Administration

The Firearms staff provides training for more than 300 sworn deputies and manages the Utah County Sheriff’s Office Thistle Firing Range. The team also supports over 30 city, state, and federal agencies through hosted training events and partners with community organizations to promote safe gun handling and shooting sports throughout Utah County.

The Internal Affairs Police Conduct Unit is part of the Administrative Services Division (ASD) of the Sheriff’s Office. Because of the sensitive nature of their responsibilities, investigators report directly to the Sheriff or Under Sheriff regarding internal matters. This unit was established for the purpose of investigating allegations of misconduct, including harassment and/or discrimination whether on or off duty, by members of the Sheriff’s Office. All formal internal investigations are authorized by the Sheriff.

For nearly 20 years, the Utah County Sheriff’s Office has partnered with R.A.D. Systems of Self Defense and r.a.d.KIDS to offer personal safety and self-defense courses for residents. These programs teach risk-reduction strategies, empowering life skills, and physical defense techniques through hands-on, go-at-your-own-pace instruction. Classes are led by certified sworn and civilian instructors from the Sheriff’s Office.

The Utah County Sheriff’s Office Records Bureau manages the collection, maintenance, and release of official Sheriff’s Office records in accordance with state and federal law. The bureau processes case reports, accident reports, photographs, recordings, and other law enforcement documents. Records are released under GRAMA guidelines, with fees and identification requirements established by Utah State Code.

As part of the Administrative Services Division, the Training Section provides comprehensive, high-quality instruction for more than 500 deputies and civilian employees of the Utah County Sheriff’s Office. The section ensures compliance with state training standards while promoting professionalism, safety, and integrity. Deputies complete a minimum of 40 hours of certified annual training in law enforcement and corrections skills.

Appointed by the Utah County Sheriff, the School Security Chief serves as the key coordinator between law enforcement, school districts, and the state on matters of school safety. This role ensures schools meet state security standards, oversees safety assessments, and coordinates training for school guardians and educators. The Chief manages communication, compliance, and preparedness across all schools in Utah County—supporting consistent safety practices through the School Guardian Program and Educator Protector Program.