United States Attorney’s Office Mourns the Loss of Officer Hugh B. Bennett

SALT LAKE CITY- The United States Attorney’s Office mourns the loss of retired Unified Police Department Officer Hugh B. Bennett, after his courageous battle with Covid-19.  Hugh was a loving husband to our United States Attorney’s Office Victim-Witness Coordinator, Candy Bennett, and had a distinguished 26-year career in law enforcement with the Unified Police Department and the Salt Lake County Sheriff’s Office.

Upon his retirement from local law enforcement, Hugh became a Federal Court Security Officer, where every member of the United States Attorney’s Office had the privilege of interacting with him on a daily basis.

“Hugh Bennett was a gentleman who had a long and distinguished career in law enforcement,” said United States Attorney John W. Huber.  “We extend our deepest sympathies to Candy Bennett, the Unified Police Department, the United States Courthouse and Hugh’s entire family. We will always remember him.”