SLCPD
Case law
100

SLCPD was established this year.

What is 1851

100

In Rodrigues v. United States, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that law enforcement may not do this on traffic stops.

What is extend a traffic stop beyond the time necessary to handle the initial violation, such as waiting for a K-9 unit.

200

SLCPD officers were paid this hourly wage when SLCPD was established. 

What is $0.25/hr

200

In this case, the U.S. Supreme Court decided that, if one party consents to a residential search while the other objects, officers must not search.

What is Georgia v. Randolph

300

This many officers were officially sworn in when SLCPD was established.

What is 47 officers

300

In Caniglia v. Strom, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that "community caretaking" does not apply within the context of this.

What is a private residence (4th Amendment)

400

On September 16, 1858, it was written: “Because of disorder and lawless men prowling around during the night,” the strength of the police department was increased to this many officers.

What is 200

400

In this 2025 case, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled the police may no longer apply the "moment of threat" doctrine and must look at uses of force without chronological blinders. 

What is Barnes v. Felix

500

Modeled after Boston & New York, on October 22, 1889, this was instated.  

What is SLCPD's first uniform