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Ogden, UT – The Ogden Police Department is congratulating participants of the 2026 Weber County Citizen Police Academy following their graduation from the program. The seven-week course brought together community members who attended weekly sessions designed to provide a closer look at public safety operations across the region. Participants engaged with law enforcement personnel, asked questions, and learned about the day-to-day responsibilities involved in policing and emergency response. Officials credited program coordinator Diana Lopez for leading the initiative, along with partner agencies that contributed time and shared professional experience throughout the course. Department representatives said programs like the Citizen Police…

Ogden, UT – The Ogden Police Department is continuing its recognition of dispatchers during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, extending appreciation to those working overnight shifts and acknowledging their role in emergency response operations. In a recent message, the department noted that officers made a visit to dispatchers working the night shift to show support as the week of recognition came to a close. The visit included a gesture of appreciation from the department, along with food provided by El Changarro Loco Ogden. Officials highlighted the ongoing work of Weber Area Dispatch 911 & Emergency Services District, which provides emergency…