Utah GOP Senate leaders said they're unsure if perceived woes in the Salt Lake City Police Department are a result of the leadership of the chief or the mayor.

Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall named Brian Redd as her choice to replace Salt Lake City Police Chief Mike Brown, whose sudden retirement goes into effect next week.

Mayor Mendenhall says she forced Mike Brown to resign as the city's police chief, contradicting a statement in which the chief claimed his decision was made to allow him to spend time with family.

Mendenhall announced Thursday that she is recommending Brian Redd, head of the state Department of Corrections, take over the Salt Lake City Police Department. Redd has served in his current role since May 2023,

Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall has made her choice on who she believes should fill the position left open by the outgoing chief of police.

Join us for our winter soiree, this Saturday Feb 22! Tickets and Info here: Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall and prospective police chief Brian Redd take questions from reporters at City Hall on Thursday,