Richard A. Greenwood

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Richard Greenwood
Member of the UtahHouseofRepresentatives
from the 12th [1] district
In office
April 27, 2007 –December 31, 2014

Greenwood was born on November 6. [2] Greenwood attended Miami Dade College and Weber State University. [3]

Greenwood is also a graduate of the Southeast Florida Institute of Criminal Justice and the FBI National Academy.

In 1971 Greenwood was drafted into the United States Army where he completed basic training at Ft. Lewis in Washington State. Greenwood was transferred to Ft. Gordon where he successfully completed training as a Military Policeman. He was then transferred to California where he was eventually assigned to the Army's Criminal Investigation Division.

In 1973, after being discharged from the United States Army, Greenwood moved to Miami, Florida where he was hired by Miami-Dade Police Department as a police officer. Greenwood was assigned to work in Central District (Liberty City).

In 1977 Greenwood moved to Utah and was hired by the Utah Highway patrol as a field trooper in the Weber County area and charged with the duties of: providing law enforcement services such as accident and criminal investigations, special enforcement activities, court testimony, first aid, coordinate and/or assist in enforcement and task force efforts with other law enforcement agencies, assist in providing training, present educational programs.

In 1987 Greenwood was transferred to Salt Lake City training section where developed and recommend policy and procedures on Accident Reconstruction and Investigation. He supervised UHP troopers in accident investigations; planned and develops lesson material; implemented training courses for in-service training for UHP sworn personnel and other requesting police agencies. Greenwood trained police instructors from other agencies on how to manage their respective department accident investigation program; taught accident investigation classes at POST (Police Academy) and Weber State University. Greenwood consulted with prosecuting attorneys and assist with prosecution of criminal litigation; acted as a consultant to the Utah Attorney General's office regarding litigation claims; provided expert witness testimony as required.

In 1991 Greenwood was assigned as the Commander of Section 18 & 19 in Salt Lake City. Under Utah state statute, § 53-1-113, he was responsible for the day-by-day operation of the troopers assigned to provide all necessary security and protection for the governor and the governor’s immediate family. Duties were also, but not limited to, providing all the driving and transportation for the Governor; provide security for the Utah Court of Appeals, Utah Supreme Court, and State facilities; provide security for the Governor’s residence during any activity; advance any outside events before the Governor’s arrival; respond to any threatening letters, investigate or doing any intelligence work as needed; and to try to keep the Governor on time during his schedule.

In 1993 Greenwood was promoted to Superintendent of the Utah Highway Patrol. As Superintendent he established policy and directed overall operation of the Utah Highway Patrol; divides the state into divisions and districts for the purpose of patrolling and policing the state. He determined budget requirements; establishes standards and prerequisites for training; was subject to and carried out provisions of the Highway Patrol policy and procedures.

Political career

Greenwood was appointed to the Legislature in 2007. In 2012, Greenwood was unopposed in the Republican Primary and won his General Election nomination with a 72.1% majority. [4]

During the 2013 and 2014 legislative sessions, Greenwood served on the Administrative Rules Review Committee, the Executive Offices and Criminal Justice Appropriations Subcommittee, the House Economic Development and Workforce Services Committee, and the House Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Committee. During the interim, Greenwood served on the Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Interim Committee, as well as the Political Subdivisions Interim Committee. [5]

On April 2, 2014, Greenwood announced that he would not be seeking reelection. [6]

2014 sponsored legislation

Bill NumberBill NameBill Status
HB0050 Involuntary Feeding and Hydration of Inmates AmendmentsGovernor Signed - 3/29/2014
HB0100 Illegal Immigration and Human Trafficking EnforcementHouse/ filed - 3/13/2014
HB0147 Peace Officer Agreements with Federal AgenciesGovernor Signed - 3/31/2014
HB0270 Peace Officer CertificatesGovernor Signed - 3/31/2014
HB0295 Weapons Law ExemptionsGovernor Signed - 3/31/2014
HB0296 Concealed Weapon Permit Exemptions AmendmentsGovernor Signed - 3/29/2014
HB0304 Law Enforcement Volunteer AmendmentsGovernor Signed - 3/29/2014
HB0345 Vending Services Operated by Blind PersonsHouse/ filed - 3/13/2014
HB0362 Pharmacy License Exemption for Animal Control FunctionsHouse/ filed - 3/13/2014
HB0372 Law Enforcement Notification AmendmentsHouse/ filed - 3/13/2014
HB0385 Expert Testimony Notice Requirement AmendmentsHouse/ filed - 3/13/2014
HJR017 Joint Resolution on Jail FacilitiesHouse/ to Lieutenant Governor - 3/18/2014

[7]

Greenwood also floor sponsored SB0120S03 Shelter Animal Vaccine Amendments and SB0144 Driver License Modifications.

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References

  1. ↑ "Richard A. Greenwood (R)". Salt Lake City, Utah: Utah State Legislature . Retrieved April 5, 2014.
  2. ↑ "Richard A. Greenwood". Salt Lake City, Utah: Utah House of Representatives. Retrieved April 5, 2014.
  3. ↑ "Conflict of Interest Form" (PDF). Salt Lake City, Utah: Utah House of Representatives . Retrieved April 5, 2014.
  4. ↑ "Richard Greenwood". Madison, WI: Ballotpedia . Retrieved April 5, 2014.
  5. ↑ "Richard A. Greenwood". Salt Lake City, Utah: Utah House of Representatives. Retrieved April 5, 2014.
  6. ↑ "Greenwood Withdraws Bid for Re-Election". Salt Lake City, Utah: Utah Policy . Retrieved April 5, 2014.
  7. ↑ "2014GS Bill Search Results". Salt Lake City, Utah: Utah House of Representatives. Retrieved April 5, 2014.
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