Utah has recently faced an increase in violent crime, but without more money and manpower, the Department of Public Safety (DPS) warns it may remain understaffed while trying to face this new trend.
In a presentation Wednesday before the state Executive Offices and Criminal Justice Appropriations Subcommittee, DPS officials outlined many of their growing concerns regarding employee retention and additional measures that need to be taken.
Utah Highway Patrol Col. Mike Rapich said law enforcement agencies are currently in the midst of a “wage war” where officers are leaving their current positions for higher paying alternatives.