Frequently Asked Questions

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General Questions

St George Police Security Policy 

 

OUTSIDE SECURITY AND PEACE OFFICER EMPLOYMENT 

 

Due to the potential conflict of interest no peace officer employed by this department may engage in any outside or secondary employment as a private security guard, traffic control officer, private investigator or other similar private security position ("Outside Security Services"). 

 

Any entity, private organization, or individual seeking Outside Security Services provided by peace officers employed by this department must submit a written request to the Chief of Police or his designee in advance of the desired service. Such outside employment, if approved, will be assigned, monitored and paid through the department under the following conditions: 

 

Any entity, private organization, or individual seeking Outside Security Services will be required to enter into an indemnification agreement, including providing insurance naming the City of St. George as an insured party when deemed necessary, prior to approval. 

 

Any entity, private organization, or individual seeking Outside Security Services will further be required to provide for the compensation, including wages, any overtime, and full benefits of all peace officers requested for such services. 

 

Should such a request be approved, any peace officer performing any Outside Security Services shall be subject to the following conditions: 

 

The peace officer(s) shall wear the Department uniform/identification. 

 

The peace officer(s) shall be subject to the rules and regulations of the department. 

 

No peace officer may engage in such Outside Security Services during or at the site of a strike, lockout, picket or other physical demonstration of a labor dispute. 

 

Compensation for such approved Outside Security Services shall be pursuant to standard department compensation and overtime procedures. 

 

No peace officer may engage in outside employment as a peace officer for another law enforcement agency without prior written authorization of the Chief of Police, which authorization the Chief may deny if it is determined that such employment would interfere with or otherwise hinder the operation of the department.

 

Utah Tech University Police Department provides electronic LiveScan Fingerprint Submissions and fingerprints digitally printed on FD-258 Cards.

To make an appointment go to https://police.utahtech.edu/resources and choose LiveScan Fingerprinting and FD-285 cards.

Required: Valid Passport and/or photo ID

Fees: LiveScan Submission:$20.00 or Two printed FD-258 Cards:$25.00

Address: 225 S. 700 E., St. George Utah 84770

Located in the N/E corner of the Burns Arena

For Questions: call Monday-Friday, 9 am to 5 pm, at 435-236-4000 or 435-652-7515

 

As soon as you contract with an alarm company to monitor, operate or maintain a security system for your home, business or any application where a monitored alarm system would alert the St George Police Department.

For further information, see St George City code 3-5-2 Permit Requirements Fee at www.sgcity.org

Animal Services Questions

Contact your local animal services. For St. George residence, contact St. George Animal Services at 605 E Waterworks Dr. St. George Ut. 84770, Phone: (435)627-4350 during hours of operation, for after hours, call dispatch at (435) 627-4300. You can post the information on social media such as nextdoor, social media groups for lost/found animals, post flyers, contact neighbors. 

Persons can choose to hold the found animal at home, but only after contacting the SGCAS with the information, including photos if available, of the found animal.

Rabbits, ferrets, birds, and other pets are often available. Please contact us @ (435) 627-4350 for more information on what is available. Visit our Facebook page for a list of current animals available for adoption. 

By having your dog or cat spayed/neutered, you will do your part to prevent the birth of unwanted puppies and kittens. Spaying and neutering prevents unwanted litters, helps protect against some serious health problems, and may reduce many of the behavioral problems associated with unaltered animals.

To find out whether your animal has been brought in, visit https://www.facebook.com/stgeorgeanimalshelter, or call us at (435) 627-4350. After hours, call dispatch at (435) 627-4300.

We do not accept prescription medication regardless of whether it is opened or unopened/used. We can however accept vitamins, supplements, and other over the counter medications.

 

Call your local animal services department, any animal rescue’s in your area, check social media sites, distribute fliers in your area. St. George Animal Shelter can be reached at (435) 627-4350 during the hours of Tuesday - Friday 10:00am to 6:00pm, Saturday - 9:00am to 4:00pm,  Monday - Please call-Appointment Only.

Division of Wildlife Resources (DWR) @  Utah Division of Wildlife Resources 

Washington County Field Office

451 N SR-318, Hurricane, UT 84737

Phone: 435-879-8694

 

Division of Natural Resources (DNR) @ Utah Department of Natural Resources

 

You may also contact St. George Animal Services at (435) 627-4350 during hours of operation, or for after hours, call dispatch at (435) 627-4300.

St. George has one local emergency room (ER) veterinarian.  Southwest Animal Emergency Clinic is located at 1067 E Tabernacle St, St. George, UT 84770. Phone number is (435) 673-3191. https://www.southwestanimalemergency.com/

ID tags can be purchased and printed at local pet stores like Petsmart and Petco. They can also be ordered online. Microchipping can be done at local vets, and the Humane Society of Utah.

Thank you for considering donating to the SGCAS. We accept donations of all kinds, puppy/kitten and dog/cat dry food, even if the bags are open. Any dog/cat canned food, toys, treats, blankets, beds, and towels. If you are not sure about an item you would like to donate, please give us a call at (435) 627-4350. We accept debit and credit card donations or by phone at (435) 627-4350, checks accepted in person or by mail @  605 E Waterworks Dr. St. George Ut. 84770. Thank you for your support!

Pet vaccinations play an essential role in keeping your pet healthy. Vaccinating your pet can also prevent the spread of certain diseases, such as rabies, to your family. Vaccinations protect your pet from many of the diseases that affect wildlife, particularly rabies and distemper.

Rabies vaccinations are important for your pet to have. Rabies is a fatal but preventable viral disease. It can spread to people and pets if they are bitten or scratched by a rabid animal.

To view animals available for adoption, phone number, hours, location, information on lost animals brought to the SGCAS, and other helpful information, please visit us @ https://www.facebook.com/stgeorgeanimalshelter.

Mail or in person @ 605 E Waterworks Dr. St. George Ut. 84770. You may also call us at (435) 627-4350. Thank you for your support! Money donated to SGCAS is used to provide medical treatment including spaying/neutering, and enrichment which includes toys, bedding, and other items to comfort the animals during their stay.

  • Monday - By Appointment Only. 
  • Tuesday - Friday 10:00am to 6:00pm
  • Saturday - 09:00am to 4:00pm

Please contact the St. George Police Dispatch by calling 435-627-4300.

Employment Questions

Please visit our Careers portal at https://careers.sgcity.org/policedepartment for mor information.

In the state of Utah, the Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) is responsible for training new police officers. They can be reached in Salt Lake City at 801-256-0600. www.post.utah.gov

 

The St. George Police Department has several civilian employees. We have records personel, business office staff, full-time and part-time dispatchers, crossing guards, and volunteers. For more information, please call the Saint George City Human Resources Department at 435-627-4673. 

Nuisance Questions

Animal control is the responsibility of the St. George Police and you can reach the Animal Control department at 435-627-4301. If it is after hours, you may call the St. George Police Dispatch at 435-627-4301. 

There are two ways to report illegal activity. You can call the St. George Police Dispatch at 435 627-4300 and they will have you talk to a police officer. 

 

If you wish to remain anonymous, you may call the Anonymous Tips line at 435-688-8477. If you choose to leave the information anonymously, please remember, the success of the action taken will rely on the information you give. In other words, the more information you give, the better the chance the crime will be solved. If you choose to leave your name and number, rest assured an officer or investigator will contact you. 

 

If you have witnessed a crime, or have information beneficial to law enforcement, please call as soon as you can. Regardless of the time, day, night, or weekends, call Police Dispatch at 435 627-4300. If it is an emergency, please call 911. 

In most residential zones in St. George, a nuisance exists if it disturbs 3 or more people and constuction noise is included in the list of possible nuisances. Call the St. George Police Department at 435 627-4300 to file a complaint. 

 

Animal Control is the responsibility of the St. George Police and you can reach the Animal Control department at 435 627-4300. If it is after hours, you may call the St. George Police Dispatch at 435 627-4300. 

You can call the St. George Police Dispatch at 435 627-4300 and request that an officer be sent to talk to the neighbors. Sometimes there are extenuating circumstances and when the officer arrives at the neighbor�s house, he or she has the discretion to determine that. If you wish, you can ask the dispatcher to have the officer call you back to tell you what the disposition was. 

Quality of Life Questions

If you are the victim of domestic violence, contact Washington County Victim Advocacy at (435) 627-4399.

If the traffic light is inside the city limits of St. George City, call 435 627-4300, day or night. 

Call your local law enforcement. If you are inside the city limits of St. George, call 435 627-4300.

Call your local law enforcement. If you are inside the city limits of St. George, call 435 627-4300 and outside the city limits, but inside Washington County, call 435-634-5730.

Call your local law enforcement. If you are inside the city limits of St. George, call 435 627-4300 and outside the city limits, but inside Washington County, call 435-634-5730. 

Call your local law enforcement. If you are inside the city limits of St. George, call 435 627-4300 and outside the city limits, but inside Washington County, call 435-634-5730.

Call St. George Police dispatch and report incidents involving graffiti at 435 627-4300.

Traffic Questions

Request forms can be found on our website at www.sgcity.org. You can also come in to the Records Department at 265 N. 200 E. between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m, Monday through Friday. You'll be required to fill out a form and present a photo ID. The cost is $2.00 for a standard police report. If you are unable to come in to the department or live out of town, you can call the records department at 435-627-4301 and a request form will be mailed or faxed to you. 

If the vehicle is located on city-owned property or a city street, call the police department at 634-5000 and report the location and type of vehicle. The law requires that the abandoned vehicle owner be given notice to remove the vehicle after it's been reported so the officer will place a tag on the vehicle. The officer will follow-up to see that the vehicle has been removed and, if not, will call for a tow truck. 

If you received your citation within Washington County, call the Washington County Justice Court at 435-634-5728 to get information on appealing your citation. 

If you received your citation within Washington County, you may mail your payment to Washington County Justice Court, 87 N. 200 E. St. George, UT 84770. If you wish to pay by credit card, call the court at 435-634-5728. 

Inside the city limits, call the St. George Police Department at 627-4301 during business hours if your car was towed from public property and they will advise you what the process is. Outside the city limits, call the Washington County sheriff's dispatch at 634-5730. 

If you were parked within the city limits of St. George City, call the St. George Police at 435 627-4300 during business hours. If you were outside the city limits of Washington County, call the Washington County sheriff at 435-634-5730. 

Call the police department at 435 627-4300 to report the violation.

Stay at the scene and call the police department. If there are injuries or any emergency circumstances, call 911. If the accident is minor and/or there are no injuries, call dispatch at 435 627-4300. 

Protective Orders Questions

If you have been a victim and the suspect has been arrested and is going through the court system, you have the right to present a Victim Impact Statement. This is usually presented in writing to the judge and the prosecuting attorney and forms to guide you are available from Victim Services. In very special cases, victims will sometimes be allowed to make an in person statement at the time of sentencing. Victim Impact statements are usually presented to the court at the time of sentencing. It is important to prepare your statement early so that if the case is resolved, your statement will be available.

The website, www.washingtoncountysheriff has a booking site that shows the arrests for the previous 48 hours. There is also inmate information available, as well as answers to many other questions pertaining to the jail.

 

In Utah, a restraining order must be filed by an attorney, in conjunction with another case of some type that is going through the courts. You may find that a Protective Order or a Stalking Injunction will accomplish what you need. Forms for Protective Orders and Stalking Injunctions are available online at www.utcourts.gov Please call Victim Services at 435-627-4399 if you have any questions or you would like help filling out those forms.

If you live within the City of St. George, or the crime occurred in the city, contact Victim Services at the St. George Police Department. Victim Advocates will be able to help you determine if you may qualify for a Protective Order and can assist you in completing the application.

You are always welcome at the court hearings but your presence is not required. The only time it is mandatory for you to attend is when you receive a subpoena to attend. 

The Victim Services Unit at the St. George Police Department attends many of the court hearings and an advocate will be happy to inform you of the hearing results. Get in touch with their office and discuss this with an advocate.

You may obtain a copy of your police report at the St. George Police Department, 265 North 200 East, St. George, UT. Bring your incident number and photo ID, Monday through Friday, 8:00 � 5:00 PM. Information about the process that occurs after the report is made may be obtained by calling Victim Services at 627-4399 during the same hours.

If you have told the person at least two times to leave you alone, you have saved some of the messages, there have been threats made, you are in fear for your safety, you may qualify for a Stalking Injunction. You can find more information about this at www.utcourts.gov. You can also call or go into Victim Services at the St. George Police Department and victim advocates will be able to assist you and answer your questions.

Victim Services at the St. George Police Department has a Court Book that will answer most of your questions about the process. You can come by the station and we will be happy to provide you with a copy of this booklet.

The first thing you need to do is make a police report to your local police agency. An officer or a detective will meet with you and make arrangements for an interview to be conducted at The Children's Justice Center. Another option available may be to file for a Child Protective Order with 5th District Juvenile Court. Forms are available on the court website (www.utcourts.gov) or you can contact Victim Services at the St. George Police Department for assistance. 

It is not against the law for the petitioner on a protective order to make contact with the respondent. However, the court issues a protective order on the basis that the petitioner wants no contact (or specific limited contact) with the respondent and the court may dismiss the protective order if the petitioner is initiating contact with the respondent.

Child Protective Orders are issued by the Juvenile Court, located in the 5th District Court building. A parent, grandparent, immediate relative or guardian may apply for this order. Suspected child physical or sexual abuse is the determining factors for this order. Certain restrictions may be available against the suspect person through one of these orders.

 

There are several types of protective orders. Please contact Victim Services and discuss the options available to you.

If someone is harassing you by phone, texting, emails, by following you or making threats to you, you may qualify for a Stalking Injunction. These are issued by 5th District Court and forms are available at www.utcourts.gov or from Victim Services at the St. George Police Department.

Victim Services Questions

If you are the victim of domestic violence, contact Washington County Victim Advocacy at (435) 627-4399.