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Utah County sheriff fears his county will turn into Rio Grande, with transients creating longterm camps

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Sheriff Jim Tracy suggests an ordinance limiting camping to one night per week would prevent criminal behavior.

Al Hartmann | Tribune file photo Utah County Sheriff Jim Tracy speaks at the House Government Opeation Committee Thursday March 2 on SB56 which would address methods by which an animal shelter may euthanize an animal. It would require shelters to adopt policies and training programs for euthanasia. Senate sponsor Peter Knudson, R-Brigham City, left. The committee voted 4-4 so the bill failed to pass.

Noting the ongoing work to clear criminals and homeless residents from streets in the Rio Grande neighborhood of downtown Salt Lake City, Utah County’s top law enforcement official says his deputies need the power to clear campers after a day.