Harrisville City Office
   363 West Independance Blvd.
   Harrisville, Utah 84404
   Phone: 801.782.9648
   questions@cityofharrisville.com

Harrisville Police Department
Phone	801.782.4100
Fax	801.782.1449
Email	police@cityofharrisville.com

Officers & Staff
Jackson	Chief
Nate Thompson	Sgt.
Chris Rowley
Keith Wheelwright	Sgt.
Mark Wilson
Ron VanBeekum
Brian Fife
Rich Clawson
Jackie VanMeeteren	Secretary

Mission Statement

It is our mission as the Public Safety Department of Harrisville City to provide a quality public safety services, to foster a safe environment for our residents and youth, work in partnership with the community as a whole, and protect life and property in a responsible and efficient manner.

Basic Information

TIP A COP: Call 1 866 TIP A COP (1 866 847 2267). In case of an emergency, please call 9-1-1. If you know about criminal or suspicious activity going on in your neighborhood call “TIP A COP” because even the smallest piece of information can be helpful.

SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER: Harrisville Police Department places a school resource officer at Orion Junior High. The primary function of a school resource officer is to protect the children and faculty. This officer also works with students to foster an environment where the students feel comfortable talking to the police about public safety problems, victimization, or criminal activity.

CRIME PREVENTION TIPS: You can help reduce crime when you know what to look for and report suspicious activity to the police. Consider the following tips:

Report suspicious activities by calling dispatch at 801.629.8221. Dial 9-1-1 in an emergency or when a crime is in progress. Keep your vehicles locked at all times. Never leave a purse, wallet, cell phones, or other valuable items in your vehicle. Make sure the doors and windows of your home close and lock properly. Lock up when you leave home. If you suspect a burglary call police immediately. Avoid touching doorknobs so fingerprints can be lifted. If you come home to find a screen window that has been cut, a broken window, or similar damage call police from your cell phone or go to the neighbors to call. Get to know your neighbors. Watchful neighbors look out for each other and are the first line of defense against crime. Identity theft is a growing problem in the area. Protect your identity by shredding documents with personal information before throwing them away, and try to collect you mail shortly after it is delivered. Mail thefts have occurred in broad daylight while people are at work. Make sure your address is visible from the road. Public safety officials like to know where they are going if they are dispatched to a residence. If you address is clearly visible this helps public safety arrive faster to your location. Utility and recreational trailers thefts are another problem. Thieves can back into a yard and hook up to trailers and drive off in a matter of minutes. Keep your trailer in a garage, or use a “tongue lock” which costs about $50.

FINGERPRINTING: If you need fingerprint cards, feel free to contact Ogden City Police or the Weber County Sheriff’s Office.

Emergency Management

Even simple emergency preparedness can make a difference if a disaster strikes. Emergency preparedness should be based on an understanding of what can happen in a disaster. There are generally three types of disasters: natural disaster, technological disasters, and civil disaster. Participation by family members, neighbors, and residents in emergency preparation is vital to the preparedness of the community in any disaster. Local officials and relief workers will be on the scene after a disaster, but they cannot reach everyone right away. Therefore, disaster and emergency planning is a responsibility that begins with each individual. People need to plan, prepare, and learn self-reliance skills in order to cope with the overwhelming challenges of a disaster or major emergency.

Human behavior is surprising and sometimes unexpected in relation to disasters. Typically the public underestimates or is unwilling to acknowledge that disasters can and will occur. People generally believe that they are safe from a disaster, or that someone else is doing the planning for them. However, when a disaster occurs, our best resource is one another. Those unprepared in the community for a disaster may react with rage and a sense of betrayal. Also, many disaster victims tend to react actively, not passively. Good emergency management and preparedness seeks to mitigate the havoc that a disaster can create.

You are encouraged to make ongoing disaster planning and preparation a part of life, and to realize that when a disaster occurs the ability to improvise is often essential. Disaster related material is available online through the American Red Cross or the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

CITIZENS EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT TEAM (CERT)

Harrisville City has trained residents for emergency response as part of its CERT program. CERT members are trained to help communities during the first 72-hours after a disaster strikes when phones, roads, and infrastructure may not be functional. CERT member take a 21 hour course to learn basic skills needed in emergency situations. The course includes: disaster preparedness, fire suppression, basic medical response, light search and rescue, disaster psychology, team organization, and a disaster simulation.