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Police Department
| ADDRESS | PHONE | BUSINESS OFFICE HOURS |
| 90 S 700 W Hurricane, UT 84737 |
Office: (435) 635-9663 Fax: (435) 635-0620 Dispatch: (435) 627-4999 |
Monday - Thursday 8 A.M. to 5 P.M. Friday 8 A.M. to 3 P.M., Closed Daily Noon to 1 P.M. and Holidays |
| TITLE | CONTACT | PHONE | |
| Chief of Police | Lynn L. Excell | (435) 635-9663 | policedept@cityofhurricane.com |
| Lieutenant, Investigations | Shayne A. Copeland | (435) 635-9663 | policedept@cityofhurricane.com |
| Administrative Services | Brandon B. Buell | (435) 635-9663 x3 | bbuell@cityofhurricane.com |
| Police Records | Deeona Cox | (435) 635-9663 x2 | records@cityofhurricane.com |
| Investigations | Sgt. Stacey Gubler | (435) 635-9663 x4 | policetips@cityofhurricane.com |
| Animal Control | (435) 635-8314 | ||
| Victim Services Advocate | Tiffany English | (435) 635-9663 x118 | tenglish@cityofhurricane.com |
| Police Tips | (435) 635-7911 | policetips@cityofhurricane.com | |
| Reverse 911 | www.911register.com |
| Special Units |
Community Programs |
Sex Offender Registry |
Evidence/ Found Property |
Medication Disposal Program |
Victim Services |
Press Releases |
About the Hurricane City Police Department
The Hurricane City Police Department strives to be a community-oriented police department. We feel that a well-informed, involved community is one of the greatest assets to law enforcement. In addition to this website, our department has worked with the press to establish lines of communication that will expedite the release of accurate information to the public.
The Hurricane City Police Department is made up of 18 full-time officers consisting of the Police Chief, Assistant Chief, two Patrol and one Investigations Sergeants and Patrol Officers. Assignments include Resource Officers, Washington County Drug and Gang Task Force, Youth Alcohol Task Force and a Traffic Officer. Our officers patrol 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The Hurricane Police Department Patrol Area is roughly 50 square miles and includes residential, commercial, industrial, recreational, open space and farmland.
Our department works hard to make sure our officers are trained and have the equipment necessary to do the job. This insures both the officer’s safety and the safety of the citizens we serve. Our departm
ent has established monthly in-house training for all officers to ensure that a basic standard of competence is met. Our officers are trained in photogrametry, gang identification, first aid and CPR, emergency management, and drug identification. All officers have current certifications in firearms, taser, OC (pepper-spray), radar and intoxilyzer.
Each of our patrol vehicles is equipped with a laptop computer and printer that enables an officer to access information such as driver's license data, vehicle registration and warrants from their vehicle; as well as allowing the officer to receive calls for service as soon as they are entered by dispatch and to write reports while on the streets instead of in the office.
The Hurricane City Police Department encourages community involvement. Our officers participate in the Business Expo, conduct tours of our building for community and school groups, assist with Bike Rodeos and Safety Town; as well as provide traffic control and law enforcement support for the many events that occur in the City.
As the department that oversees Emergency Management for the City of Hurricane, we are continuing to work with Community representatives and volunteers in developing and implementing a Community Emergency Response Plan, as well as working with City officials on a City Disaster Response Plan. We also support CERT training and establishing Neighborhood Watch groups.
Specialized Units Within the Department
Bike Patrol
The HCPD Bike patrol has proven to be a very effective law enforcement tool. Members of the HCPD Bike patrol are utilized during events such as Peach Days and the Washington County Fair and during parades. They are able to respond quickly to calls for service in a crowded environment. The bikes are equipped with lights and sirens. Bikes for the Bike Patrol were originally purchased with donations from the Lions Club and the Rotary Club.
Color Guard
The Hurricane Police Department organized a color guard program approximately two years ago. It consists of five full-time members of the Hurricane City Police Department. The color guard has presented the colors at Hurricane City council meetings, American Legion, Hurricane Valley Chamber of Commerce, re-grand opening of the Hurricane Lin’s Market, and the grand opening of the Hurricane Wal-Mart. If you would like to have the Hurricane City Police Department color guard present the colors for any special event in Hurricane, please make your request to the Hurricane City Police Department Administrative Assistant, Ann Wixom, at (435) 635-9663 ext 117.
Youth Alcohol Task Force
The Washington County Youth Alcohol Task Force was established in 2007 as a collaboration between various law enforcement agencies throughout Washington County with the Hurricane City Police Department serving as the lead agency. The YATF is funded through a grant from the Department of Public Safety. The mission of the YATF is to eliminate alcohol consumption by juveniles and minors.
Community Programs
Bike Rodeos
The Hurricane City Police Department works in conjunction with local schools and community groups to sponsor bike rodeos. The purpose of a bike rodeo is to teach the participants the proper way to ride and maintain their bicycle and the laws associated with riding a bicycle. Particpants will complete a series of events designed to encourage better bike-riding skills. After completion of the program, participants are isssued a bicycle rider's license. Bike rodeos also provide parents the opportunity to register their child's bike with the HCPD. If you would like to register your child's bike with the Department, please contact (435) 635-9663.
Tours of the Police Department
The Hurricane City Police Department conducts tours of our building for local school and community groups. To schedule a tour of the building with Officer Brent Nelson, please contact the HCPD Administrative Assistant at (435) 635-9663 ext 117.
Kids ID Program
The Kids ID Program is a program sponsored by the Hurricane City Police Department to provide a photo ID card and fingerprint card of the children in our community to their parents. This program is to help parents prepare for the unthinkable. In times of crisis, difficulty in recalling critical identifying information regarding your child and obtaining a current photo is compounded by the stress of the situation. The goal of the Kids ID Program is to provide parents with the information law enforcement would need to locate and identify a missing child. Look for the Kids ID booth at such events as the Hurricane Valley Business Expo and local safety fairs.
Neighborhood Watch
The Neighborhood Watch Program is a nationally recognized program created to obtain citizen involvement in discouraging and preventing residential crime, in securing their own homes and personnel property and to report any suspicious activity to the police. It was designed to encourage, citizens to be the eyes and ears of the Police Department without putting them in any personal danger or encourage vigilante actions. For more information regarding this program, please contact Sergeant Brandon Buell at (435) 635-9663.
Safety Town
Safety Town is an award winning program designed for 5 to 6 year olds that teaches kids about the dangers of strangers, drugs, peer pressure, home poisons, fire, etc. The Hurricane Police Department fully supports this important and informative program. Officer Friendly and P.C. are an important part of the curriculum. Officers also photograph and fingerprint participants as part of the Kid ID Program.
Shop With A Cop
Every year at Christmastime, the Hurricane City Police Department joins forces with other Hurricane Valley Law Enforcement Agencies to provide the Shop-With-A-Cop program. In 2010, 50 children from the Hurricane Valley Area were sponsored through this program. These children ranged in age from infant to 12 and were selected for participation through KONY Coins for Kids. The program is funded through donations from various sources including the City of Hurricane, Hurricane Wal-Mart, Wal-Mart Distribution #6029, Wal-Mart Trucking #6029, Ted and Allen's, Buenos Amigos Service Club and many private individuals. If you would like to contribute to this program for 2011, please contact Sergeant Brandon Buell at (435) 635-9663.
Special Olympics
The Hurricane City Police Department is proud to support the Special Olympics. Each year the Department participates with other law enforcement agencies in raising money for Special Olympics and participating in the Special Olympics Torch Run. For more information on the Special Olympics in Utah, click here.
Sex Offender Registration Information
State of Utah Sex Offender Web Site http://corrections.utah.gov/services/sonar.html
In August of 2009, new laws went into effect which require convicted sex offenders to register semi-annually (every 6 months) at their local police agency or when there is a significant change in circumstance. The Hurricane City Police Department asks that anyone who resides within the Hurricane City limits—and is required to register as a sex offender according to Utah Code Annotated, Section 77-27-21.5— contact the Department at 435-635-9663 to schedule an appointment. Registration is by appointment only.
Evidence/ Found Property
Hours: 0800-1200 Monday thru Friday
Contact: Kurt Tanner
Number: (435) 635-9663 ext 125
Evidence will not be released unless the Hurricane City Police Department receives a release notice from the Washington County Attorney’s Office or the Hurricane City Attorney’s Office.
All evidence will be disposed of 90 days after your case has been settled. All found property will be disposed of 90 days after property has been logged into evidence.
If you are requesting to recover your handgun or rifle, a background check will be completed and approved through BCI prior to the release of any guns.
No property will be released without a valid photo ID. Please provide us with your 9 digit case number if known. This will help speed up the release process.
Medication Disposal Program
Unwanted prescription Medication may be disposed in the Medication Disposal Drop Box located in the lobby of the Hurricane City Police Department.
Medication must be in a sealed container. No glass or needles may be placed in the drop box. Drop off hours are Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, except holidays.
For further information on this program you can go to Proper Medication Disposal website or by reading the Proper Disposal of Medication Pamphlet.
Victim Services
The HCPD is home to the Eastern Washington County Victim Services Program. Tiffany English serves as the Program Coordinator and works with a group of volunteers to provide Crisis Response and support for individuals through the legal process. Tiffany may be contacted at 435-635-9663 ext 118 or by email at tenglish@cityofhurricane.com.
Press Releases
May 10, 2011 - Use of Mobile Command for Ironman Helps Event Run Smoothly
April 27, 2011 - Hurricane Police Investigating Robbery, Assault
July 30, 2010 - Stolen Firearms Recovered; Suspects Arrested
June 30, 2010 - CERT Class Opens to Public
June 9, 2010 - Reward Offered in Hurricane Burglary Case; Homeowner Comes Home from Church to Find Stranger Inside
May 6, 2010 - Secure Collection Boxes Set Up for Unused, Outdated Medications
April 30, 2010 - Hurricane Man Arrested on Suspicion of Child Rape
April 20, 2010 - Child Injured After Being Attacked by Pit Bull
April 16, 2010 - Man Found Dead Following Single Vehicle Accident
March 20, 2010 - Structure Fire Sends One Man to the Hospital
February 18, 2010 - Arrest Made in Suspicious Fire
February 12, 2010 - Arrest Made in Burglary of Concession Stand at Hurricane Little League Ballfield