Project LEAD is now in its third school year in SLCo.
Brought here by DA Gill, the program helps 5th graders understand how the justice system works and why laws exist. DA Gill visited the class earlier this year at David Gourley Elementary part of @GraniteSchools in his town of Kearns.
Prosecutors at the SLCo DA’s Office and @UPDSL officers use conversation and roleplay to help students think through safety, accountability, and real-life situations.
Utah judge orders new, non-gerrymandered congressional districts.
Political power belongs to the people not to politicians.
Ordinary people. R’s, D’s, I’s or none of the above.
A fair process, accessible to all & the monopoly of none.
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This is National Police Week. We depend on the 14 Investigators at our office who are certified law enforcement officers. They support local police investigations, serve subpoenas, & locate vital witnesses for our cases. Thank you for your service to our community.
SLCo DA announced a threat of terrorism charge as well as 3 other felonies filed against Sayed Zeinullah Mousavi after he drove away from police trying to stop him 3 times and he allegedly threatened to shoot up Sandy PD. Read more here https://t.co/h8bJopKePJ
DA Gill filed a 1st-degree felony murder & 2 counts of 2nd-degree felony agg child abuse charges against Zachary Jarred Walton. The charges are connected to his alleged involvement in injuries that led to the death of an infant in his care. Read more here: https://t.co/GPjJ5oTRNu
In case you missed the point or misconstrued it, the point is that there is more thought in a pile of rocks, tree stump, a bucket of water than the current GOP nominee for President. That is all.
“IF”, yes I know it’s a big “IF”, Biden steps down here is the ticket that will win.
Kamala Harris/Gretchen Whitmer
A historic ticket for a historic moment.
The contrast couldn’t be more clearer on so many levels. #utpol
Today, one third-degree felony bribery in elections charge was filed against Frank Mylar, former candidate for Utah Attorney General. Read more here: https://t.co/h0aVt2kQCj
14 first-degree felony charges, including murder, were filed against Abdihakim Mohamed and Nay Blu Soe, each following the shooting death of Nico Patino. Read more here: https://t.co/mYDACT7mxz
Yesterday, our office hosted @UtahDPS’s Refugee Public Safety Symposium for law enforcement, nonprofit partners, and community members. DA Gill spoke about the importance of fostering a culture of understanding and building a welcoming community.
Vehicle accident North bound Main Street & I-15 Over pass. Expect delays southbound off ramp. Use alternate routes. One lane open southbound under overpass.
"When crime happens in our community, it causes injuries to victims, offenders, and the communities in which crime occurs. Justice is the repairing of all three injuries." DA Gill spoke w/ the @SLRotary24 this week about restorative justice w/o compromising public safety.
Join us today as we Stand Up Against Hate in partnership with the Community Partners Against Hate.
You can find more information about our Partners Against Hate, resources about how to respond to and report Hate Crimes at https://t.co/CkwXngaFQO
Charges, including murder, have been filed against Felix Diego-Rufino for the September fatal shooting in the parking lot of a Salt Lake City drugstore. Read more here: https://t.co/fAIXFB9vwj
17-0
As 2023 comes to an end.
The SLCO DA’s office took 17 murder cases to trial and jury verdict in 2023.
ALL 17 homicide cases were successfully convicted with guilty verdicts by the jury.
17-0!! #utpol
Today, DA Gill & the filmmakers will be at the @sjquinney moot courtroom 3p-5p for a free viewing for the public. Afterward, there will be a discussion with DA Gill & the filmmakers about the innovative idea of peacemaking circles. Film's trailer: https://t.co/UX8GJreitT
Our office is working on an innovative approach to juvenile justice that can create better outcomes for our community. Yesterday, we showed the doc. that inspired the idea to various stakeholders. Afterward, DA Gill & the filmmakers discussed the idea of peacemaking circles.