Welcome
Midvale is located in the heart of the Salt Lake Valley. It lies between the Wasatch and Oquirrah Mountains just South of The Great Salt Lake. The Police Department is currently utilizing the man power of 47 officers and civilian employees in fields of Administration, Detectives, Patrol and Specialty Assignments.
We continue to strive in making Midvale City a better place to live and work by using special programs like Community Oriented Policing, Crime Free Multi Housing Programs and Neighborhood Watch
We have a Crime Victim Advocate to assist victims of crimes such as Domestic Violence, Child Abuse and Rape. Visit our page on "Victims Advocate" for more information.
We hope you will stay a while and search our pages to find out more about our Department and City.
Mission Statement
The mission of the Midvale City Police Department is to provide quality public service and protection to the citizens of the community. Our specific objectives include suppression of crime, protection of life and property, apprehension and assistance in the prosecution of offenders, the preservation of peace, the regulation of traffic, the prevention of traffic accidents and congestion, and the recovery and return of lost and stolen property. Providing of this service to the public will be conducted in an efficient and effective manner, consistent with statutory authority, available budget resources, and professional skills and discretion of individual members. The Department recognizes its members as its most valuable resource, and will strive to maintain the quality of public service through committed leadership, supervisory direction, member career development, training, and discipline.
Personal honor, dedication to professional ideals, and devotion to duty shall be the ideals of our commitment to public service.
We have adopted Community Oriented Policing and Problem Solving in the neighborhoods as our method of operation. Citizens and Police working together to prevent crime.
The old jail house stood at 68 South Main. The Mitchell Apartments served as the City's Jail House and Council Chambers.
The first floor had a small office and three jail cells.
Each cell had a bunk bed, sometimes a chair, access to a water tap and sink plus an open-view gentleman's chamber.
The occupants varied considerably from hardened criminals, to happy-go-lucky imbibers. One citizen had a weekly habit of over indulgence and would parade out onto Main Street, singing hilariously. The sound of his singing voice was signal to the on-duty officer to pick him up and put him to bed in the old jail house.
To the left is a photograph that was taken in the mid 40's. Those in the photo are Chief Andrew Kekos, Wardle Steadman, Matt Yengich, Jack Canning, and E.R. "Pete" Peterson.
To the right is a photo taken in the mid 40's. These are photo's of Early Midvale Police Officers. The officers in this photo are: Chief Marcell Graham, Chris Juretich, Max Mrcus, and Stanley James.