Domestic violence-related calls are among the most dangerous situations officers face. At TVPD, our officers undergo regular training in de-escalation and negotiation tactics to resolve these incidents as safely as possible for everyone involved. 

Some of those efforts have included the recent response by officers to a call where a suspect had threatened the victim with a handgun. They located the suspect and took him into custody without further incident. 

In another case, officers responded to a domestic violence situation where the victim had been repeatedly assaulted. The suspect initially barricaded himself but ultimately surrendered without incident. Officers also responded to a suspect destroying property inside a residence. With an extensive criminal history, the suspect barricaded himself but officers successfully negotiated his peaceful surrender. 

If you or a loved one are in a domestic violence situation, please reach out. Taking the first step can be difficult, but it is crucial. There are numerous resources available to help, including some listed below. While it may not be easy, seeking help is an important step toward safety. Please let us help; you are not alone. 

You can get help online at the following organization and agency sites: 

• Utah Domestic Violence Coalition 

• Utah DCFS Domestic Violence Services 

• University of Utah Domestic Violence Resources 

• South Valley Services 

• DomesticShelters.org

Employee of the Month

Congratulations to Det. Cameron who is TVPD’s latest Employee of the Month. Det. Cameron has been a law enforcement professional for nearly 12 years. He started his career at the Utah Department of Corrections, where he spent two years gaining valuable experience before transitioning to the Sandy City Police Department. 

Det. Cameron’s diverse background in law enforcement includes patrol duties, traffic investigations and general investigations. One of the highlights of his career was serving as a K-9 handler, where he worked alongside his dual-purpose dog, K-9 Chase.  

Det. Cameron joined TVPD in June 2021 and is assigned to the Directed Enforcement Unit, where he investigates a range of property-related crimes such as retail theft, fraud, forgery, burglary and general theft cases. One notable case involved multiple burglaries in Taylorsville, including a burglary at the Holiday gas station. There, the suspect used a stolen front-end loader to crash through the front doors and steal an ATM machine. Det. Cameron identified the suspect while also linking him to several other business burglaries in West Jordan, Kearns and Millcreek. 

A warrant was served at the suspect’s residence where he was found hiding behind a washer and dryer. The search of the residence yielded illegal narcotics and a key for the front-end loader used in the burglaries. Additionally, Det. Cameron obtained a confession regarding the ATM burglary and other burglaries throughout Salt Lake County.