Police in Utah could get a funding boost to solve violent crimes under a new bill

A Utah bill would create a new grant program to help local police solve violent crimes.

By: Annie Knox

Outlets: Utah News Dispatch

Published: January 28, 2026

Words: 624

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 3 days ago

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A Utah lawmaker wants to provide extra cash to police departments to help them solve violent crimes.

Rep. Tyler Clancy, R-Provo, told reporters Tuesday the goal is to help police departments improve their clearance rates, or the share of cases they determine are closed.

“This is really just smart investment in reducing crime,” Clancy said.

His bill, HB137, would create a new grant program for law enforcement agencies, with a …

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