Violent Crimes Unit (VCU)

The Violent Crimes Unit is comprised of seven detectives and a sergeant. One of these detectives is assigned exclusively to work cold case homicides. They are tasked with investigating violent crimes against persons which include homicides, kidnappings, robberies, and sexual assaults. Additionally, these detectives investigate all suicides, in-custody deaths, unexpected deaths, and officer involved shootings. Instituting cold case homicide investigation in 2005 has proven extremely successful. Five cold cases have been solved, and four are currently under active investigation.

Two additional full-time Collision Analysis and Reconstruction (C.A.R.) investigators and seven part-time investigators are assigned to this unit. This group of professionals has enormous technical capabilities and skills to reconstruct serious accident scenes, as well as crime scenes. Its members work many long hours with numerous callouts, and lengthy investigations requiring hours of follow up.

Investigations

Captain Don Hutson

Contact Information

Narcotics Hotline (Anonymous)

801.743.5925

UPD Narcotics Unit

801.743.5919

To report a crime or request to speak with a officer, call Dispatch at 801.743.7000.
For all emergencies, call 911.

About Investigations

The Investigations Division comprises a host of functions and investigations assets that serve the citizens of Salt Lake County. Many of the division functions serve the entire county.
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