Helper City Police Department

05/15/2026

As we move into the close of National Police Week, I want to take a moment to remember all of those men and women who have sacrificed their lives while protecting their individual communities. To the families of those who have lost their loved ones, I want you to always remember that their legacy will continue to move on through each and every one of us as we continue our pursuit to protect our individual communities.

I also want to express my sincere appreciation to those who continue to serve their communities in our neighboring agencies. Price City Police Department, Carbon County Sheriff's Office Utah, Wellington Police, East Carbon Police Department, Utah Highway Patrol, Utah Department of Corrections, and Utah Department of Natural Resources.

Lastly, I want to specifically thank our department members, Officer Chris Shaw, Officer Lara Olson, Officer Garrett Newman, and Officer Valdiviezo. Thank you to each of your dedication to the Helper community and your continued support to create a safer and better environment for us all.

05/12/2026

Sharing again in hopes to return property to the rightful owners before being disposed of on June 1st, 2026.

Unclaimed Property Notice

05/05/2026

Unclaimed Property Notice

04/13/2026

If you receive a concerning phone call from Price Dispatch, please hang up and call them back to verify the validity.

03/06/2026

If you received this text, PLEASE do not do anything it is asking. This is a scam text and if you do have any concerns with your DMV records, call them directly.

03/03/2026

Flat Stanley officially joined the Helper City Police Department as our newest police cadet! He toured the department, met Secretary Jaylee Adderley, learned about evidence handling, and even tried (unsuccessfully) to defect to the fire department for their fancy tools and donut breaks.
Cadet Stanley later hit the streets with Officer Chris Shaw, where he observed a traffic stop, helped issue a speeding ticket on 100 West, and even assisted with a theft call that ended in an arrest. By the end of his shift, Stanley learned that law enforcement is about accountability, community safety — and a whole lot of paperwork!
Cadet Stanley thanks the Helper Police Department for a fun and busy day and hopes to see the officers in the library soon!

01/20/2026

Update regarding the trailer fire on January 14, 2026.

After concluding with the incident, the body of the deceased male was transported to the Medical Examiner's Office in Taylorsville where the male was positively identified as Rudy Draper, a 73-year-old male, and a local to the Helper area. The State Fire Marshall's Office assessed the scene and believe the fire had originated from the furnace within the trailer. There is no foul play believed to have occurred during this incident.

We again want to express our sincerest condolences to the family of Rudy during this trying time. Thank you all for your patience and no further information regarding the incident will be released by this department.

01/15/2026

For immediate release:

On January 14, 2026 at 7:24 PM, the Helper City Police and Fire Departments were dispatched to a structure fire in the Helper area. The fire involved a camp trailer and was fully engulfed. Once the fire was extinguished, it was discovered an adult male was located inside of the camp trailer deceased.

This investigation is ongoing and no further details will be released at this time. The family of the male have been notified and our sincerest condolences go out to them in this extremely difficult time.

01/09/2026

With today being Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, I would just like to publicly say thank you to the officers at the Helper City Police Department for everything they do.

Those officers consist of Officer Chris Shaw, Officer Lara Olson, Officer Garrett Newman, and Officer Drake Valdiviezo.

Without their hard work and dedication to this department and this community, we would not be as successful as we have been. They each have been a vital asset to this department and I am excited to see their continued successes within each of their individual careers.

Additionally, I would like to say thank you to the local agencies and their Officers, Deputies, Agents, and Troopers for always being there for our department, lending a helping hand, and ensuring our department's safety along with the safety of our community.

01/08/2026

Helper City is currently accepting applications for a Reserve Patrol Officer within the Helper City Police Department. Email [email protected] for job description. Applications are available at helpercity.gov or Helper City Hall, 58 Main St., Helper UT. Please return applications to Helper City Hall or [email protected].

The deadline to apply is January 14, 2026.
Helper City is an equal-opportunity employer.