Former deputy and academy instructor Brandon Hartley was accused of sexually assaulting a female cadet in 2021. The cadet alleged that Hartley initiated contact via Snapchat in April 2021, which escalated to multiple sexual assaults over the following weeks. Hartley resigned from the sheriff’s office during an internal investigation into similar allegations from a previous […]
Deputy Banks was accused of multiple instances of sexual harassment between 2017 and 2019. Allegations include making inappropriate comments about a female colleague’s appearance, giving her a book as a gift with suggestive remarks, and making sexually suggestive jokes. An internal investigation found that Banks violated the Sheriff’s Office policy on discourteous treatment. Specific disciplinary […]
In 2018, Sheriff Doug Anderson was named in a wrongful termination lawsuit filed by former jail commander Lynn McAffee. McAffee alleged that his firing violated due process and was retaliatory after he raised concerns about Anderson’s conduct. The lawsuit claimed Anderson made dishonest and disruptive decisions, including failing to follow through on promises to improve […]
In 2015, Edwards faced allegations of misusing public funds during his tenure as director of the ambulance service. Purchases under scrutiny included ammunition, holsters, binoculars, movie tickets, and a back massager. Edwards maintained that all purchases were made following county procurement policies and were intended for professional use. The case led to a legal battle […]
In August 2015, Burton engaged in a night of drinking that escalated into a physical altercation with fellow deputy Ronnie Skeem. Both deputies resigned following the incident. Additionally, in 2016, Burton was suspended for three and a half years due to allegations of domestic violence. ## Officer Forum Links: – [Adam Burton](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/adam-burton/)
In 2016, Allred was found to have misused Sheriff’s Office funds by purchasing over 90 gallons of fuel for personal use. As a result, his certification was revoked by the Utah Peace Officer Standards and Training Council. ## Officer Forum Links: – [Galen Bret Allred](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/galen-bret-allred/)
In July 2022, Deputy Amanda Edwards was disciplined for twirling a lasso while searching for a Black man, an action criticized for its racial insensitivity. The incident led to internal investigation and disciplinary action. ([ksltv.com](https://ksltv.com/local-news/utah-highway-patrol-troopers-comment-to-deputy-twirling-lasso-in-search-for-black-man-was-inappropriate/509884/?utm_source=openai)) ## Officer Forum Links: – [Amanda Edwards](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/amanda-edwards/)
In 1991, Deputy Walker was involved in a lawsuit alleging unreasonable conditions of confinement after an inmate, Ricks, committed suicide in the Grand County Jail. The lawsuit claimed violations of the Fourth Amendment due to inadequate supervision and facility conditions. ([casetext.com](https://casetext.com/case/barrie-v-grand-county-utah?utm_source=openai)) ## Officer Forum Links: – [Deputy Walker](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/deputy-walker-2/)
In 2019, corrections officer Jared Palmer received a two-year suspension for failing to disclose a past opioid addiction on his 2013 law enforcement application. The omission was discovered when he submitted a new application disclosing the prior drug use. ([sltrib.com](https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2019/12/05/utah-peace-officers/?utm_source=openai)) ## Officer Forum Links: – [Jared Palmer](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/jared-palmer/)
In 2016, Deputy Austin L. Stubblefield had his certification revoked due to allegations of assault dating back to 2014. ([utahcriminallaw.net](https://www.utahcriminallaw.net/disciplinary-actions-taken-against-utah-police-officers-assault-dui-criminal-charges/?utm_source=openai)) ## Officer Forum Links: – [Austin L. Stubblefield](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/austin-l-stubblefield/)
