The mission of the Utah Highway Patrol is to provide quality police services. The Mobile Data Collection System (MDCS) provides troopers with a more effective method of collecting and managing information on incidents and reduces the amount of time spent on each situation. Cellular Digital Packet Data (CDPD) provides troopers immediate access to state and federal computerized information such as National Crime Information Center (NCIC), statewide warrants, driver license files, and motor vehicle registration records.
During the 2015 General Session, the Legislature appropriated for Fiscal Year 2016, $1,401,600 from all sources for Highway Patrol - Technology Services. This is a 21.7 percent reduction from Fiscal Year 2015 revised estimated amounts from all sources. The total includes $1,401,600 from the General/Education Funds, a reduction of 21.7 percent from revised Fiscal Year 2015 estimates.
COBI contains unaudited data as presented to the Legislature by state agencies at the time of publication. For audited financial data see the State of Utah's Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports.