The Riverton Police Department (RPD) took over law enforcment duties from Unified Police Department (UPD) on July 1, 2019. RPD provides full law enforcment service to the citizens of Riverton. The department is funded by the Riverton Law Enforcement Service Area and headed by Chief of Police Don Hutson. Click here for department administration details.

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News & Media

• Riverton Police Gear Up for Department's Debut (KSL)
• Video: Inaugural Riverton Police Department Swearing-in Ceremony
• 35 Officers Sworn-in During Inaugural Ceremony for Riverton Police Department (ABC 4)
• Ripple Effect of New Riverton City Police Being Felt by Law Enforcement Across the Region (KUTV)
• Riverton Swears in 35 Officers for Its New Standalone Police Department (Salt Lake Tribune)
• New Riverton Police Department Car Unveiling
• Riverton Now Hiring for Officers and Sergeants to Staff New Department
• Herriman Supports New Riverton Police Department Through Transition from Unified PD (ABC 4)
• Mayor's Minute with RPD Command Staff
• Riverton City Appoints Police Chief to Form New Department (Gephardt Daily)
• Riverton Taps Unified Precinct Chief to Lead New Force (Deseret News)
• Riverton Hires Police Chief to Lead Formation of New Department (Fox 13)
• Riverton City Hires New Police Chief (ABC 4)
• Citing Unsuccessful Negotiations with Unified Police, Riverton Takes Next Steps to Form Own Police Force (KSL)
• Riverton Moving Forward with Forming New Police Department (KUTV)