We are once again heartbroken as we share news of the death of Provo Master Police Officer Joseph Shinners. Master Officer Shinners was shot and killed in Orem, Utah while attempting to arrest a wanted fugitive. Investigators had received information that the wanted subject was going to be in the area of a retail store. … Continued
SALT LAKE CITY — November 27, 2018 — In response to Saturday’s tragic event, The Utah 1033 Foundation has made payment from its Fallen Officers Fund to the mourning family of fallen South Salt Lake Police Officer David Romrell. The non-profit’s president, Dave Kaufman, hand delivered a $25,000 check to the family on Monday afternoon, … Continued
Our hearts are broken as we share news of the death of South Salt Lake Police Officer David Romrell. Officer Romrell was struck by a vehicle fleeing from a burglary in progress. He and other responding officers arrived at the scene as the suspects attempted to leave in a vehicle. The driver of the vehicle … Continued
Each year, The Utah 1033 Foundation honors our heroes and helps dependents of current Utah Law Enforcement Officers pay for higher education through its annual Leadership Awards Program. In 2019, we will offer up to seven Awards of $2,500 each to qualified applicants in honor of our heroes who have made the ultimate sacrifice. The … Continued
SALT LAKE CITY – May 8, 2018 – The Utah 1033 Foundation presented seven Utah students from across the state, all children of law enforcement officers, with $2,500 each in Leadership Awards on May 1, 2018 at an event honoring both the individual students and Utah’s fallen law enforcement officers. High school students from around … Continued
SALT LAKE CITY – April 10, 2018 – The Utah 1033 Foundation is proud to announce the addition of Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes to its Board of Trustees. “We’re delighted that Mr. Reyes has agreed to join our Board of Trustees,” said Foundation president Dave Kaufman. “He has supported us in the past by … Continued