Midvale is thinking about ditching the county sheriff to launch its own independent police department. It’s a huge move that could totally change how your neighborhood is patrolled and where your tax money actually goes.
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Starting a new department from scratch is incredibly expensive and could lead to a spike in your local property taxes.
Local leaders and residents who want more direct control and accountability over their own police force.
Taxpayers who might get stuck with the bill for a costly new department, and potentially the county sheriff's office losing a major contract.
Midvale may be the next Utah city to form its own police department The Salt Lake Tribune
Midvale looks at leaving UPD, creating own police department FOX 13 News Utah