Honoring Heroes Foundation

04/13/2026

April 12-18, 2026 is National Public Safety Telecommunications Week. The Honoring Heroes Foundation recognizes our emergency communications professionals. We invite everyone to join us in recognizing these great men and women for all they do for us.

Did you know the Utah Department of Public Safety...

- Operates 7 dispatch centers
- Provide public safety communication services, including 911, to more than the Utah Highway Patrol. They also serve over 100 other state, local and federal partners.

10/24/2025

Come join us at the Trunk or Treat tonight! 🍬🎃👻

10/08/2025

Today we were at Jakers as they honored First Responders, Military, and Veterans. Thank you so much for having us, and it was great to see so many of you there!!

08/25/2025

Trooper Daniel W. Harris
June 22, 1949 – August 25, 1982
Daniel W. Harris began his police career in 1972 as a police officer with the Phoenix, Arizona Police Dept. In 1975 he served for one year as the Chief of Police of Parowan, Utah. In 1976 he became a Deputy Sheriff with Iron County, Utah. He left law enforcement for two years prior to joining the Utah Highway Patrol in March 1979. During the next three and a half years, Trooper Harris served in Field Operations, Internal Affairs, Executive Protection and on the Motorcycle Squad. On August 25, 1982, Trooper Harris was in pursuit of a speeding vehicle, westbound on I-80 in Parleys Canyon. Trooper Harris failed to negotiate a turn and his 1981 Kawasaki motorcycle left the roadway and struck an embankment. Trooper Harris died due to massive head injuries. He was 33 years old and was survived by his wife, Andrea, two daughters and two sons.

07/17/2025

Members of the Honoring Heroes Foundation Board attended the retirement celebration held for Commissioner Jess Anderson. Commissioner Anderson was employed by the DPS for 25-years and served as the leader of the organization for 7. We were honored to present him with a plaque recognizing him for his support of our foundation’s mission.

06/16/2025

Trooper Dennis L. “Dee” Lund

September 21, 1955 – June 16, 1993

Dennis “Dee” Lund accepted a position as Security Officer with the Utah Highway Patrol, on April 21, 1986. He was promoted to Trooper in September 1987 and transferred to Hanksville, Utah. He later transferred to Green River, Utah. On June 16, 1993, Trooper Lund was assisting officers who were attempting to stop a stolen vehicle from Indiana that had also been involved in a gas skip at Thompson, Utah. During a high-speed pursuit on I-70, three Troopers of the UHP were fired upon. One of the rounds passed through Trooper Lund’s windshield and struck him in the head, killing Trooper Lund. Two suspects age 16 and 18 were immediately taken into custody. Dee Lund was 37 years of age and was survived by his wife, Brenda, and two children.

05/16/2025

Trooper Charles “Chuck” Warren

May 16, 1994

Chuck Warren joined the Utah Highway Patrol August 19, 1956. On September 2, 1969, Trooper Warren stopped a stolen vehicle on SR 77 just West of Springville, Utah. As he approached the vehicle, the driver produced a .22 caliber revolver and shot two times. Both rounds struck Trooper Warren in the head just above the right eye. The suspect was later captured and sent to prison. Trooper Warren was in a coma for several weeks. Although he regained consciousness, he never recovered from his injuries. He was paralyzed for life, had difficulty speaking, and had many health problems due to the shooting. On May 16, 1994, Trooper Warren died due to complications from pneumonia.

05/16/2025

04/19/2025

We are 15 weeks away from this year’s Hal Wing Honoring Heroes Ride. Go to www.halwingride.com to register! Come and join us for breakfast, the ride, and lunch to remember Hal and support a good cause.

04/13/2025

It's time to celebrate and thank those who dedicate their lives to serving the public. April 13-19, 2025 is National Public Safety Telecommunications Week. The Honoring Heroes Foundation honors those who work not only in the six Utah Department of Public Safety Communication Centers, but all public safety communications professionals. We invite others to take time this week to recognize these great individuals for all they do for us.

04/07/2025

It's that time of year again!

The Honoring Heroes Foundation is once again distributing scholarships for the 2025-26 school year. If you are an eligible dependent of a Utah Department of Public Safety employee don't wait.

The deadline this year is April 20.