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The Utah Department of Public Safety (DPS) invites you to the 2024 Utah Public Safety Summit. The conference was designed with public safety professionals in mind and focuses on leadership, educational experiences, critical thinking opportunities, and best practices.

Conference topics include: forensic case studies, sessions on leadership and peer support, lessons learned from recent events, partnerships in communities, traffic safety, drug trends, emergency management, law enforcement, fire, and other public safety topics.

You’ll leave this two-day conference with valuable information and lessons from peers who represent organizations across the country. DPS is proud to serve the state in more ways than one. From patrolling highways to preparing Utahns for emergency situations, the department is honored to host this conference to further prepare our public safety professionals in our great state.

Hotel reservations are the responsibility of the attendee; please visit the conference website for hotel block information. Breakfast will not be served; however, lunch will be provided on both days.

If you have further questions, please contact our conference committee by emailing: upss@utah.gov.

Wednesday, June 12 • 12:30pm - 1:30pm
2023 Spring Flooding Disaster - Perspectives of the Utah DEM, Utah County, and Wasatch County. A Community Approach.

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The 2023 spring runoff flooding disaster brought many challenges. This session will discuss the individual challenges faced by the Utah Division of Emergency Management, Utah County, and Wasatch County. This was a widespread event, with many challenges unique to each entity. Collectively, the State of Utah was ultimately approved for a Presidential Disaster Declaration. This session will cover what it took at each step of the process. 
Speakers
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Jeremy Hales

Director, Wasatch County Sheriff's Office
Jeremy Hales has been employed by the Wasatch County Sheriff’s Office for the past 23 years. He has served in various capacities from corrections, patrol, school resource officer, and DARE Officer. His current assignment is 911 Director and Emergency Manager. Jeremy is also the... Read More →
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Peter Quittner

Lieutenant, Utah County Emergency Management
Peter Quittner is a Lieutenant over the Emergency Management Bureau for Utah County. He has been with the Utah County Sheriff's Office for 23 years. He has been serving as the Utah County Emergency Manager since 2010. Peter has been through multiple disasters during his tenure. He... Read More →
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Alli Valora

Planning Specialist, Utah Division of Emergency Management
Alli Valora has worked as a Planning Specialist for the Utah Division of Emergency Management since August 2022. During the spring runoff season last year, she held various positions within the State Emergency Operations Center, such as Situation Unit Analyst, Resources Unit Leader... Read More →

Wednesday June 12, 2024 12:30pm - 1:30pm MDT
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