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Saratoga Springs Police Department
Citizens Academy
September 3, 2009 at 6:30 pm
Class will be held each Thursday for ten weeks
The Saratoga Springs Police Dept. has established a Citizen’s Academy in order to promote a better understanding and working knowledge of the Police Department. Our goal is to provide an educational environment for one to learn of the basic duties of the Law Enforcement Officer. In addition, this course will provide a means to dispel myths, perceived suspicions, and misconceptions regarding the practices of Law Enforcement. The Citizen’s Academy presents an opportunity to promote civic awareness.
The Academy will provide an opportunity for classroom presentations, and “hands-on” experience for the student. This program will provide valuable insight into the day-to-day operations of a Police agency.
Course Objective
This program is designed to build a bond of mutual trust and respect between the Saratoga Springs Police Department and the Community it serves. In addition, the Academy highlights the importance of citizen involvement in public safety.
Promoting Community Involvement
Trained and experienced police officers provide class lectures, discussion, and demonstrations, which allow for student participation.
Each week, different aspects of Law Enforcement will be covered. This allows all participants to acquire a working knowledge of the daily activities that the Saratoga Springs police officers perform.
CLASS TOPICS
Patrol, Criminal Investigations, Court Systems, Use of Force, Crime Prevention, Juvenile Law, DUI, Special Operations/SWAT, Community Services,
Domestic Violence, Accident Investigation/Traffic Control, School Resource Officer/N.O.V.A., Communications, Courts
Class Schedule and Academy Eligibility
Classes are held twice annually, and meet every Thursday from 6:30pm-9:30pm. The duration of the Academy is approximately eight (8) weeks in length. The classes are limited in size. Citizens that successfully complete the Academy receive a Certificate of Completion, and are invited to join us for an awards banquet.
Following completion of the Academy, graduates are eligible to apply for a position with the Saratoga Springs Police Department “CAPS” (Citizens Assisting Police) Volunteer Program. The Academy will serve as its prerequisite.

ELIGIBILITY
Class members must be 21 years of age, with good standing in the community. Applicants must pass a background check, and must reside and/or work in the City of Saratoga Springs.

The following traffic shifts went into effect today at the intersection of SR-68 and Bangerter Highway in order to improve safety and improve traffic flow during construction. One of the left turn lanes on Bangerter for westbound traffic to southbound SR-68 has been closed. One of the SR-68 southbound lanes north of Bangerter Highway is now closed, moving the merge out of the construction zone. A southbound SR-68 to westbound Bangerter right turn pocket remains open, as does the left-hand turn from SR-68 to eastbound Bangerter. All of these changes are being implemented to prevent the blocking of the intersection and to keep traffic flowing safely and efficiently in the area. This new traffic configuration will remain in place for several months while work on the north end of the project is completed. Please use caution when approaching this intersection as traffic will now be queuing on Bangerter rather than in the intersection itself.

General Impacts – Corridor-wide impacts from activities occurring along the entire stretch
Residents and businesses should expect brief, intermittent access interruptions as utility and pipe work ramps up along the project. Prior notice will be given of longer-term impacts. Please note, with construction activities ramping up on the north end of the project delays are likely. See above for details on the new traffic pattern at Bangerter Highway and SR-68. Paving is scheduled in all segments several days next week. Paving operations are weather dependent.
This project is going to reuse much of the asphalt from the old road and incorporate it into the new roadway. This will be achieved using an innovative process called Full Depth Reclamation (FDR). This process is underway this week in several segments.

Segment 4 - Beginning just south of the intersection at Bangerter Highway and ending at the south end of Bluffdale proper.
This Sunday, May 31, crews will be begin paving in the intersection of 14400 S. The intersection will be controlled by flaggers during this work. Coinciding work on another project will already have restricted westbound traffic from I-15 to 14400 S. in Bluffdale during this time. Utility and earthwork will continue this week at Rose Creek. Work on several utilities is ongoing in this segment. Residents will experience brief access interruptions. Some work will be focused in the area of 14400 S. and 1700 W. Crews are placing curb, gutter and sidewalk throughout this segment.

Segment 3 - Beginning south of Bluffdale and ending just south of Camp Williams.
Traffic is now flowing over the new undercrossing at Camp Williams. Paving is scheduled in this segment several days next week. Paving operations are weather dependent. Excavation and grading crews will be working to widen the roadway in the area of Camp Williams this week.

Segment 2 – Beginning south of Camp Williams and ending just south of the intersection at SR-73 in Saratoga Springs.
Crews are placing curb, gutter and sidewalk on the northeast corner of the Crossroads this week. Excavation and utility work is ongoing in the intersection of SR-73/SR-68. One through lane and one left turn lane will be maintained in all directions during construction. Please plan for significant delays in the area for the next several months. We understand that these delays are inconvenient; please bear with the project while these intersection improvements are made. Note that the sidewalk on the southeast corner of the Crossroads intersection remains closed to ensure pedestrian safety. Please plan an alternate walking route.
Work for the new signal at Harvest Hills continues this week outside of the roadway. On Thursday, May 28, and Friday, May 29, the mast arms will be installed. Brief traffic stops will occur while the mast arms are placed over the travel lanes. Be aware that another project to improve SR-73 from Redwood Road to 800 West in Saratoga Springs is now underway. For more information about this project, please contact their Public Information Team:
Phone: 1-888-427-8585
Email: widen73@hotmail.com

Segment 1 – Beginning south of the intersection at SR-73 and ending at 400 S. in Saratoga Springs.
Preparation work for the soundwall at Dalmore Meadows will continue this week. Residents may experience some additional noise and vibration while this work is completed. Pipe work in this segment is ongoing. The majority of the pipe crossings are now complete so one-way flagging operations will only occur infrequently in the future. Work on the Pioneer Crossing project continues in the vicinity of 400 N. in Saratoga Springs. With the addition of another project in the area traffic has increased. This project also has separate flagging operations, and motorists should expect delays as a result. If you have questions about the Pioneer Crossing project, please contact their Public Information Team directly:
Hotline: 877-222-3757
Email: access@utah.gov

General Project Information
As a reminder, the SR-68 project has initiated a text messaging update service for interested stakeholders. If you would like to receive real-time text messages regarding high priority changing conditions (emergency road closures and other time sensitive updates), please send a request to sr68info@landgdongroupinc.com. Please include your wireless phone number and mobile provider name. Standard text messaging rates apply. This service will extend through project completion. Please remember that recreational activities such as biking and jogging are strongly discouraged in the construction area for your safety and the safety of the crews.
Passing is always strictly prohibited throughout the work zone. The project is still progressing on schedule for completion by fall 2009.

Please note that due to weather, project conflicts, or equipment/supply issues, schedules are subject to change.

More Information
For additional project information, visit www.udot.utah.gov/sr-68south. For specific questions or concerns, contact the Public Information Team at sr68info@langdongroupinc.com or 801-455-3116.

At its regular City Council meeting on May 12, 2009, the City Council received a presentation from the United States Environmental Protection Agency about a planned clean-up of chemicals and equipment that are incidental to the manufacturing of explosives on property located in the Lake Mountain foothills west of the City limits of Saratoga Springs. The property is owned by the State Institutional Trust Lands Administration (SITLA) and has been leased to Cook Associates Inc., since approximately 1978. Cook no longer occupies or has access to the site and the materials that are found on the property appear to have been undisturbed since 1997.
Federal EPA officials indicate that the site is located approximately 1.5 miles west of Redwood Road (State Road 68) in the area of 2500 South (Saratoga Springs address).
The EPA has taken custody of the site. Clean up activities may include, but are not limited to, on-site incineration, off-site detonation at a secure location and re-packaging and removal of materials from the area. Federal officials are still in the process of determining the best course of action and have committed to keeping the City and the public informed of their progress and plans.
The EPA will also initiate a public participation process by making contact with homeowners who live in the area. This is an effort to notify the public of the clean-up activities and address any concerns or questions that the public may have.
Federal EPA officials will be on the site of Cook Slurry to begin the clean-up of the site beginning May 18, 2009. Initial activities during this first week of work will be to identify and segregate various wastes, repackage leaking containers, and begin to identify treatment and/or disposal options. Because they will be opening containers, personnel will wear personal protective equipment as a precaution.
The City will do its best to provide periodic updates as those are provided to us by the EPA. Click here for the latest information provided by the EPA on this project.