WVC Neighborhood Dumpster Clean-Up Program

*Please read all instructions before putting things in the dumpsters. 

*We only have dumpsters Once-A-Year for our area!

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“I like to see a man proud of the place in which he lives. I like to see a man live so that his place will be proud of him.”

- Abraham Lincoln

FYI - Vandalism - Street Lights

I have been alerted by the WVC Public Works Department, that someone has vandalized {again} the street lights on 6200 South, between Laurel Canyon Dr. & High Bluff Dr.  Please, keep your eyes out for anything suspicious.  If you see anyone near the boxes at the base of the lights fiddling with wire, that is not in a WVC truck, please call the police! 

The last time these thieves stole the wiring, it cost the city {YOU & ME as taxpayers} several THOUSANDS of dollars to repair the lights.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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.

Snow Removal Reminder

It's that time of year again to think about snow & snow removal.  Here is some information on how WVC works to remove snow & how citizens can help make snow removal more effective & effecient.

• Please do not park on the streets during or right after a snowstorm.  The snowplows cannot see your vehicles & cannot plow the streets clean with cars parked at the curb.  It is especially important to keep all vehicles out of cul-de-sacs.  The plows have a hard time getting around the circles & it is impossible to plow if there is anything parked in the circle.
• All residents are responsible for clearing their own property, including sidewalks & the area in front of mailboxes & fire hydrants.  This needs to be done within 24 hours after a storm ceases.
• City Ordinance prohibits placing snow in gutters or streets from snow blowers or shovels. 

City Streets have been divided into 4 priority catagories as follows:
Streets with higher intensity use have a higher priority for snow removal service.  Streets, which require proportionally more time for snow removal, have the lowest priority.

1. Priority One - These are arterial & major collector streets, generally with a right-of-way width of 66 feet or more, & average daily traffic greater than 5,000
2. Priority Two - These are generally subdivision collector streets, typically with a pavement width of at least 30 feet.  Incuded in this category are streets serving emergency response facilities & schools.  Also included are streets with hills & sharp curves where traction problems often cause hazardous driving conditions.
3. Priority Three - All other residential streets (excluding cul-de-sacs).
4. Priority Four - Cul-de-sacs & other dead end streets.  The city incurs proportionally more time & costs clearing snow from cul-de-sacs than on typical "uninterrupted" stretches of streets.  Because of the high cost-to-benefit ratio, cul-de-sacs & dead end streets have the lowest priority & will be the last areas adressed.

*information taken from the West Valley Journal newspaper.

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So, in my opinion, when you factor in the location & distance of our sub-division from the heart of the city, we are usually last in the snow removal.  Don't you think?

Where did my car go?

by Captain Anita Schwemmer, WVCPD Community Services Division

As the colder weather approaches many people may be tempted to leave their vehicle warming up in their driveway in order to warm the interior of their car and to help in removing snow and ice from the windows. Unfortunately, the West Valley City Police Department receives many calls every year from citizens whose vehicles were stolen under just these circumstances. In 2007, seventy-three vehicles were stolen while they were left running in front of a home or in a driveway.

Be aware that some insurance companies will not cover the loss of your stolen car if the car was left running unattended when it was stolen.

When you are tempted to start your vehicle and leave it to warm up while you finish getting ready for work or school, outside gas stations, cash machines and local stores, remember how inconvenient it will be when you step outside and your car is missing. Don’t leave your engine running, even if you’ll only be gone for a matter of seconds - a thief only needs a few seconds to pounce.

The West Valley City Police Department appreciates your help in keeping you and your property safe throughout the year. Report ALL suspicious behavior to the West Valley City Police Department immediately.

Non-Emergency 801-840-4000

Emergency - 911

November Issue

To view the WVC Crime Prevention Connection, click HERE!

A message from our WVC Police Chief...

Halloween Safety Tips

Here are some safety tips for the Trick or Treaters in our neighborhood:

• Eat a good meal before trick-or-treating.
• Wear reflective clothing.
• Carry a flashlight or some type of lighting device.
• Use sidewalks when going up to homes and don’t cut through yards.
• A parent or responsible adult should always accompany young children on their neighborhood rounds.
• Children should not enter a stranger’s home or car, even if invited. Talk with your children about this important rule.
• Homeowners should not invite children inside.
• Accept treats only in the doorway, not from anyone on the street.
• Parents should examine all candy before eating it.
• Plan your entire route and make sure that your family knows what it is.
• Be very cautious of strangers.
• Only trick-or-treat at homes that have their porch light on.
• Walk...don't run.
• Cross the street at the corner or in a crosswalk.
• Wear a watch.
• Don't play near lit jack-o-lanterns.
• Take a cell phone with you, if possible.
• Because masks can limit or block eyesight, consider non-toxic makeup and decorative hats as safer alternatives. Hats should fit properly to prevent them from sliding over eyes. If wearing a mask, make sure that eye openings are big enough for peripheral vision.

Some Safety tips for the parents:

• Turn on your porch light.
  For adults who are celebrating there are some things to consider when creating that "perfect" Halloween Costume.
  
  
  • Make sure that any accessories, such as fake guns, knifes, and other potentially dangerous items are not mistaken for the real thing.
  • Fire safety and visibility are also important for adult costumes. Apply the same standards to adult costumes as you do to your children's.
  • Remember adults that are dressed up can be pretty scary to young children. For a really GREAT interactive Halloween Safety Game to play with your kids, visit the following link: http://www.halloweenmagazine.com/play2.html
• Remove objects from your yard that might present a hazard.
• Drive slowly all evening...you never know what creature may suddenly cross your path.
• Report ANY suspicious or criminal activity to the police at 840-4000, or if necessary 911.
• Move lit Jack-O-Lanterns off the porch wehre kids get bunched up if they are trick or treating!

And don't forget to have a...