There’s a Place for You in Utah: Drone Operator
Drone Operators are officers who obtain the proper licensing in order to operate drones, formally known as unmanned aerial systems, to support in law enforcement operations. Drones can be key factors in police work, as their aerial capabilities can capture footage for evidence collection and crime scene analysis, monitoring crowds and conducting surveillance, assisting in…
Spotlight On: Campus Law Enforcement
Campus Law Enforcement strives to protect and serve students, staff, and visitors of college level and secondary education campuses across the state of Utah. Their unique role emcpomasses protection, community engagement, education and training, and more. Serving students and staff in all aspects of education helps those attending college prepare for their future as they…
Department Spotlight: Lone Peak Police
Lone Peak Police has a unique division within its department called Volunteers in Police Service (V.I.P.S.) Program. This program is made up of four citizens from the Alpine and Highland communities. The volunteers patrol our community and are tasked with completing extra patrols in residential and business areas, VIN inspections, and traffic control, along with…
There’s a Place for You in Utah: School Resource Officer
School Resource Officers (SROs) work within elementary, middle and high schools to maintain a safe, healthy and productive learning environment while acting as a positive role model for students. Day-to-day, SROs act as a liaison between the School District and their respective Police Departments to facilitate cooperative, proactive and cohesive communication. Being a School Resource Officer requires…
There’s a Place for You in Utah: Bike Patrol Officer
Being a Bike Patrol Officer allows you to serve your community in areas standard patrols cannot access while also being physically active. Bike Patrol Officers do most of the same work patrolmen do — enforcing laws, responding to calls, pursuing suspects, crowd control, etc. — while using bicycles to navigate. In emergencies, every second counts.…
RSVP for Career Day!
RSVP Today! Career Day is just two months away, and Utah Chiefs of Police Association (UCOPA) and POST are gearing up to highlight all that Utah has to offer. On April 30, 2025, the Utah Chiefs, along with POST, will be hosting the first Find Yourself in Utah Law Enforcement Career Day, which is designed…
Come Meet Highway Patrol Representatives at Career Day!
Career Day is April 30, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at POST. Members of the Highway Patrol will be in attendance to discuss their unique role in Utah public safety and law enforcement at the state level. Utah Highway Patrol is committed to the safety and security of the public through continuous training and…
There’s a Place for You in Utah: K9 Officers
As a K9 Officer, you will work with specially trained dogs to conduct vital police work, including narcotics detection, locating missing persons, conducting security sweeps, and more. K9s and their handlers assist in all situations, from simple traffic stops to high-level crises. K9 officers continuously train their K9 so that both the animal and officer…
Find Yourself in Utah Law Enforcement Career Day – April 30
The Utah Chiefs of Police Association (UCOPA) works to promote the professional law enforcement services within the state of Utah through unity and leadership. As part of the commitment, UCOPA is engaged in a two-year national recruitment campaign focused on the next generation of police officers, deputy sheriffs, highway patrol, state troopers, wildlife resource officers, corrections officers…