Salt Lake County Sheriff's Office

09/11/2026

Today, members of the Salt Lake County Sheriff’s Office participated in the FBI’s Memorial Stair Challenge to commemorate September 11th.

Each step honored the lives lost and the first responders who answered the call that day with extraordinary courage.

We will never forget.

09/11/2026

Today, we remember the people we lost on September 11, 2001. We honor the lives they lived, the families and communities forever changed, and the extraordinary courage of those who answered the call without hesitation.

We honor the firefighters, law enforcement officers, paramedics, dispatchers, and countless others who ran toward danger to help people they had never met.

Twenty-five years later, we remember their lives, their service, and their sacrifice.

We will never forget.

09/11/2026

LOCATED!!! Thanks for all your help! Brayden Ballesteros is 18 years old with autism. He was wearing an orange coat, green and red sweatshirt, and carrying a black Nike backpack. He was last seen in Sandy City area, near the Bonneville Shoreline Trail at approximately 11700 south. If you’ve seen Brayden or know where he is, please call South Jordan PD at 801-840-4000.
South Jordan Case 26-26077

09/06/2026

The Salt Lake County Sheriff’s Office administrative offices will be closed on Monday, September 7th, in observance of Labor Day. Regular business hours will resume on Tuesday, September 8th.

Deputies will continue serving the community throughout the holiday.

Jail visitation will continue as scheduled and is not affected by the administrative office closure.

09/06/2026

09/01/2026

Sheriff Rosie Rivera recently promoted Craig Hoffman to the rank of Sergeant, recognizing his commitment to leadership, service, and supporting both our team and the community we serve.

We are proud to celebrate this important career milestone and look forward to the leadership Sergeant Hoffman will bring to this new role.

Please join Sheriff Rivera and the Salt Lake County Sheriff’s Office in congratulating Sergeant Hoffman on this well-earned promotion!

08/26/2026

The Salt Lake County Sheriff's Office is made up of dedicated people serving in many different roles. This week, hear from Deputy Ty Clemens in our Training Unit about their role in preparing deputies to serve and what they enjoy most about being part of the Sheriff’s Office.

Interested in joining our team? Learn more at saltlakecounty.gov/sheriff

08/11/2026

Today, Sheriff Rosie Rivera had the honor of promoting three new sergeants who will serve in our Corrections and Law Enforcement Bureaus.

Stepping into a leadership role comes with new responsibilities and opportunities to support our employees and serve Salt Lake County. Each of these sergeants bring a strong commitment to public safety.

Congratulations to Sergeant Kyle Liddiard, Sergeant LaNorma Ramirez, and Sergeant Darrin Watrous on this well-earned promotion! We look forward to working with them in their new roles.

08/09/2026

EMERGENCY ALERT CLARIFICATION

An emergency alert for the Rocky Canyon Fire was sent to a much larger area than intended.

West Henefer Road: Under an evacuation order

Town of Henefer: READY alert — be prepared to evacuate

All other areas: You may disregard the alert

For questions, contact the Summit County Sheriff’s Office and follow official accounts for the latest updates.