 2025 (a 3% rise from 2024), highlighted a triple increase in unattended‑death responses and outlined goals including internships and certification to aid civil protective‑order work.
Aronda Mendes, victim services program coordinator for the Utah County Sheriff’s Office, told the commission the office served about 956 victims in 2025, a roughly 3% increase over 2024, and described a rise in complex cases including stalking and a threefold increase in unattended‑death responses.
Mendes said the program uses state grant funding and contracts with multiple cities to fund advocates and client aid. “Two of our advocates are also bilingual and Spanish speaking services,” she told…
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