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New police chief’s hiring follows a tumultuous year for Moab law enforcement

Rachel Fixsen3 years ago3 years ago

The City of Moab announced on April 11 that it has hired a new police chief. Jared Garcia, who currently serves as a captain for Utah Highway Patrol, will take leadership of the…

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Changes made to MPD use-of-force policy: Community task force helped shape recommendations

Rachel Fixsen4 years ago3 years ago

Following the killing of George Floyd in May 2020, citizens across the country joined demonstrations demanding reforms to police departments. The Grand County Sheriff’s Office held a community discussion to review its policies…

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Few fast answers in Moab couple’s deaths

Rachel Fixsen4 years ago3 years ago

People in Grand County are grieving the deaths of two local women, who authorities said died of gunshot wounds. The Grand County Sheriff’s Office has opened a homicide investigation into the murders. A…

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City Council honors Moab City Police Officers

Rachel Fixsen4 years ago3 years ago

At the regular City Council meeting on June 8, Moab Mayor Emily Niehaus issued a proclamation in appreciation and recognition of three current and two former Moab City police officers: Sgt. Gerri Neumeier,…

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A stronger network: USU student partners with Moab police department to study emergency response

Rachel Fixsen4 years ago3 years ago

Moab resident Katie Creighton studied natural resources and joined the Utah Department of Wildlife Resources because she was interested in natural science. She now supervises other employees in her role as the native…

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Local MCPD officer, Amanda Edwards, honored with three awards

Rachel Fixsen4 years ago3 years ago

Moab City Police Officer Amanda Edwards has received three awards for her service so far, and she’s only been a police officer for about a year. “I feel super blessed,” Edwards said in…

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Moab police use-of-force policy studied

Rachel Fixsen4 years ago3 years ago

Responding to a national wave of demonstrations for racial justice and police reform this summer that included a local rally of Moab citizens, the City of Moab issued a proclamation on June 4,…

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Officer for a day

Moab Sun News5 years ago3 years ago

Moab City police officers met with honorary Sgt. Miller Greenfield of the Sacramento Police Department on Aug. 30, as he and his father traveled through the area. Miller was diagnosed with a neurodegenerative…

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