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Weber County deputy reports lower non‑criminal calls, new pay scale and school safety focus
Summary
Lt. Slater told the council Uintah's non‑criminal calls fell from 398 in 2021 to 250 in 2025, that a county wage study prompted a new 2026 pay scale and that the department is emphasizing school safety through a full‑time security position and training options including SRO roles and guardian training.
Lt. Slater briefed the council on public‑safety trends and staffing in Uintah's contract with the Weber County Sheriff's Office. He said the city remains relatively safe and that non‑criminal calls decreased from 398 in 2021 to 250 in 2025. A county wage and compensation study, Slater said, prompted a planned new pay scale for 2026 intended to make county law enforcement more competitive.
Slater said staffing levels are improving with only a few vacancies and recruits currently in academy training. He described specialty units available to municipalities — traffic enforcement, detectives, financial crimes investigators and child abuse investigators — and stressed interagency support during higher‑demand events. On school safety, Slater noted a full‑time security position supports the Weber School District and outlined SRO opportunities and a "guardian‑style" training component for designated school staff.
Mayor Bell emphasized that Uintah benefits from county resources and interagency support when major incidents occur. There were no formal action items tied to the report; the briefing served as information for council oversight.
