Colorado City/Hilldale Police Department Explained
| Agencyname: | Colorado City/Hilldale Police Department |
| Commonname: | Colorado City/Hilldale Police Department |
| Country: | United States of America |
| Countryabbr: | USA |
| Divtype: | State |
| Divname: | Arizona
Utah |
| Sizepopulation: | 3,500 |
| Legaljuris: | Colorado City, Arizona
Hilldale, Utah |
| Police: | Yes |
| Local: | Yes |
| Headquarters: | 50 N Colvin St.
Colorado City, Arizona |
| Chief1name: | Robb Radley |
| Chief1position: | Chief of Police |
| Website: | https://tocc.us/ |
The Colorado City/Hilldale Police Department is the police department of the cross-border towns of Colorado City, Arizona and Hilldale, Utah.[1]
Background
The twin towns of Colorado City and Hilldale have historically been home to the Fundamental Church of Jesus Church of Latter Day Saints (FLDS), a group that practicses polygamy. Following the arrest of the churches' prophet Warren Jeffs in 2006 on charges of sexual assault on children, the police department was revealed to have been largely controlled by the church, and its undercover units were nicknamed the 'God Squad'.[2] [3] [4] [5]
Following major reforms throughout the two communities, the town governments, including the police departments have distanced themselves from the religious group.[6] [7] [8] [9]
Notes and References
- Web site: Police Department . 2023-12-13 . Town of Colorado City . en-US.
- Web site: 2021-08-22 . Colorado City says police ties to polygamous group are past . 2023-12-13 . AP News . en.
- Web site: Shortell . David . 2017-04-19 . FLDS community is ordered to reform police department . 2023-12-13 . CNN . en.
- Web site: Hendley . Matthew . Bill to Get Rid of FLDS-Lovin' Cops in Colorado City Gets Neutered, Passes House . 2023-12-13 . Phoenix New Times . en.
- Web site: February 27, 2016 . The turncoat: ‘Thug Willie’ spills secrets of FLDS and its ‘prophet’ . 2023-12-13 . fox61.com . en-US.
- Web site: Colorado City says police ties to polygamous group are past . 2023-12-13 . The Salt Lake Tribune . en-US.
- Web site: 2023-04-27 . Once under Justice Department scrutiny, Hildale's police force is now being honored for reforms . 2023-12-13 . FOX 13 News Utah (KSTU) . en.
- Web site: From shadows into the light, Colorado City’s policing transition into award-winning department . 2023-12-13 . en-US.
- Web site: Woods . Alden Woods and Alden . Outsiders, FLDS battle for control of towns Warren Jeffs left behind . 2023-12-13 . The Arizona Republic . en-US.
