Author: Kevin Thompson

Salt Lake City, UT – Salt Lake City is beginning the search for a new police chief following the announcement of Chief Mike Brown’s retirement on Wednesday. Brown’s decision to step down comes amid growing concerns about the effectiveness of the Salt Lake City Police Department (SLCPD), with some local leaders questioning whether the department’s struggles are due to Brown’s leadership, Mayor Erin Mendenhall’s administration, or a combination of both. The announcement of Brown’s departure has already prompted action from state lawmakers. Republican Senate leaders have voiced their concerns over the department’s ability to respond to calls in a timely…

Salt Lake City, OK – After years of growing pressure and criticism, Salt Lake City Police Chief Mike Brown has announced his resignation. The move comes following a long period of discontent from both the department’s officers and the public, and after multiple instances of controversy during his tenure. Chief Brown’s critics have been vocal for some time, with some calling for his resignation as early as 2020. That year, the union representing SLCPD officers conducted a vote of “no confidence” in his leadership, with approximately 91 percent of officers expressing distrust in Brown as their leader. The fallout from…