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SALT LAKE CITY, UT — As the Trump administration ramps up its immigration enforcement efforts, local law enforcement agencies, including the Salt Lake City Police Department (SLCPD), are navigating their roles in assisting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). While SLCPD has stated that it may provide limited support to ICE, the department’s policy remains nuanced and non-committal when it comes to direct cooperation with federal immigration authorities. According to the SLCPD policy, the department may offer “available support services” like traffic control or peacekeeping efforts to ICE, but it does not obligate officers to actively assist with immigration enforcement.…

Salt Lake, UTAH – Salt Lake City’s Palmer Court, a supportive housing facility designed to help individuals and families with a history of homelessness, is considering a major redesign and potential expansion. The facility, which was originally a hotel, provides 201 housing units and a range of support services. However, concerns over crime in the area have raised questions about the current state of the facility and its future growth. The neighborhood surrounding Palmer Court has expressed worries about the volume of police calls originating from the campus. In response, local law enforcement has reported a decline in calls since…