Today, we would like to welcome our newest graduates of Weber State University's Corrections Academy! DCSO is excited to work with each of these fine deputies for many years to come. Seven new deputies will bring their excitement and enthusiasm to our law enforcement family and together, we will:

"recognize the badge of office as a symbol of public faith, and accept it as a public trust to be held so long as I am true to the ethics of police service."
(LE Code of Ethics)

DCSO would like to thank the Blue Line Ladies for their generous donation of 50 trauma plates for our deputies. The donation was made this week in the Davis County Commission meeting. The plates, which slide inside a pouch on deputies’ bulletproof vests are designed to stop high-powered rifle rounds. They will save lives!

This is the third year the Blue Line Ladies has been organized and they are mostly police wives who are passionate about keeping law enforcement officers safe. They have donated these trauma plates to many other law enforcement agencies. DCSO thanks these wonderful ladies!

Another amazing day here at the Sheriff's Office! We welcomed two new Patrol Deputies to our team. Deputies Lizotte and Bosly have both taken an Oath to defend the Constitution and protect our citizens in Davis County. Deputy Bosley won the fitness award and Deputy Lizotte was the class president during the Police Academy. Sheriff Sparks was the keynote speaker at their graduation. It takes a special person to do what we do and we wish them a safe and successful career ahead.

DAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE MEDIA RELEASE

Kelly Sparks
SHERIFF
http://www.co.davis.ut.us/sheriff

For more information, contact PIO: Susan Poulsen
(801)725-3637(C) (801)451-4160(O)

DCSO ANNOUNCES 3 NEW CAPTAINS
Date: March 5, 2019

The Davis County Sheriff’s Office is pleased to announce the appointment of three new Captains; Cole Meldrum, Taylor West, and Heather Beasley. Additionally, the Davis County Jail will be organized into two separate divisions; the Correctional Operations Division and the Correctional Administration Division.
Captain Meldrum will assume responsibilities as the Correctional Administration Division Commander. Captain Meldrum has been a member of the Davis County Sheriff’s Office for 15 years, most recently serving as Lieutenant in the Corrections Division. Captain Meldrum holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice and is a graduate of the International Association of Chiefs of Police, Leadership in Police Organizations program.
Taylor West will join the Davis County Sheriff’s Office at the rank of Captain and will be appointed as the Patrol Division Commander. Captain West has 21 years of experience as a correctional and law enforcement officer, most recently serving as a Lieutenant at the Salt Lake City Police Department. Captain West has a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice and is a graduate of the Northwestern School of Police Staff and Command.
Heather Beasley will join the Davis County Sheriff’s Office at the rank of Captain and will be appointed as the Correctional Operations Division Commander. Captain Beasley has 11 years experience as a correctional officer at the Salt Lake County Correctional Facility where she has been serving as a Lieutenant. Captain Beasley has a Bachelor Degree in Criminal Justice Administration with a concentration in management. She is a certified hostage negotiator, crisis intervention team member, POST course instructor, and POST defensive tactics instructor.

Captain Cole Meldrum Captain Taylor West Captain Heather Beasley

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