With the wrap-up of the school year, TVPD’s K-9 team visited all eight Taylorsville elementary schools before students left for summer vacation. 

Officers met with fifth-grade students and spoke about the role of K-9s in law enforcement. They also gave students the chance to see K-9s Turbo, Ghost and Koda in action. 

The officers explained how police dogs are specially trained to track suspects and help keep the community safe. Students were eager to see the dogs’ remarkable obedience as the K-9s followed their handlers’ commands with precision and enthusiasm. 

We appreciated the opportunity, too, to connect with Taylorsville students and staff. A huge thank you to all our dedicated teachers, and thank you, as well, to Mayor Overson for joining us.

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Employee of the Month 

Congratulations to Stephanie Snow, who has been named TVPD’s latest Employee of the Month. Stephanie has been a dedicated member of Taylorsville City’s team for 10 years, serving as both the Human Resources Director and Senior Accountant. She holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration and brings a broad skillset to her dual role. 

Her responsibilities cover a wide range of tasks, including posting job announcements, managing employee benefits, handling phone inquiries and processing payments. Stephanie describes her work as simply “anything to help,” reflecting her hands-on approach and versatility in supporting both city employees and residents. 

Taylorsville City is the first municipal employer for Stephanie. During her time here, she has gained valuable experience and is an essential part of the city’s administrative operations. 

She was nominated for TVPD’s Employee of the Month by K-9 Officer Moore, who was injured in the line of duty. Officer Moore shared that Stephanie reached out to him immediately following his injury to check on him. Over the following weeks, she maintained constant contact, managed communication with workers’ compensation and coordinated with the hospital, Unified Fire Authority and Work Med —answering all his questions promptly and ensuring he received the care he needed. 

While this may seem routine on the surface, Officer Moore said that in his 18 years of law enforcement service, this was the best support he had ever received from any HR department. He also acknowledged that he knew his case took a lot of Stephanie’s time and truly appreciated her dedication, not just to him but all Taylorsville employees. 

When Stephanie is not managing the complexities of human resources and city budgets, she enjoys spending time outdoors with her family, engaging in activities such as camping, swimming and fishing. Thank you, Stephanie, for all your support of TVPD!