Colorado City/Hilldale Police Department
| Colorado City/Hilldale Police Department | |
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| Common name | Colorado City/Hilldale Police Department |
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| Operations jurisdiction | Arizona Utah, USA |
| Population | 3,500 |
| Legal jurisdiction | Colorado City, Arizona Hilldale, Utah |
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| Operational structure | |
| Headquarters | 50 N Colvin St. Colorado City, Arizona |
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The Colorado City/Hilldale Police Department is the police department of the cross-border towns of Colorado City, Arizona and Hilldale, Utah.[1]
Background[edit]
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]
References[edit]
- ^ "Police Department". Town of Colorado City. Retrieved 2023-12-13.
- ^ "Colorado City says police ties to polygamous group are past". AP News. 2021-08-22. Retrieved 2023-12-13.
- ^ Shortell, David (2017-04-19). "FLDS community is ordered to reform police department". CNN. Retrieved 2023-12-13.
- ^ Hendley, Matthew. "Bill to Get Rid of FLDS-Lovin' Cops in Colorado City Gets Neutered, Passes House". Phoenix New Times. Retrieved 2023-12-13.
- ^ "The turncoat: 'Thug Willie' spills secrets of FLDS and its 'prophet'". fox61.com. February 27, 2016. Retrieved 2023-12-13.
- ^ "Colorado City says police ties to polygamous group are past". The Salt Lake Tribune. Retrieved 2023-12-13.
- ^ "Once under Justice Department scrutiny, Hildale's police force is now being honored for reforms". FOX 13 News Utah (KSTU). 2023-04-27. Retrieved 2023-12-13.
- ^ "From shadows into the light, Colorado City's policing transition into award-winning department". Retrieved 2023-12-13.
- ^ Woods, Alden Woods and Alden. "Outsiders, FLDS battle for control of towns Warren Jeffs left behind". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved 2023-12-13.