Riverton is ditching its reliance on outside law enforcement to launch its own dedicated police department. They’ve already brought on a new chief to get the ball rolling on this major public safety overhaul.
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Setting up a brand-new department is a massive investment that will likely hit taxpayers through increased budget allocations for equipment, facilities, and personnel.
Local residents stand to gain from having a police force that is directly accountable to Riverton’s city leadership rather than an outside agency.
Taxpayers might feel the pinch as the city shifts funds to cover the high costs of building a department from scratch.
Ripple effect of new Riverton City Police being felt by law enforcement across the region KUTV
Riverton swears in 35 officers for its new standalone police department The Salt Lake Tribune
Riverton City appoints police chief to form new department Gephardt Daily
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