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Sheriff's deputy reports uptick in crashes, department remains understaffed
Summary
Lt. Slater told council September saw increased call volume and more crashes on Highway 89; he said the department is authorized for 82 sworn officers but is currently understaffed, with nine recruits in the academy.
Lt. Slater reported to the Uintah City Council that September call volume increased and that crashes on Highway 89 were up compared with previous periods. He said overall calls for service were down, a sign he described as positive for routine public safety workload.
On staffing, Lt. Slater said the department is authorized for 82 full-time sworn officers but is currently short-staffed; he added that nine recruits are in the academy. Council members thanked him and Mayor Cutler offered parting words to “be safe out there.”
