Our Communities: Emigration Canyon
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Precinct Chief
Christine Petty-Brown
CONTACTS:
- All Emergencies call 9-1-1
- Non-Emergency Dispatch
801-840-4000
To report a crime or request to speak with an officer - UPD Main Number
801-743-7000
for General Questions or to be directed to any Precinct, Division, or Individual - Millcreek Precinct
385-468-9620
1330 E Chambers Ave Suite 220 Millcreek, Utah 84106 - Business Hours:
Monday- Friday:
8am to 5:00pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Holidays: Closed
About the Precinct
Emigration Canyon is nestled along the east bench of Salt Lake City, south of Utah’s largest university, The University of Utah. The Canyon holds great historical significance dating back to Native American history, specifically a Ute band which resided in the canyon and called the canyon Iee-Ne-Ia-Weak.
In 1846, Emigration Canyon became the primary route for the Donner-Reed party, who are widely considered the first pioneers to bring wagons through the canyon. In years that followed, other pioneers traveled this route and eventually constructed a road to improve wagon travel. This road later became an important passage for Mormon pioneers entering the Salt Lake Valley.
Today Emigration canyon serves as a recreation destination for road cyclists, hikers and runners with large race events such as the Deseret New Marathon. The Canyon is also home to well-known local establishments, which include Ruth’s Diner, Emigration Brewing company and Camp Kostopulos Dream Foundation.
Emigration Canyon has a population of approximately 1,466 full-time residents. The township was originally created in 1997, later becoming a metro township in 2015. On May 1, 2024, the canyon officially incorporated into a city following the passage of H.B. 35 in the Utah Legislature.
Unified Police Department serves as the Law Enforcement provider for Emigration City. Emigration City is served by a Precinct Chief, Lieutenant, Investigations Sergeant, Victim Advocate, Administrative Secretary, and has two full-time officers stationed in the canyon: a COP (community Oriented Policing) Detective and a Traffic Unit. Their responsibilities include proactive patrol, traffic violations, crime prevention, investigating crimes, community meetings, special events, and working closely with residents to support the community.
