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Winter 2018

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A special Winter newsletter edition from your Utah Sheriffs’ Association

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Holiday Safety TipsPage 3

2018 Awards WinnersPage 2

A Message from the Utah Sheriffs’ Association President By Sheriff Paul Wimmer, President

Utah Sheriffs’ Association 2019

I t is my profound honor to serve as President of the Utah Sheriff’s Association, and I am humbled

by the trust placed in me by the other sheriff’s of this state to take the helm of this Association and to move it forward into the coming year.

It is a bittersweet time for the Association as we bid farewell to numerous retiring Sheriffs who were such integral parts of this incredible Association and welcome the next generation of Sheriff’s that will be taking their place. With such a large number of sitting Sheriff’s retiring, we are losing a great deal of historical knowledge about the Association as well as their vast wisdom about the Office of Sheriff. However, the public never fails to elect amazing lawmen to take their place, and we look forward to their contributions to this Association in the coming year.

The one thing this Association has always made priority number one is to ensure we are getting cutting-edge-training out to our deputies as well as other law enforcement. I have every intention to ensure that this remains a top priority of this Association so that our deputies are exactly what our

citizens have come to expect — the best trained law enforcement professionals in the state.

Another top priority of the Association is to ensure state lawmakers are informed on how their bills and current laws impact our ability as law enforcement to keep the public safe. With hot-button topics such as medical marijuana, asset forfeiture and justice reform ever present, I will continue to make it a priority to see that we have a seat at the table pushing for sensible laws that increase public safety rather than threaten it.

Many counties in our state are facing very rapid growth and with that growth we face new challenges at every turn, however, I look forward to meeting each of these challenges with the backing of the finest lawmen in the state and the citizens we so diligently serve.

Thank you!

Sheriff Paul J. Wimmer Tooele County

A Message from Aaron D. Kennard

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LAWMAN OF THE YEAR – Sheriff Rick Eldredge, San Juan CountySHERIFF OF THE YEAR – Sheriff Steve White, Grand CountySHERIFF OF THE YEAR – Sheriff Cameron Noel, Beaver County

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’s DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD – Representative Mike NoelEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’s DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD – Sheriff Cory Pulsipher

Other Award Winners

Social media sites and apps are an important part of how many use the internet. But social media has a dark side which can include cyberbullying, stalking,

harassment, identity theft, and possible sex trafficking.

What you choose to share on social media is always your decision, but you can take charge of your personal safety with the following social media safety tips.

1. Review your security settings for each social media

app you use. You should always set your accounts to private, making sure the only people who have access to your information are the people you allow.

2. Be aware of those we call “friends.” Make sure every friend is who they say they are as there are many fake accounts.

3. When you travel, wait until you return home so as not

to advertise your home is empty.

Many fail to consider how much of their personal information is available online and waiting to be used against them.

Always be aware of the information you share with the world, and be cautious of how that information can result in you, or your organization, being more susceptible to a compromise.

2018 23rd Annual Law Enforcement and Corrections Training Conference, Awards Banquet - Tuesday, September 25, 2018

Be Aware. Don’t Become a Victim - Social Media Safety Tips & Scam Prevention

2018 Deputy Sheriff of the Year2018 Correction Officer of the Year

2018 Gold Medal of Valor Recipient

2018 SAR Member of the Year 2018 Honorary Sheriff 2018 Honorary Sheriff

2018 Jail Commander of the Year

Deputy Austin Brewer, Grand County Sheriff’s Office Sergeant Aaron Thompson, Washington County Sheriff’s OfficeArthur Pluim, Weber County Search & Rescue Team

Kerry “Pickle” Nielson, Sanpete County Search and Rescue Team Chris D. Bertram, Bertram & Associates Millard County Fire District

Lieutenant John Young, San Juan County Sheriff’s Office

Detective Jeff Hansen – Juab County Sheriff’s OfficeDetective Michael Nielson, Juab County Sheriff’s Office

Detective Tyler Johnson – Sanpete County Sheriff’s OfficeDetective Chad Nielson - Sanpete County Sheriff’s OfficeLieutenant Eli Wayman - Tooele County Sheriff’s OfficeDeputy Jessica Moore, Salt Lake County Sheriff’s Office

2018 Gold Medal of Valor Recipient 2018 Gold Medal of Valor Recipient

SAFETY AT HOME

• Make sure your Christmas tree lights and wiring are not damaged or frayed. Frayed or damaged wiring can cause a fire.

• Be alert to anyone soliciting donations door-to-door for charitable causes.

• If you are expecting packages, leave a note asking the carrier (UPS, Federal Express, USPS etc.) not to leave packages if you will not be home.

IF YOU ARE GOING TO BE AWAY DURING THE HOLIDAYS

• Ask a trusted neighbor to pick up your mail and newspapers.

• Ask a trusted neighbor to park a car in your driveway.

• Don’t display holiday gifts where they can be seen from a window.

• Set indoor and outdoor lights on an automatic timer.

IF YOU GET STUCK IN THE SNOW WHILE DRIVING

• Stay with the car. Do not try to walk to safety.

• Tie a brightly-colored cloth (preferably red) to the antenna for rescuers to see.

• Start the car and use the heater for about 10 minutes every hour. Keep the exhaust pipe clear so fumes won’t back up into the car.

• When the engine is running, leave the overhead light on to help rescuers see the vehicle.

• Keep one window, away from any blowing wind, slightly open to let air in.

Congratulations to the 2018 Scholarship Award Winners! The below recipients were selected by U.S.A.’s Executive Board to receive $500 for the 2018-2019 school year. These funds are made available thanks to donors and supporters like you.

1. Davis Curt Heslington, Beaver County2. Brian Trae Williamson, Beaver County3. Kaydee Nicole Davis, Beaver County4. Jaylee Kay Cox, Carbon County5. Foyle Marie Wilkinson, Carbon County6. Brenna Lynn Bogdin, Carbon County7. Nicholas James Jensen, Davis County8. Brooklyn Ashby, Davis County9. Indiana Mae Houston, Garfield County10. Alexis Nicole Oldham, Garfield County11. Noah Joseph White, Grand County12. Max Lynn Gurney, Juab County13. Drake Aaron Orme, Juab County

14. Hagen Lynn Isaacson, Juab County15. Saige Lynn Cowan, Juab County16. Taelor Shae Gass, Piute County17. Brixton Allen Anderson, Salt Lake County18. Nathan Spencer Keyes, Salt Lake County19. Nashjam Alvarez, Salt Lake County20. Toni Dawn Brown, Sevier County21. Allie Elayna May, Tooele County22. Natalie Martin, Utah County23. Janessa Williams, Utah County24. Hayley Kristine Robertson, Utah County25. Parker Jamison Ebert, Weber County26. P Justin Alder, Weber County

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The holiday season is a special time of year. It is also a time when people can become careless and

vulnerable to holiday crime. You can never be too careful, too prepared, or too aware. Please share these

holiday safety tips with family, friends and neighbors. The Utah Sheriff’s Association wishes you a safe and

happy 2018 holiday season!

Holiday Safety Tips

2018 Scholarship Award Winners

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To support our Sheriffs and the Utah Sheriffs’ Association, please

send your gift today, along with the enclosed reply slip. Thank you!

Utah Sheriffs’ Association

Executive BoardEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Sheriff Aaron Kennard (Ret.)

PRESIDENT

Sheriff Paul Wimmer TOOELE COUNTY

FIRST VICE PRESIDENT

Sheriff Nathan Curtis SEVIER COUNTY

SECOND VICE PRESIDENT

Sheriff Chad Jensen CACHE COUNTY

SECRETARY

Sheriff Tracy Glover KANE COUNTY

TREASURER

M. Helen Spann

IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT

Sheriff Steven White GRAND COUNTY

Administrative Support Team

JAIL OPERATIONS DIRECTOR Gary W. DeLand

TREASURER and CONFERENCE/

MARKETING DIRECTOR M. Helen Spann

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR (Emeritus)

James H. Robertson

PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER

Reed M. Richards

Utah Sheriffs’ Association Post Office Box 489

Santa Clara, UT 84765-9901 www.utahsheriffs.org

A Message from Aaron D. KennardExecutive Director of the Utah Sheriffs’ Association

It has been a great honor to have served the Utah Sheriffs’ Association and members, like you, throughout this year.

With that said, it is bittersweet that I must tell you I will be retiring at the end of this 2018 year as Executive Director. The board at the Utah Sheriffs’ Association, however, is as strong as ever and will continue to resolve the day-to-day challenges we face as a united front.

In closing, I want to encourage you to continue to put your trust in the Utah Sheriffs’ Association so that they can keep providing the much needed resources for our law enforcement to stay up-to-date on their training, allow our Utahan youth to succeed in educational opportunities by providing Scholarships, and encourage our legislature to fight for what is truly important to our citizens.

Thank you again for being a member of the Utah Sheriffs’ Association – my thanks will never be enough.

Sincerely,

Sheriff Aaron D. Kennard (Ret.) Executive Director, Utah Sheriffs’ Association

The office of Sheriff is one voted on by the people of his or her own county. Each elected Sheriff takes an individual oath to defend and protect the public from injustice. Their position can be pivotal to the overall well-being

of a community serving not only as peace-keepers, but also as public servants and civic leaders.

The Utah Sheriffs’ Association would like to thank 10 of our Sheriffs who are retiring at the end of this year.

We are truly grateful for their years of dedicated service in law enforcement and wish them all of the best in their next endeavor!

• Sheriff Todd Richardson, Davis County

• Sheriff David L. Boren, Duchesne County

• Sheriff Mark Gower, Iron County

• Sheriff Robert Dekker, Millard County

• Sheriff Rick Eldredge, San Juan County

• Sheriff Vance Norton, Uintah County

• Sheriff James O. Tracy, Utah County

• Sheriff Todd Bonner, Wasatch County

• Sheriff Kurt Taylor, Wayne County

• Sheriff Terry Thompson, Weber County

Thank You For Your Service