DNR has a large law enforcement presence, mainly through the Division of Wildlife Resources and Division of Parks and Recreation. The purpose of this departmental law enforcement office is to ensure a high degree of professionalism and training, consistent policy administration, and to review complaints about any peace officers in the department.
During the 2015 General Session, the Legislature appropriated for Fiscal Year 2016, $234,400 from all sources for Law Enforcement. This is a 4 percent increase from Fiscal Year 2015 revised estimated amounts from all sources. The total includes $234,400 from the General/Education Funds, an increase of 4 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.