In the News

Sheriff Rosie Rivera discusses the importance of reporting hate crimes so law enforcement can investigate, respond, and prevent further harm. She also highlights the need to build trust with communities so victims feel safe coming forward without fear of retaliation.

Sheriff Rosie Rivera discusses the Sheriff’s Office’s continued commitment to investigating cold cases and supporting the families of missing and murdered loved ones. She emphasizes that investigators have not given up and that advances in technology, new information, and dedicated cold-case resources can help bring families answers.

Rosie Rivera explains how the Sheriff's Office addresses gang activity through enforcement, prevention programs like Choose Gang Free, and graffiti removal that helps reduce gang influence in our neighborhoods.

Rosie Rivera urged people to prepare for extreme heat by staying hydrated, avoiding the hottest part of the day, and making smart choices before heading outdoors.

Rosie Rivera discusses government imposter scams, explaining how scammers exploit fear and what law enforcement will never ask you to do.

Utah leaders raised concerns about rising youth gang involvement and violence, emphasizing the need for prevention, intervention, and community-based solutions.

Salt Lake County officials and community leaders stood together to speak out against hate and reaffirm their commitment to inclusion, safety, and support for communities.

Sheriff Rosie Rivera supported the Salt Lake County Council’s approval of a new sales tax, emphasizing it as a critical step to improve jail capacity challenges.

(00:35 - 10:45) Sheriff Rosie Rivera discusses UPD split and reestablished Sheriff's Office responsibilities. 

(00:35 - 10:45) Sheriff Rosie Rivera discusses UPD split and reestablished Sheriff's Office responsibilities. 

The Salt Lake County Metro Gang Unit revived its long-running tattoo removal program after securing legislative funding for new equipment, continuing an effort that has helped hundreds of former gang members remove visible ties to past affiliations since 2006.

Sheriff Rosie Rivera discusses her commitment to reducing repeat offenses through expanded mental health, substance use, and housing resources, as well as her role leading the United Police Department of Greater Salt Lake.

Utah leaders highlighted the growing mental health challenges facing law enforcement officers and called for expanded support and resources to address officer wellness.

Rosie Rivera's journey is highlighted as one of perseverance to lead Utah's largest law enforcement agency through decades of diverse policing experience. ​​​​​

Rosie Rivera joined a national task force focused on reducing police violence, reflecting her ongoing emphasis on community policing, improving relationships between law enforcement and the public, and advancing evidence-based reforms.

Get to know Sheriff Rosie Rivera.

At an NAACP Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Luncheon, Rosie Rivera was honored with the Rosa Parks Award, for her community leadership and efforts to build trust, inclusion, and unity across diverse groups.

Rosie Rivera launched a public online jail dashboard to increase transparency, giving residents real-time insight into who is in the jail and encouraging informed discussions about issues like overcrowding and repeat bookings.

Check out a Q&A with Sheriff Rosie Rivera.

Rosie Rivera was among 12 Utah women, including a supreme court judge and conservationist, honored at the 2018 Sundance Film Festival Utah Women's Leadership Celebration.​​​​​​

Unified Police Chief Rosie Rivera was selected by Salt Lake County Democrats as sheriff, making history as the county's, and Utah's, first female (and first Latina) sheriff after rising through the ranks of law enforcement. ​​

Rosie Rivera was sworn in as the first female police chief in the Unified Police Department, marking a milestone in law enforcement leadership, with community policing as a central priority of her approach.