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City staff report: Tremonton officer deaths noted, Pleasant Grove police vacancies announced
Summary
Chief Keldon Brown informed the council that two Tremonton police officers were killed on Aug. 19; he also reported Pleasant Grove has one full-time and two reserve police vacancies and expected to fill two part-time records positions within a week.
At the Aug. 19 work session, Police Chief Keldon Brown informed the council that two Tremonton police officers died while responding to a domestic disturbance on Aug. 19. Brown noted staffing levels in Pleasant Grove, saying one full-time and two reserve police positions are open and that the department expects to fill two part-time records positions within a week.
Chief Brown’s update led council members to express concern for officer safety and appreciation for local public-safety personnel. Council Member Dianna Andersen, referencing the Tremonton losses, asked the council to do everything possible to keep Pleasant Grove officers safe.
Why it matters: The update combined regional public-safety developments with local staffing implications; council members emphasized support for first responders and the need to maintain recruitment and retention efforts.
