Council ratifies UPD precinct chief as department outlines July call volume
September 16, 2026 | Copperton, Salt Lake County, Utah
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The Copperton Town Council on Aug. 19 ratified Resolution R2026‑13, formally recognizing Lt. Chris Benedict as the Chief of the UPD Magna Precinct.
Town Attorney Nathan Bracken outlined the selection process for the new precinct chief and Council Member Tessa Stitzer moved to approve the resolution; the motion passed 5‑0. Earlier in the meeting Lt. Chris Benedict presented July police statistics, "noting 10 calls for service, with two in‑custody arrests (one drug‑related, one assault)," and highlighted summer‑related disturbances and planned Town Days community engagement activities funded by beer tax revenues.
Chief Jason Mazuran described departmental restructuring that created an Assistant Chief role. Assistant Chief Justin Hoyle and Chief Luis Lovato introduced themselves and summarized oversight responsibilities and recent case resolutions. Council members asked questions and expressed appreciation for the department’s service.
Town Attorney Nathan Bracken outlined the selection process for the new precinct chief and Council Member Tessa Stitzer moved to approve the resolution; the motion passed 5‑0. Earlier in the meeting Lt. Chris Benedict presented July police statistics, "noting 10 calls for service, with two in‑custody arrests (one drug‑related, one assault)," and highlighted summer‑related disturbances and planned Town Days community engagement activities funded by beer tax revenues.
Chief Jason Mazuran described departmental restructuring that created an Assistant Chief role. Assistant Chief Justin Hoyle and Chief Luis Lovato introduced themselves and summarized oversight responsibilities and recent case resolutions. Council members asked questions and expressed appreciation for the department’s service.
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