Report Internal Fraud / Government Waste
Welcome to Unified Police Department’s Fraud Hotline where employees and citizens can report potentially improper activities by UPD employees such as:
Waste or misuse of public funds, assets, or manpower
Violations of law, rules, or regulations applicable to the government agency
Abuse of authority
Unethical conduct
Neglect of Duty
For Victims of Fraud
This fraud reporting hotline is not for reporting incidents of personal fraud, forgery, credit card theft, etc. If you are the victim of fraud and need to file a police report, may do so by calling dispatch at 801-743-7000 or by visiting idtheft.utah.gov to initiate an online report.
How to I file a complaint?
Submit complaints in writing using the outline detailed below. Submit any additional evidence, such as pictures, with your complaint. Complaints must be reliable, specific in nature, and have credible evidence to be accepted.
Where do I submit my complaint?
Email your complaint, with any related documentation, to fraudhotline@updsl.org
Or
Mail your complaint, with any related documentation to:
Unified Police Department Fraud Hotline
Attn: Chief Jason Mazuran
3365 S 900 West
South Salt Lake, UT 84119
What information do I need to provide?
Include:
Credible information substantiating each complaint.
Specific information detailing “who, what, where, and when.”
Additional details such as names of witnesses, supporting documents, and pertinent evidence.
Providing specific examples and documentation directly supporting the reported claim(s) increases UPD’s ability to successfully review and address the complaint. An effective investigation is hindered by overly broad, vague, or unsubstantiated details.
Complaint Submission Guidance
Submit each claim utilizing this outline:
Date of submission
Name or Anonymous*
Address
Contact phone number and/or email address
*If submitting the complaint anonymously, contact information is not needed
Responses to these six questions
What is the fraudulent activity?
When and where did the activities take place? Include date(s), time(s), and frequency.
Are there any other persons who may have additional information or who may have witnessed the event(s)? If so, provide names and contact information.
Is there evidence or documentation that can be examined? If yes, attach any documentation to your email.
How did you become aware of the activity in question?
a. Did you witness the occurrence?
b. Did you see any documentation indicating that it occurred?
Did you hear about the event from another person?
Do I qualify for whistleblower protection?
Utah Code §67-21-3 prohibits public employers from taking adverse action against employees for reporting, in good faith, government waste or violations of law to the appropriate authorities. A public employee, public body employee, legislative employee, or judicial employee is presumed to have communicated in good faith if he/she has given written notice or otherwise formally communicated the conduct in question to the UPD Fraud Hotline (see Utah Code §67-21-3(1)(a) for more information).
Will my identity be protected?
The identity of the complainant is considered protected information under Utah Government Records Access and Management Act (GRAMA) and will be kept confidential if requested by the complainant.
Complaints may be submitted anonymously to the UPD Fraud Hotline. However, a thorough investigation requires follow-up questions.
