SLC police ask for millions to cover overtime, new command center

City’s first budget amendment of 2026 includes at least $5.8 million in new spending on police.

(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Police respond to a call near 100 South and Wolcott Street in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026. Police are asking for millions in additional funding this year to cover overtime, retirement costs and a mobile command center

SLC police ask for millions to cover overtime, new command center

City’s first budget amendment of 2026 includes at least $5.8 million in new spending on police.

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