Our Divisions
Dedicated to Keeping Utah Safe
Administration
Meet the Department's senior leadership team
Bureau of Criminal Identification (BCI)
Get information about concealed firearm permits, expungements, fingerprinting and more.
Bureau of Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
EMS is joining DPS in July 2024.
Bureau of Forensic Services (Crime Lab)
Our Crime Lab provides quality, timely, and comprehensive analysis of physical evidence from crime scenes and crime-related incidents.
Communications Bureau
Our emergency dispatchers provide 24/7 response at seven centers throughout the state.
Division of Emergency Management (DEM)
DEM is the lead state government agency for prevention, mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery actions and activities.
Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST)
POST works to provide professional standards and training, leadership, and certification for peace officers and dispatchers.
State Bureau of Investigation (SBI)
SBI's mission is to provide professional investigative services to all people by investigating crime and working with allied agencies and the community.
Statewide Information and Analysis Center (SIAC)
The SIAC is one of 80 fusion centers in the U.S. that collaborates with local and federal public safety partners to create information-sharing networks.
State Fire Marshal's Office (FMO)
The FMO works to identify, develop, and promote ways and means of protecting life and property from fire-related perils through direct action and coordination of Utah Fire Services.
State Security
The mission of the Division of State Security is to provide a safe and secure environment statewide through professional service and engaged partnerships.
Utah Highway Patrol (UHP)
UHP's mission is to provide professional police and traffic services and to protect the Constitutional rights of all people in Utah.