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Salt Lake City Police Disciplined After Mishandling Deceased Homeless Man’s Body

Bodycam footage shows officers laughing as a trainee was instructed to cut the man's skin with a utility knife during a death investigation.

  • The incident occurred in August 2024 during a death investigation involving Jason Lloyd, a 47-year-old homeless man found deceased in a tent.
  • Bodycam footage revealed officers laughing while instructing a trainee to use a utility knife to cut blisters on Lloyd’s arm.
  • Seven Salt Lake City Police Department employees were placed on administrative leave, with disciplinary actions ranging from warnings to suspensions; one officer resigned.
  • The department's investigation found violations of conduct standards, death investigation procedures, and reporting protocols, but no criminal charges will be filed.
  • Lloyd's family expressed grief and frustration, stating they were unaware of the mistreatment until the footage was released.
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