Police Department Staffing and Floating Positions
Ogden City
Summary
The police chief reported on the successful hiring of 30 lateral officers over the past year, bringing the department close to its authorized 155-160 officer levels, prompting council discussion on maintaining budget constraints.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
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Last discussed Jun 2, 2026.
Impact analysis
Impacts police personnel expenditures, overtime costs, and training allocations within the police department budget.
Ogden residents who experience enhanced community policing, visible patrols, and public safety presence.
No groups negatively affected
Mentions & discussions (4)
City Council Work Session — 2026-06-02
The police chief reported on the successful hiring of 30 lateral officers over the past year, bringing the department close to its authorized 155-160 officer levels, prompting council discussion on maintaining budget constraints.
City Council Work Session — 2026-05-19
The Police Department is asking to officially increase their staff count to 155 officers to keep up with the success they've seen in crime reduction and community engagement.
City Council Continued Work Session — 2026-05-12
The police department has been very successful at hiring new officers, which is great news, but it also means they need more money to cover payroll than originally planned.
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