Police Chief Update

March 20, 2024

The new recruitment process for the Police Chief position is now underway.  Applications are being accepted, and the first review of applications is scheduled for April 21st. Please click here to read the position profile, characteristics of the ideal candidate, and required education and experience. 

March 6, 2024

The City is today announcing that Gary Jensen is no longer under consideration for the Sandy Police Chief position.  The City followed the established process and ensured that a thorough background check was conducted, and is now acting upon the results of that check.

Today we are also announcing that later this month the City will launch a new recruitment process for the Police Chief position.  The new process will involve more extensive review of candidates before they reach the finalist stage.  The contracted recruiting firm will perform this follow-up search for no additional professional fee (the City will only pay for new advertising expenses).

Interim Chief Yamashita will continue to lead our Police Department while the new recruitment is conducted.  We appreciate the community's interest in this matter, and we also thank our Police Department staff for their continued service and dedication to Sandy.

February 23, 2024

As a result of information that has been brought to the City’s attention during the Police Chief recruitment process, we are announcing a change in the interim leadership of the police department while an investigation is conducted into the accuracy of that information.  Starting today, former Sandy Police Chief Kim Yamashita will lead the Sandy Police Department until Sandy’s next permanent police chief assumes the office.

Though community members may understandably have questions, the City is unable to comment further at this time because of the ongoing investigation.