DPS Town Hall December 2025

Commissioner Mason and the DPS administration answer questions submitted by employees....
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BCI’s Autumn Hartman Recognized by Governor Cox as an Exceptional DPS Employee

Autumn is a valuable member of our Grant Research Section. She consistently demonstrates dedication and excellence in her work. She plays a key role in several projects funded by the...
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Utah Highway Patrol Public Notice for Unclaimed/Found Property

The Utah Highway Patrol currently holds various unclaimed and found properties. This includes backpacks, bikes, camping gear, clothing, electronics, firearms/weapons, currency, jewelry, purses, recreational gear, suitcases and tools. Ownership must be proven in...
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Fatal Wrong Way Crash: I-15 1900 South

On November 29, 2025, at approximately 0153 hours, a gray Audi SQ5 entered I-15 the wrong way (traveling southbound in the northbound lanes) from the 600 South off-ramp. The Audi...
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Dispatch’s Jill Custode Recognized by Governor Cox as an Exceptional DPS Employee

On April 13, 2025, Jill Custode displayed outstanding performance during the two complex and emotional 911 calls. Within five minutes, Jill handled a report of a suicide and then immediately...
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Holiday Click It Or Ticket Campaign

Children’s drawings help remind drivers to buckle up this holiday seasonBefore holiday travel begins, DPS reminds Utahns of one simple, lifesaving message: Buckle Up — Every Seat. Every Row. Every...
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An Era Concludes: The Department of Public Safety and The Utah Highway Patrol Celebrate the Retirement of Colonel Mike Rapich

The Department of Public Safety (DPS) and the Utah Highway Patrol (UHP) gathered to honor Colonel Mike Rapich for his 33 years of distinguished service, including nine years as the...
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Fatal Crash: SR-92 American Fork Canyon

On October 20, 2025 at about 02:30 AM a passenger vehicle was traveling westbound on SR-92 at MM 9. The driver left the roadway for an unknown reason and struck...
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Fatal Crash: I-15 Northbound Milepost 54 (Cedar City)

On October 19, 2025 at about 1946 hours a motorcycle was traveling northbound on I-15 near mile post 54, 3 miles south of Cedar City. The motorcycle rear ended a...
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Fatal Motorcycle Crash – SR-10 Near Boulder (Updated ID 10/4)

On October 2, 2025, a motorcycle with a single rider, was traveling northbound on SR-12 near milepost 101 at about 12:17 PM. A witness observed the motorcycle traveling at a...
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Fatal Crash US-89 (Big Water, UT)

On 10/1/2025 at about 4:40 PM A semi was southbound and a pickup hauling a boat was northbound on US-89. A passenger car was on the East side of the...

US-89 Fatal Crash

On September 30, 2025 at about 5:00 PM troopers were dispatched to a serious injury crash on US-89 near mile marker 293. Troopers found the two-car crash involving a 10-wheeler...
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