Beyond the Badge

On this episode of KSL's beyond the badge, we honor Officer William Barnett of the Taylorsville police department. When responding to a call for help from a disabled man, Officer Barnett came up with a plan to help push him and his wheelchair past a construction site and out of the sun on a hot day. The man told Officer Barnett that he went way above what he needed to do, but Officer Barnett said he will just continue to do those kinds of kind acts. KSL's Beyond the Badge recognizes the good work that Utah's public safety officers do every day to make each of our lives better. Listen to Utah's Morning News every weekday as Amanda Dickson highlights the everyday heroes who work tirelessly to keep us safe. Officers are nominated by their respective police chiefs, sheriffs and supervisors, and the general public. Those featured are selected by a committee composed of representatives from KSL, the Department of Public Safety and Utah Local Governments Trust. KSL has also partnered with the Utah Lieutenant Governor to help execute the program. Beyond the badge is sponsored by the Utah Local Government's Trust. Protecting those who protect you. Providing specialized insurance products and services protecting more than 540 local governments. Be safe, and come home.See our website for privacy information.

On this episode of KSL's beyond the badge, we honor Officer Preston Casey of the Centerville Police Department. After responding to an accident involving an emotionally unstable veteran. Officer Casey offered his phone number and an open ear to this veteran. When the phone rang later that night, Officer Casey answered and talked to the veteran who had been considering suicide, but changed his mind after hearing Officer Casey's kind words. KSL's Beyond the Badge recognizes the good work that Utah's public safety officers do every day to make each of our lives better. Listen to Utah's Morning News every weekday as Amanda Dickson highlights the everyday heroes who work tirelessly to keep us safe. Officers are nominated by their respective police chiefs, sheriffs and supervisors, and the general public. Those featured are selected by a committee composed of representatives from KSL, the Department of Public Safety and Utah Local Governments Trust. KSL has also partnered with the Utah Lieutenant Governor to help execute the program. Beyond the badge is sponsored by the Utah Local Government's Trust. Protecting those who protect you. Providing specialized insurance products and services protecting more than 540 local governments. Be safe, and come home.See our website for privacy information.

On this episode of KSL's beyond the badge, we honor Lieutenant Eric Stucki of the Utah State Parks department. While off duty attending his son's basketball game at East High School, Lieutenant Stucki was running a score clock when someone came in asking for medical assistance. He ran in and found a boy with only a slight pulse. When the AEd system wasn't accessible, he started chest compression and was able to call 911. The Boy has now made a full recovery. KSL's Beyond the Badge recognizes the good work that Utah's public safety officers do every day to make each of our lives better. Listen to Utah's Morning News every weekday as Amanda Dickson highlights the everyday heroes who work tirelessly to keep us safe. Officers are nominated by their respective police chiefs, sheriffs and supervisors, and the general public. Those featured are selected by a committee composed of representatives from KSL, the Department of Public Safety and Utah Local Governments Trust. KSL has also partnered with the Utah Lieutenant Governor to help execute the program. Beyond the badge is sponsored by the Utah Local Government's Trust. Protecting those who protect you. Providing specialized insurance products and services protecting more than 540 local governments. Be safe, and come home.See our website for privacy information.

On this episode of KSL's beyond the badge, we honor Officer Steve Olson of the Cottonwood Heights police department. When visiting a restaurant Officer Olson found out that a boy had his bike stolen while working one day. After the boy explained his dependence on the bike, officer Olson decided to track down the exact same bike, and purchased it for the boy out of his own money. The boy was extremely grateful. KSL's Beyond the Badge recognizes the good work that Utah's public safety officers do every day to make each of our lives better. Listen to Utah's Morning News every weekday as Amanda Dickson highlights the everyday heroes who work tirelessly to keep us safe. Officers are nominated by their respective police chiefs, sheriffs and supervisors, and the general public. Those featured are selected by a committee composed of representatives from KSL, the Department of Public Safety and Utah Local Governments Trust. KSL has also partnered with the Utah Lieutenant Governor to help execute the program. Beyond the badge is sponsored by the Utah Local Government's Trust. Protecting those who protect you. Providing specialized insurance products and services protecting more than 540 local governments. Be safe, and come home.See our website for privacy information.

On this episode of KSL's beyond the badge, we honor Detective Scott Lloyd of the Taylorsville City Police Department. When a child was acting out, more than just a tantrum. As the boy was being held down Detective Lloyd deescalated the situation, preventing any harm to the people surrounding the officer, or himself. It lead to the child getting real help for the issues he has been struggling with while keeping the child's dignity and self respect.  KSL's Beyond the Badge recognizes the good work that Utah's public safety officers do every day to make each of our lives better. Listen to Utah's Morning News every weekday as Amanda Dickson highlights the everyday heroes who work tirelessly to keep us safe. Officers are nominated by their respective police chiefs, sheriffs and supervisors, and the general public. Those featured are selected by a committee composed of representatives from KSL, the Department of Public Safety and Utah Local Governments Trust. KSL has also partnered with the Utah Lieutenant Governor to help execute the program. Beyond the badge is sponsored by the Utah Local Government's Trust. Protecting those who protect you. Providing specialized insurance products and services protecting more than 540 local governments. Be safe, and come home.See our website for privacy information.

On this episode of KSL's beyond the badge, we honor Sergeant Randy Thomason of the South Ogden City Police department. When a man was heard yelling for help, Sergeant Thomason found a man who wasn't hurt but was very cold and stuck in his wheelchair. When Sergeant Thomason tried to call the care facility, they said they couldn't help. So he leaned on firefighters who were finally able to get the man unstuck and was able to get his trailer back to the care facility as well. KSL's Beyond the Badge recognizes the good work that Utah's public safety officers do every day to make each of our lives better. Listen to Utah's Morning News every weekday as Amanda Dickson highlights the everyday heroes who work tirelessly to keep us safe. Officers are nominated by their respective police chiefs, sheriffs and supervisors, and the general public. Those featured are selected by a committee composed of representatives from KSL, the Department of Public Safety and Utah Local Governments Trust. KSL has also partnered with the Utah Lieutenant Governor to help execute the program. Beyond the badge is sponsored by the Utah Local Government's Trust. Protecting those who protect you. Providing specialized insurance products and services protecting more than 540 local governments. Be safe, and come home.See our website for privacy information.

On this episode of KSL's beyond the badge, we honor Park City Police Chief Wade Carpenter and Captain Phil Kirk and the rest of the Park City Police Department. When a woman ran out of gas, an officer stopped and helped her. Another similar situation happened when she had a flat tire. When the woman's husband and son had a head-on collision that killed her son, Captain Phil Kirk attended the funeral. KSL's Beyond the Badge recognizes the good work that Utah's public safety officers do every day to make each of our lives better. Listen to Utah's Morning News every weekday as Amanda Dickson highlights the everyday heroes who work tirelessly to keep us safe. Officers are nominated by their respective police chiefs, sheriffs and supervisors, and the general public. Those featured are selected by a committee composed of representatives from KSL, the Department of Public Safety and Utah Local Governments Trust. KSL has also partnered with the Utah Lieutenant Governor to help execute the program. Beyond the badge is sponsored by the Utah Local Government's Trust. Protecting those who protect you. Providing specialized insurance products and services protecting more than 540 local governments. Be safe, and come home.See our website for privacy information.

On this episode of KSL's beyond the badge, we honor Lehi Police Lieutenant Kenny Rose. It's been 17 years since the death of fellow Officer Joseph Dan Adams was shot and killed in the line of duty. Lieutenant Rose took the phrase, 'never forgotten' so much to heart that he still regularly visits Officer Adams' family. It was Officer Adams' wife who wrote the nomination. Lieutenant Rose even helped build a park through an Eagle Scout project since Officer Adams was a scout leader. KSL's Beyond the Badge recognizes the good work that Utah's public safety officers do every day to make each of our lives better. Listen to Utah's Morning News every weekday as Amanda Dickson highlights the everyday heroes who work tirelessly to keep us safe. Officers are nominated by their respective police chiefs, sheriffs and supervisors, and the general public. Those featured are selected by a committee composed of representatives from KSL, the Department of Public Safety and Utah Local Governments Trust. KSL has also partnered with the Utah Lieutenant Governor to help execute the program. Beyond the badge is sponsored by the Utah Local Government's Trust. Protecting those who protect you. Providing specialized insurance products and services protecting more than 540 local governments. Be safe, and come home.See our website for privacy information.

On this episode of KSL's beyond the badge, we honor Canine Officer Rino. When a suspect attempted to run over a couple of deputies, the suspect fled. Once the car was found empty, that's when Officer Josh McEwen, Rino's handler, announced there was a K9. When the suspect didn't respond, McEwen released Rino who successfully apprehended the suspect. This is the first K9 nomination for Beyond the Badge. KSL's Beyond the Badge recognizes the good work that Utah's public safety officers do every day to make each of our lives better. Listen to Utah's Morning News every weekday as Amanda Dickson highlights the everyday heroes who work tirelessly to keep us safe. Officers are nominated by their respective police chiefs, sheriffs and supervisors, and the general public. Those featured are selected by a committee composed of representatives from KSL, the Department of Public Safety and Utah Local Governments Trust. KSL has also partnered with the Utah Lieutenant Governor to help execute the program. Beyond the badge is sponsored by the Utah Local Government's Trust. Protecting those who protect you. Providing specialized insurance products and services protecting more than 540 local governments. Be safe, and come home.See our website for privacy information.

On this episode of KSL's beyond the badge, we honor Officer Jeff Dingman of South Ogden and his wife Corrections Deputy Bobby Bailey. While visiting Pearl Harbor on their honeymoon, they met a woman named Ruth who started to stumble and ended up collapsing. Officer Dingman and his wife helped to save the life of this woman by administering CPR till medical help could arrive. Weeks later Officer Dingman spoke to Ruth on the phone after her return home to Chicago and after recovering. KSL's Beyond the Badge recognizes the good work that Utah's public safety officers do every day to make each of our lives better. Listen to Utah's Morning News every weekday as Amanda Dickson highlights the everyday heroes who work tirelessly to keep us safe. Officers are nominated by their respective police chiefs, sheriffs and supervisors, and the general public. Those featured are selected by a committee composed of representatives from KSL, the Department of Public Safety and Utah Local Governments Trust. KSL has also partnered with the Utah Lieutenant Governor to help execute the program. Beyond the badge is sponsored by the Utah Local Government's Trust. Protecting those who protect you. Providing specialized insurance products and services protecting more than 540 local governments. Be safe, and come home.See our website for privacy information.

On this episode of KSL's beyond the badge, we honor Deputy Justin Mortensen of Utah County. When a manhunt for a violent fugitive ended up in a car chase at 70 miles per hour while blasting through, school zones and intersections with people in crosswalks, Officer Mortensen knew it had to end. The deputy decided to crash his car into the fugitive with his car. Officer Mortensen actually broke bones. KSL's Beyond the Badge recognizes the good work that Utah's public safety officers do every day to make each of our lives better. Listen to Utah's Morning News every weekday as Amanda Dickson highlights the everyday heroes who work tirelessly to keep us safe. Officers are nominated by their respective police chiefs, sheriffs and supervisors, and the general public. Those featured are selected by a committee composed of representatives from KSL, the Department of Public Safety and Utah Local Governments Trust. KSL has also partnered with the Utah Lieutenant Governor to help execute the program. Beyond the badge is sponsored by the Utah Local Government's Trust. Protecting those who protect you. Providing specialized insurance products and services protecting more than 540 local governments. Be safe, and come home.See our website for privacy information.

On this episode of KSL's beyond the badge, we honor Officer Sioape Lautaha from the Cottonwood Heights Police Department. When an elderly woman flagged down Officer Lautaha after a snow plow had left a large pile of snow in the way, Officer Lautaha responded by grabbing a shovel and helping her to clear the pile of snow. He says that most times people think of the police as just people with badges who enforce laws and arrest people. While that's part of it, the helping aspect sometimes gets overlooked. KSL's Beyond the Badge recognizes the good work that Utah's public safety officers do every day to make each of our lives better. Listen to Utah's Morning News every weekday as Amanda Dickson highlights the everyday heroes who work tirelessly to keep us safe. Officers are nominated by their respective police chiefs, sheriffs and supervisors, and the general public. Those featured are selected by a committee composed of representatives from KSL, the Department of Public Safety and Utah Local Governments Trust. KSL has also partnered with the Utah Lieutenant Governor to help execute the program. Beyond the badge is sponsored by the Utah Local Government's Trust. Protecting those who protect you. Providing specialized insurance products and services protecting more than 540 local governments. Be safe, and come home.See our website for privacy information.

On this episode of KSL's beyond the badge, we honor Officer Cody Painter, Grantsville police department. When a call came down that a man that was unresponsive, him and fellow officers were able to resuscitate him enough so he could go to the hospital. Officer Painter had an inkling that he needed to follow up with this family and when he did, he found that he had served in the same 101st Airborne which is the same that Officer Cody served in. When the passed away he even attended the funeral. KSL's Beyond the Badge recognizes the good work that Utah's public safety officers do every day to make each of our lives better. Listen to Utah's Morning News every weekday as Amanda Dickson highlights the everyday heroes who work tirelessly to keep us safe. Officers are nominated by their respective police chiefs, sheriffs and supervisors, and the general public. Those featured are selected by a committee composed of representatives from KSL, the Department of Public Safety and Utah Local Governments Trust. KSL has also partnered with the Utah Lieutenant Governor to help execute the program. Beyond the badge is sponsored by the Utah Local Government's Trust. Protecting those who protect you. Providing specialized insurance products and services protecting more than 540 local governments. Be safe, and come home.See our website for privacy information.

On this episode of KSL's beyond the badge, we honor Resource Officer at Granite Park Jr High Chad Leetham. Granite Park Jr High has a huge population of refugee students. About 600 kids with about 62 countries and 41 different languages. They run a food pantry and help the refugee students who may not be able to get food. So the pantry donates food to these students during the weekends. Officer Leetham working two jobs still finds time to help all these kids. KSL's Beyond the Badge recognizes the good work that Utah's public safety officers do every day to make each of our lives better. Listen to Utah's Morning News every weekday as Amanda Dickson highlights the everyday heroes who work tirelessly to keep us safe. Officers are nominated by their respective police chiefs, sheriffs and supervisors, and the general public. Those featured are selected by a committee composed of representatives from KSL, the Department of Public Safety and Utah Local Governments Trust. KSL has also partnered with the Utah Lieutenant Governor to help execute the program. Beyond the badge is sponsored by the Utah Local Government's Trust. Protecting those who protect you. Providing specialized insurance products and services protecting more than 540 local governments. Be safe, and come home.See our website for privacy information.

On this episode of KSL's beyond the badge, we honor Detective Damian Openshaw of the Cache County Sheriff's Department. When he met some kids before Christmas, he found out they weren't going to have a proper Christmas. When he approached his wife about it, they decided to leave some presents for them. Detective likes to be able to help those in need especially around the holiday season KSL's Beyond the Badge recognizes the good work that Utah's public safety officers do every day to make each of our lives better. Listen to Utah's Morning News every weekday as Amanda Dickson highlights the everyday heroes who work tirelessly to keep us safe. Officers are nominated by their respective police chiefs, sheriffs and supervisors, and the general public. Those featured are selected by a committee composed of representatives from KSL, the Department of Public Safety and Utah Local Governments Trust. KSL has also partnered with the Utah Lieutenant Governor to help execute the program. Beyond the badge is sponsored by the Utah Local Government's Trust. Protecting those who protect you. Providing specialized insurance products and services protecting more than 540 local governments. Be safe, and come home.See our website for privacy information.

On this episode of KSL's beyond the badge, we honor Sgt. Aaron Thompson of the Washington County Sherriff. On Christmas Day, a boy fell through ice into water. So Sgt. Thompson went in after him to try and find him. Despite hypothermia setting in, Sgt. Thompson continued to try to find the boy several more times. Against all odds, Sgt. Thompson found the boy floating under the ice and recovered him. He made a complete recovery.  KSL's Beyond the Badge recognizes the good work that Utah's public safety officers do every day to make each of our lives better. Listen to Utah's Morning News every weekday as Amanda Dickson highlights the everyday heroes who work tirelessly to keep us safe. Officers are nominated by their respective police chiefs, sheriffs and supervisors, and the general public. Those featured are selected by a committee composed of representatives from KSL, the Department of Public Safety and Utah Local Governments Trust. KSL has also partnered with the Utah Lieutenant Governor to help execute the program. Beyond the badge is sponsored by the Utah Local Government's Trust. Protecting those who protect you. Providing specialized insurance products and services protecting more than 540 local governments. Be safe, and come home.See our website for privacy information.

On this episode of KSL's beyond the badge, we honor Officer Mike Keisel of the West Jordan Police Department. Officer Keisel grew up skateboarding, and approached some kids when they were skateboarding. He offered up a skateboard deck to them. One of his first experiences with law enforcement was similar when he was younger as a skateboarder, and it stuck with him through the years, so he thought he'd offer a kind gesture to show that not all cops look at skateboarders as bad.  KSL's Beyond the Badge recognizes the good work that Utah's public safety officers do every day to make each of our lives better. Listen to Utah's Morning News every weekday as Amanda Dickson highlights the everyday heroes who work tirelessly to keep us safe. Officers are nominated by their respective police chiefs, sheriffs and supervisors, and the general public. Those featured are selected by a committee composed of representatives from KSL, the Department of Public Safety and Utah Local Governments Trust. KSL has also partnered with the Utah Lieutenant Governor to help execute the program. Beyond the badge is sponsored by the Utah Local Government's Trust. Protecting those who protect you. Providing specialized insurance products and services protecting more than 540 local governments. Be safe, and come home.See our website for privacy information.

On this episode of KSL's beyond the badge, we honor Officer Kevin Salmon and Officer Joey Incardine of the Cottonwood Heights Police Department. An elderly female had overstayed her welcome in a Denny's after about 12-13 hours trying to keep warm. When the officers arrived they didn't feel good about sending her out into the 19 degree weather, so they booked her 2 nights at a local hotel with their own money to let her clean herself up. The two officers say it's just their job to be helpful like this. KSL's Beyond the Badge recognizes the good work that Utah's public safety officers do every day to make each of our lives better. Listen to Utah's Morning News every weekday as Amanda Dickson highlights the everyday heroes who work tirelessly to keep us safe. Officers are nominated by their respective police chiefs, sheriffs and supervisors, and the general public. Those featured are selected by a committee composed of representatives from KSL, the Department of Public Safety and Utah Local Governments Trust. KSL has also partnered with the Utah Lieutenant Governor to help execute the program. Beyond the badge is sponsored by the Utah Local Government's Trust. Protecting those who protect you. Providing specialized insurance products and services protecting more than 540 local governments. Be safe, and come home.See our website for privacy information.

On this episode of KSL's beyond the badge, we honor Trooper Cam Fawson of the Utah Highway Patrol. When he decided to buy an electric guitar and an amp Trooper Fawson never thought he would be giving it up after only a year. Trooper Fawson decided to give it away to a Facebook follower, a high school student who they ended up punking and giving her both the guitar and amp in person. KSL's Beyond the Badge recognizes the good work that Utah's public safety officers do every day to make each of our lives better. Listen to Utah's Morning News every weekday as Amanda Dickson highlights the everyday heroes who work tirelessly to keep us safe. Officers are nominated by their respective police chiefs, sheriffs and supervisors, and the general public. Those featured are selected by a committee composed of representatives from KSL, the Department of Public Safety and Utah Local Governments Trust. KSL has also partnered with the Utah Lieutenant Governor to help execute the program. Beyond the badge is sponsored by the Utah Local Government's Trust. Protecting those who protect you. Providing specialized insurance products and services protecting more than 540 local governments. Be safe, and come home.See our website for privacy information.

On this episode of KSL's beyond the badge, we honor Officer Brian Crosby of the Lehi Police Department. When a young boy left a bike at school, he returned to find his bike completely vandalized and unrideable. When Officer Crosby reviewed the footage he found the vandals threw the bike up against the wall. Officer Crosby and the rest of the police department all chipped in and bought the boy a new bike, helmet, and other accessories to replace the bike that was destroyed. KSL's Beyond the Badge recognizes the good work that Utah's public safety officers do every day to make each of our lives better. Listen to Utah's Morning News every weekday as Amanda Dickson highlights the everyday heroes who work tirelessly to keep us safe. Officers are nominated by their respective police chiefs, sheriffs and supervisors, and the general public. Those featured are selected by a committee composed of representatives from KSL, the Department of Public Safety and Utah Local Governments Trust. KSL has also partnered with the Utah Lieutenant Governor to help execute the program. Beyond the badge is sponsored by the Utah Local Government's Trust. Protecting those who protect you. Providing specialized insurance products and services protecting more than 540 local governments. Be safe, and come home.See our website for privacy information.

On this episode of KSL's beyond the badge, we honor State Trooper Charity Thomas of the Utah Highway Patrol. When being called out on a hit and run incident, Officer Thomas was informed by the woman who was hit that there was an impression of a license plate number on the car after it was hit. She found the vehicle, the owner and the friend who was driving the car. With warrants out for his arrest and a suspended license, and was able to put him in jail. KSL's Beyond the Badge recognizes the good work that Utah's public safety officers do every day to make each of our lives better. Listen to Utah's Morning News every weekday as Amanda Dickson highlights the everyday heroes who work tirelessly to keep us safe. Officers are nominated by their respective police chiefs, sheriffs and supervisors, and the general public. Those featured are selected by a committee composed of representatives from KSL, the Department of Public Safety and Utah Local Governments Trust. KSL has also partnered with the Utah Lieutenant Governor to help execute the program. Beyond the badge is sponsored by the Utah Local Government's Trust. Protecting those who protect you. Providing specialized insurance products and services protecting more than 540 local governments. Be safe, and come home.See our website for privacy information.

On this episode of KSL's beyond the badge, we honor Officer Shay Ballard of the Sandy City Police Department. When a special needs student was precariously balanced in a beam 10-15 feet above the ground. Officer Ballard was able to jump up on the beam and was able to run and grab him. As a school resource officer, Officer Ballard feels like he is in the ideal job for him. KSL's Beyond the Badge recognizes the good work that Utah's public safety officers do every day to make each of our lives better. Listen to Utah's Morning News every weekday as Amanda Dickson highlights the everyday heroes who work tirelessly to keep us safe. Officers are nominated by their respective police chiefs, sheriffs and supervisors, and the general public. Those featured are selected by a committee composed of representatives from KSL, the Department of Public Safety and Utah Local Governments Trust. KSL has also partnered with the Utah Lieutenant Governor to help execute the program. Beyond the badge is sponsored by the Utah Local Government's Trust. Protecting those who protect you. Providing specialized insurance products and services protecting more than 540 local governments. Be safe, and come home.See our website for privacy information.

On this episode of KSL's beyond the badge, we honor Officer Mark Sempsrott of the North Ogden Police Department. When a young boy reported a bike stolen, Officer Sempsrott felt a deep connection. When he was a child he had a bike stolen, and it was really his first experience with law enforcement. While the police were unable to recover the stolen bike, Officer Sempsrott bought the boy a brand new one. The boy was speechless but incredibly excited. KSL's Beyond the Badge recognizes the good work that Utah's public safety officers do every day to make each of our lives better. Listen to Utah's Morning News every weekday as Amanda Dickson highlights the everyday heroes who work tirelessly to keep us safe. Officers are nominated by their respective police chiefs, sheriffs and supervisors, and the general public. Those featured are selected by a committee composed of representatives from KSL, the Department of Public Safety and Utah Local Governments Trust. KSL has also partnered with the Utah Lieutenant Governor to help execute the program. Beyond the badge is sponsored by the Utah Local Government's Trust. Protecting those who protect you. Providing specialized insurance products and services protecting more than 540 local governments. Be safe, and come home.See our website for privacy information.

On this episode of KSL's beyond the badge, we honor Chief Tracy Wyant of the Taylorsville Police Department. When an armed bank robbery happened, they fled at a high rate of speed and smashed into a car. The driver was unable to care for her dog that was in the care at the time of the accident, so Chief Wyant cared for the dog until the driver had recovered. He not only helped a woman escape her car after a terrible car accident, but returned for her dog and helped nurse him back to health. KSL's Beyond the Badge recognizes the good work that Utah's public safety officers do every day to make each of our lives better. Listen to Utah's Morning News every weekday as Amanda Dickson highlights the everyday heroes who work tirelessly to keep us safe. Officers are nominated by their respective police chiefs, sheriffs and supervisors, and the general public. Those featured are selected by a committee composed of representatives from KSL, the Department of Public Safety and Utah Local Governments Trust. KSL has also partnered with the Utah Lieutenant Governor to help execute the program. Beyond the badge is sponsored by the Utah Local Government's Trust. Protecting those who protect you. Providing specialized insurance products and services protecting more than 540 local governments. Be safe, and come home.See our website for privacy information.

On this episode of KSL's beyond the badge, we honor Sergeant Aaron Johnson of the Utah Department of Corrections at the Utah State Prison. Sergeant Johnson wants to make sure the 98% of the inmates returning to society are the best class of citizen that they can be. Sergeant Johnson also takes his duty beyond the State Prison by helping under privledged kids learn to play football. A father of 5 himself, he's taking on a lot in the community. KSL's Beyond the Badge recognizes the good work that Utah's public safety officers do every day to make each of our lives better. Listen to Utah's Morning News every weekday as Amanda Dickson highlights the everyday heroes who work tirelessly to keep us safe. Officers are nominated by their respective police chiefs, sheriffs and supervisors, and the general public. Those featured are selected by a committee composed of representatives from KSL, the Department of Public Safety and Utah Local Governments Trust. KSL has also partnered with the Utah Lieutenant Governor to help execute the program. Beyond the badge is sponsored by the Utah Local Government's Trust. Protecting those who protect you. Providing specialized insurance products and services protecting more than 540 local governments. Be safe, and come home.See our website for privacy information.

On this episode of KSL's beyond the badge, we honor Officer Nate Rackham of the Brigham City Police Department. Officer Rackham was helping a sergeant with a traffic stop where someone was arrested on a warrant. In the car was a mother and three kids in the car. He got the permission to get them a hotel room and paid for it with his own money. He didn't feel good about leaving them out in the cold without anywhere to go.  KSL's Beyond the Badge recognizes the good work that Utah's public safety officers do every day to make each of our lives better. Listen to Utah's Morning News every weekday as Amanda Dickson highlights the everyday heroes who work tirelessly to keep us safe. Officers are nominated by their respective police chiefs, sheriffs and supervisors, and the general public. Those featured are selected by a committee composed of representatives from KSL, the Department of Public Safety and Utah Local Governments Trust. KSL has also partnered with the Utah Lieutenant Governor to help execute the program. Beyond the badge is sponsored by the Utah Local Government's Trust. Protecting those who protect you. Providing specialized insurance products and services protecting more than 540 local governments. Be safe, and come home.See our website for privacy information.

On this episode of KSL's beyond the badge, we honor Officer Kristian Johnson of the Logan Police Department. A former Lawyer turned police officer, Officer Johnson was on a call helping a woman who was legally blind. When he had finished his work, he asked the woman if there was anything else he could do for her. When she requested that he sing a song she liked, he didn't back down. And it was all captured on his vest camera. Officer Johnson just loves what he does. KSL's Beyond the Badge recognizes the good work that Utah's public safety officers do every day to make each of our lives better. Listen to Utah's Morning News every weekday as Amanda Dickson highlights the everyday heroes who work tirelessly to keep us safe. Officers are nominated by their respective police chiefs, sheriffs and supervisors, and the general public. Those featured are selected by a committee composed of representatives from KSL, the Department of Public Safety and Utah Local Governments Trust. KSL has also partnered with the Utah Lieutenant Governor to help execute the program. Beyond the badge is sponsored by the Utah Local Government's Trust. Protecting those who protect you. Providing specialized insurance products and services protecting more than 540 local governments. Be safe, and come home.See our website for privacy information.

On this episode of KSL's beyond the badge, we honor Sergeant Shane Nebeker of the Utah Highway Patrol. Sergeant Nebeker was dispatched to a local elderly woman who had run out of gas on the freeway. The woman was on oxygen and was almost still in traffic on the side of the road. Sergeant Nebeker helped push her into the port of entry and bought her five gallons of gasoline to help the woman get back on the road to get to where she needed to be. KSL's Beyond the Badge recognizes the good work that Utah's public safety officers do every day to make each of our lives better. Listen to Utah's Morning News every weekday as Amanda Dickson highlights the everyday heroes who work tirelessly to keep us safe. Officers are nominated by their respective police chiefs, sheriffs and supervisors, and the general public. Those featured are selected by a committee composed of representatives from KSL, the Department of Public Safety and Utah Local Governments Trust. KSL has also partnered with the Utah Lieutenant Governor to help execute the program. Beyond the badge is sponsored by the Utah Local Government's Trust. Protecting those who protect you. Providing specialized insurance products and services protecting more than 540 local governments. Be safe, and come home.See our website for privacy information.

On this episode of KSL's beyond the badge, we honor Officer Vernon Herrst of the Central Utah Correctional Facility in Gunnison. Officer Herrst found that many of the inmates were stagnant with their education. When asked, many said they were on the waiting list to take classes. Officer Herrst decided to take it upon himself to have the inmates start teaching each other, and it's had a great affect on the inmates. KSL's Beyond the Badge recognizes the good work that Utah's public safety officers do every day to make each of our lives better. Listen to Utah's Morning News every weekday as Amanda Dickson highlights the everyday heroes who work tirelessly to keep us safe. Officers are nominated by their respective police chiefs, sheriffs and supervisors, and the general public. Those featured are selected by a committee composed of representatives from KSL, the Department of Public Safety and Utah Local Governments Trust. KSL has also partnered with the Utah Lieutenant Governor to help execute the program. Beyond the badge is sponsored by the Utah Local Government's Trust. Protecting those who protect you. Providing specialized insurance products and services protecting more than 540 local governments. Be safe, and come home.See our website for privacy information.

On this episode of KSL's beyond the badge, we honor Officer Thomas Talbert of the Moab City Police & Deputy Austin Brewer of the Grand County Sheriff's Department. Both officers were called to a restaurant where a man had discharged a firearm outside. When the man ran inside to the restaurant with a couple hundred people, the officers took precautionary measures to get the gun away from the man, while also keeping the people in the restaurant safe. No one was injured in this terrifying experience.   KSL's Beyond the Badge recognizes the good work that Utah's public safety officers do every day to make each of our lives better. Listen to Utah's Morning News every weekday as Amanda Dickson highlights the everyday heroes who work tirelessly to keep us safe. Officers are nominated by their respective police chiefs, sheriffs and supervisors, and the general public. Those featured are selected by a committee composed of representatives from KSL, the Department of Public Safety and Utah Local Governments Trust. KSL has also partnered with the Utah Lieutenant Governor to help execute the program. Beyond the badge is sponsored by the Utah Local Government's Trust. Protecting those who protect you. Providing specialized insurance products and services protecting more than 540 local governments. Be safe, and come home.See our website for privacy information.

On this episode of KSL's beyond the badge, we honor Officer Tyler Tracy of the Salt Lake Police Department. When Officer Tracy found himself in an active shooter situation with a suicidal man, he knew that he had to get people evacuated from the surrounding areas. In one case he acted as a human shield to escort a woman to safety, with only his bulletproof vest as protection. Officer Tracy he acted, and did what he knew was right to protect. KSL's Beyond the Badge recognizes the good work that Utah's public safety officers do every day to make each of our lives better. Listen to Utah's Morning News every weekday as Amanda Dickson highlights the everyday heroes who work tirelessly to keep us safe. Officers are nominated by their respective police chiefs, sheriffs and supervisors, and the general public. Those featured are selected by a committee composed of representatives from KSL, the Department of Public Safety and Utah Local Governments Trust. KSL has also partnered with the Utah Lieutenant Governor to help execute the program. Beyond the badge is sponsored by the Utah Local Government's Trust. Protecting those who protect you. Providing specialized insurance products and services protecting more than 540 local governments. Be safe, and come home.See our website for privacy information.

On this episode of KSL's beyond the badge, we honor Officer Adrian Montelongo of the South Jordan Police Department who, while working his beat one day, decided to pull people over. Instead of giving them a ticket though, the shocked citizens found out that he was handing out coupons for a frozen treat so they could enjoy the day a little more. Officer Montelongo says that it's something as simple as interacting with people, or giving out a coupon for a frozen treat that can help the community. KSL's Beyond the Badge recognizes the good work that Utah's public safety officers do every day to make each of our lives better. Listen to Utah's Morning News every weekday as Amanda Dickson highlights the everyday heroes who work tirelessly to keep us safe. Officers are nominated by their respective police chiefs, sheriffs and supervisors, and the general public. Those featured are selected by a committee composed of representatives from KSL, the Department of Public Safety and Utah Local Governments Trust. KSL has also partnered with the Utah Lieutenant Governor to help execute the program. Beyond the badge is sponsored by the Utah Local Government's Trust. Protecting those who protect you. Providing specialized insurance products and services protecting more than 540 local governments. Be safe, and come home.See our website for privacy information.

On this episode of KSL's beyond the badge, we honor Officer Tim Prince of the South Jordan Police Department. After a woman's mother died, she discovered that her mother's rings had been stolen. When she contacted the South Jordan Police Department, Officer Tim Prince was able to track down the pawn shop that had sold one of the rings and actually had one in the shop. The other was recovered from who it had been sold to. All of the woman's mother's rings were recovered thanks to Officer Prince. KSL's Beyond the Badge recognizes the good work that Utah's public safety officers do every day to make each of our lives better. Listen to Utah's Morning News every weekday as Amanda Dickson highlights the everyday heroes who work tirelessly to keep us safe. Officers are nominated by their respective police chiefs, sheriffs and supervisors, and the general public. Those featured are selected by a committee composed of representatives from KSL, the Department of Public Safety and Utah Local Governments Trust. KSL has also partnered with the Utah Lieutenant Governor to help execute the program. Beyond the badge is sponsored by the Utah Local Government's Trust. Protecting those who protect you. Providing specialized insurance products and services protecting more than 540 local governments. Be safe, and come home.See our website for privacy information.

On this episode of KSL's beyond the badge, we honor Corporal Jason Ruch of the Saratoga Springs Police Department. After a nasty traffic accident, Corporal Ruch wanted the young daughter involved in the accident to feel a little better. He brought her a toy, of which he had several in his car, which the daughter would later re-name to Ruch to commemorate how nice he had been to her that night. Corporal Ruch sees what he did as just another way he can help to give back to the community. KSL's Beyond the Badge recognizes the good work that Utah's public safety officers do every day to make each of our lives better. Listen to Utah's Morning News every weekday as Amanda Dickson highlights the everyday heroes who work tirelessly to keep us safe. Officers are nominated by their respective police chiefs, sheriffs and supervisors, and the general public. Those featured are selected by a committee composed of representatives from KSL, the Department of Public Safety and Utah Local Governments Trust. KSL has also partnered with the Utah Lieutenant Governor to help execute the program. Beyond the badge is sponsored by the Utah Local Government's Trust. Protecting those who protect you. Providing specialized insurance products and services protecting more than 540 local governments. Be safe, and come home.See our website for privacy information.

On this episode of KSL's beyond the badge, we honor Sergeant Nick Napierski. When a man blew a tire on his trailer while driving on Highway 6, Sergeant Napierski didn't think twice about helping the man in need to get him back on the road. Sergeant Napierski says that "it may be our hundreth crash we've seen this week.... literally 50 years from now these people remember, and they remember the officer that was there". A simple everyday gesture, that could leave a lasting impact on the person he's helped. KSL's Beyond the Badge recognizes the good work that Utah's public safety officers do every day to make each of our lives better. Listen to Utah's Morning News every weekday as Amanda Dickson highlights the everyday heroes who work tirelessly to keep us safe. Officers are nominated by their respective police chiefs, sheriffs and supervisors, and the general public. Those featured are selected by a committee composed of representatives from KSL, the Department of Public Safety and Utah Local Governments Trust. KSL has also partnered with the Utah Lieutenant Governor to help execute the program. Beyond the badge is sponsored by the Utah Local Government's Trust. Protecting those who protect you. Providing specialized insurance products and services protecting more than 540 local governments. Be safe, and come home.See our website for privacy information.

On this episode of KSL's beyond the badge, we honor Agent Crystal Wallace of the Department of Public Safety's: Project Rio Grande. She noticed a homeless man who continued to get dirtier and dirtier over time. When she approached him, she initially thought he had drugs in his system, but in fact, he had some mental illness. At one point she brought him to the hospital to get him the medications he needed, and he became normal, talkative, and friendly.  KSL's Beyond the Badge recognizes the good work that Utah's public safety officers do every day to make each of our lives better. Listen to Utah's Morning News every weekday as Amanda Dickson highlights the everyday heroes who work tirelessly to keep us safe. Officers are nominated by their respective police chiefs, sheriffs and supervisors, and the general public. Those featured are selected by a committee composed of representatives from KSL, the Department of Public Safety and Utah Local Governments Trust. KSL has also partnered with the Utah Lieutenant Governor to help execute the program. Beyond the badge is sponsored by the Utah Local Government's Trust. Protecting those who protect you. Providing specialized insurance products and services protecting more than 540 local governments. Be safe, and come home.  See our website for privacy information.

On this episode of beyond the badge, we honor Sergeant Justin Gordon of the Utah County Sheriff's Office found himself in an undesirable situation when he was called to a domestic violence situation inside a vehicle coming down the canyon. When he found a young child helpless, Sergeant Gordon helped by feeding the child when they were in need. KSL's Beyond the Badge recognizes the good work that Utah's public safety officers do every day to make each of our lives better. Listen to Utah's Morning News every weekday as Amanda Dickson highlights the everyday heroes who work tirelessly to keep us safe. Officers are nominated by their respective police chiefs, sheriffs and supervisors, and the general public. Those featured are selected by a committee composed of representatives from KSL, the Department of Public Safety and Utah Local Governments Trust. KSL has also partnered with the Utah Lieutenant Governor to help execute the program. Beyond the badge is sponsored by the Utah Local Government's Trust. Protecting those who protect you. Providing specialized insurance products and services protecting more than 540 local governments. Be safe, and come home.  See our website for privacy information.

On this episode of KSL's beyond the badge, we honor Sergeant Kevin Norris who was waiting for court. While waiting, an active and wild child was there with her dad. When the dad had to go in, and the child was not allowed to follow, Sergeant Norris took the child for a walk and a drink, and they watched videos until she fell asleep. The moment was captured in a video that went viral. KSL's Beyond the Badge recognizes the good work that Utah's public safety officers do every day to make each of our lives better. Listen to Utah's Morning News every weekday as Amanda Dickson highlights the everyday heroes who work tirelessly to keep us safe. Officers are nominated by their respective police chiefs, sheriffs and supervisors, and the general public. Those featured are selected by a committee composed of representatives from KSL, the Department of Public Safety and Utah Local Governments Trust. KSL has also partnered with the Utah Lieutenant Governor to help execute the program. Beyond the badge is sponsored by the Utah Local Government's Trust. Protecting those who protect you. Providing specialized insurance products and services protecting more than 540 local governments. Be safe, and come home.  See our website for privacy information.

Officer Chad Hayman was patrolling Main Street in Tremonton, Utah, at 2am. He saw a man with a rifle looking into Western Billiards.  Earlier that evening, this man had been in a dispute with some of the people there. Officer Hayman confronted the armed man, who then fled.  Hayman pursued and was able to arrest him safely.    See our website for privacy information.

Deputy Kyle Adams of the Sanpete Sheriff's Department went to a welfare check of a man at a family cabin.  Unable to contact the man, Deputy Adams decided to stay and search the mountain. The man was hurt and had been alone and exposed for three nights.  When Deputy Adams found him, he was barely clinging to life.    See our website for privacy information.

Lt Perry has had an amazing career and is also a State Representative. He has distinguished himself countless times with the compassion he brings to the role of a police officer and state trooper. These include going far and beyond in taking care of the needs of crash victims, local efforts in his community, and the ownership he take in looking out for two of the surviving spouses of fallen troopers, who both worked under his command. Lt Perry has taken families with children into his home to give them a safe a warm place to stay following a tragedy they had been involved in. Lt / Representative Perry also worked for years to pass a primary seatbelt law, because he knew it would save lives.See our website for privacy information.

Cottonwood Heights was terrorized by a robber who hit 5 businesses in a two week period. The suspect produced a firearm in each of the robberies and became bolder after each successful attempt. Sergeant Dan Morzelewski (then Detective) used every resource available to identify the suspect but was unsuccessful in in apprehending this person of interest. Morzelewski talked to countless witnesses and combed through several suspects spending nights and weekends watching businesses. On 5/27/17 while off duty at the Dan’s supermarket Dan recognized who he believed to be the suspect and coordinated efforts to apprehend him. Zane James was charged in 3rd District court with all 5 robberies. See our website for privacy information.

Officer Kevin Salmon responded to a call of a theft of a bicycle on Town Circle. Someone had cut the lock to a shed and stole a girls bicycle. The victim, a 12 year old girl who had immigrated here with her family from Russia had won the bike at her school by winning a reading contest. In its place, the thief had left a bucket of human feces. Obviously both the girl and her mother were devastated. On his own volition, Officer Salmon went to Target and purchased the girl a replacement bike with his own money. When he brought it back to the girls house, she was beyond words.  The family was so grateful. See our website for privacy information.

Orem Police Lieutenant Craig Martinez put himself in the hot seat to teach families an important lesson about the dangers of children playing or being left in cars in hot weather. He live streamed his experience sitting in his patrol car in full sun.  The interior temperature went up to 127 degrees.  His heart rate increased by 47 beats per minute (even though he never moved), and and his core temperature went up three degrees. It was a startling demonstration of how quickly things can get very dangerous for unattended children in hot cars. Parents sometimes forget small children in the car.  Have something in your car to remind you to check for kids.See our website for privacy information.

The following letter was written by Heather Walker, a citizen of Davis County: "I encountered a hero today. Sheriff Todd Richardson of Davis County came to Lily and my rescue today. Heading southbound on I-15 approaching Farmington my back left tire went flat. Fortunately, I could feel a pull and heard it and was able to pull over, but we were stuck on the left side of the road with minimal space between us and the other cars going 75+ past us. I called road side assistance and my husband and then just sat there frozen in the car with my 9-year old who we were trying to get her to her dance competition in Magna. I really was terrified to get out and just kept an eye in my rear view mirror keeping tabs on approaching cars that they weren't drifting over. Maternal instincts set in to keep Lily safe. Major relief came when I saw an unmarked police car heading the other way, mind you, pull into the emergency turn around and back up to our car. He was the most compassionate person and a true hero at that moment. Not even on duty, with his daughter in the car, he came to our rescue. We worked trying to get the spare tire from under the car (which is a whole story itself) and then proceeded to change it all himself. Thank you to that amazing man and I pray that many, many blessings come your way! Words from my Lily: thank you for stopping and helping us. I'm grateful for that."See our website for privacy information.

On Wednesday, March 8th, AP&P Agent Marc Miller went above and beyond in attempting to help one of his probationer. Marc had received a call from the family of one of his probationers, Bobby Orris. Bobby's family was concerned for his welfare as they had not heard from him for a few days. Agent Miller, along with Agent Seth Peterson spent considerable time driving around Ogden attempting to locate Bobby. Eventually, they went back to the Bobby’s reported address. When Agent Miller and Peterson arrived they received no response at the front or back door of the home and could smell a strong odor of natural gas near the door. As they were returning to their car to call for assistance, the house suddenly exploded sending the roof into the air and back down in the location they had been standing just a few minutes prior. The home immediately erupted into flames. Agent Miller kicked in the front door and entered the home in an attempt to rescue anyone inside. Agent Miller was eventually forced to back out of the home as the smoke was too thick and flames too high to remain. Within seconds of his retreat, a neighbor pointed to a person inside the home by a second floor window. Agent Miller recognized his probationer, Bobby Orris and began yelling for him to crawl out of the window Eventually, Bobby came out, onto the roof, and slid down to Marc, Seth and the firefighters below. Marc showed great bravery, professionalism, and compassion during this incident.See our website for privacy information.

The following nomination comes from Jean North, a citizen of Heber City: Detective Tammy Thacker has devoted her career to helping make her community a safe, exceptional place for the children of our community to grow up in. She is the strongest advocate for the children in the Heber Valley. When Detective Thacker is involved with Children in the community they find a friend in her. She goes above and beyond what is required of her. The children respect and look up to her and are willing to work hand in hand to help better their situation. When she sees a need she is usually the first one to act upon it. An example is a family living in devastating circumstances and in need of help for Christmas. Officer Thacker shared their plea with others in the community and through many long hours and hard work was able to make their home a safe home and more comfortable to live in. She purchased a Christmas tree and gifts from her own pocket so the children in the family would have a Christmas. Her comment when she finished, "What a heartfelt gift I have received this Christmas." Detective Thacker is a wife, mother, homemaker and a great friend to all who has the privilege of knowing her. She loves to can fruits and vegetables she grows in her own garden. Her yard is filled with beautiful flowers and herbs as she enjoys working in her yard and garden. She has many talents that she shares often with everyone. She loves to go four wheeling, camping and cooking dutch oven dinners. She is such a vital asset to our community and we are grateful to have her and work alongside her in our community. She truly makes a difference. Detective Thacker works with the School Counselors in expressing her concerns and building up students who need that little extra push. Detective Thacker started Shop with a Cop in the Heber Valley. It is a wonderful program and is going strong to this day. Detective Thacker felt a need to have a stronger bond between the children and officers in the valley. She instigated an event called Kid's Academy. It was a free event offered to any child between the ages of 10-14. Kids learned what it is like to be a police officer, use radio, traffic stops, shooting sim guns, finger printing, and evidence gathering, physical fitness and more. Lunch was provided and those who attended went away with a new found alliance with the Police Department. Many of her co-workers helped make this event successful. It went over so well that she is planning on for this year also. Detective Thacker is involved in The Latino's In Action program helping promote and building stronger relationship's for these students to improve throughout the Heber Valley.See our website for privacy information.

A woman was traveling through Green River in Emery County when she found herself in a difficult position. Her husband was a US Marine killed in action and she was all alone. She had travelled for a job opportunity that didn't pan out and thankfully it was Deputy Kay Jensen who found her. When the woman explained she had no food or money, Deputy Jensen opened his wallet and gave the woman all the cash he had. He didn't even hesitate. The woman began to cry stating she couldn’t take the money; Deputy Jensen put the money in the backpack the woman was carrying and told her to get something to eat and to think of only good things. Deputy Jensen then arranged for her to get to an airport so she could return to her family. This story was relayed to the Emery County Sheriff by a citizen witness. Had that witness stayed quiet, we would never have known this story because Deputy Jensen didn't tell anyone what he'd done. He's a humble man who serves the people of Emery County.See our website for privacy information.

Officer Jeremy Barnes was on vacation in Montana with his wife when they witnessed a robbery at a pharmacy. She alerted him to the robbery, asking if he had his gun.  He didn't, but went in anyway. He interrupted an armed robbery and retreated when a gun was pointed at him.  He retreated and hid and as the gunman attempted to leave, Officer Barnes ambushed him.  The gun went off during the struggle, but Jeremy was able to seize it and hold the robber at gunpoint until police arrived. Officer Barnes is a veteran of the Draper City Police Department and currently works teaching other officers at the Utah Department of Public Safety.See our website for privacy information.

In February of 2017, Officer Ottesen responded to a local clinic for a welfare check. The clinic reported that a 19 year old female had wandered into the clinic and was hanging out in the lobby. She was not properly dressed for the cold weather and had nowhere to go. When Officer Ottesen arrived he learned the woman was homeless, and had some developmental disabilities.  She had been living with her mother but they were kicked out of their apartment and her mother was now in a nursing home. The woman could not stay with her mother at the nursing home and family that she had in the area would not take her in. Officer Ottesen called local resources to see if he could find her a place to stay but had no success. The temperatures were low and instead of leaving her on her own to roam from place to place looking for shelter, Officer Otteson paid for a two night stay at a local hotel with his own money.  He also provided her with phone numbers to resources that could possibly assist her. Officer Ottesen went above and beyond in assisting this young lady and this is typical of the good work he does on a daily basis. See our website for privacy information.