PRESS RELEASE ISSUED JANUARY 24
Fund Raisers in West Valley City Misrepresenting Themselves as Police Department Officials
West Valley City – West Valley City has received calls from residents reporting individuals soliciting funds door-to-door representing themselves as members of the Police Department. Representatives of the City do not solicit funds from residents door-to-door. However, West Valley City and its employees may publicly support charitable causes and may engage residents to increase awareness.
West Valley City Code requires that all solicitors obtain a certificate through the City’s Business Licensing Division; the Certificate is required to be carried by the solicitor at all times. Additionally, a City-issued photo identification badge is required to be worn. Residents are encouraged to contact the City to confirm the registration of a solicitor or to report inappropriate activity. If safety and security is a concern, residents are encouraged to contact the Police Department; the non-emergency contact number for the Police Department is 801-840-4000.
