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Hello Friends and Neighbors,
My name is Andy Oblad and I am running for Davis County Sheriff.
My amazing wife and our family live in Farmington. Davis County is our home and our favorite thing to do is spend time together. I am grateful for their support in all I do.
For the past seven years, I had the privilege of serving Davis County as a leader in the Sheriff's Office. I have had the opportunity to serve as Chief Deputy in all three bureaus of the Sheriff's Office. I am currently assigned as the Chief Deputy in Corrections.
I started my law enforcement career in Salt Lake City serving 21 years in many assignments while promoting through the ranks to lieutenant.
In January of 2019, Sheriff Kelly Sparks invited me to bring my leadership, experience and professionalism to Davis County. He appointed me to Chief Deputy over Law Enforcement.
I am so glad that he did! I love the people in our community and working for the Sheriff's Office. We have outstanding employees at the Sheriff’s Office working in many areas. I really enjoy my job and the feeling of belonging that I share with my coworkers.
To be the elected Sheriff is a massive responsibility and something I do not take lightly. I have been working closely with Sheriff Sparks and many other Sheriffs throughout Utah. I have seen first hand how much time and effort is required to lead the largest law enforcement agency in Davis County. The Sheriff meets often with legislators, supporting upcoming bills and laws to ensure public safety is a top priority in our community. The Sheriff also takes a stand against bills that will weaken our ability to keep our communities safe. The Sheriff is directly responsible for the 57 million dollar annual budget so we can have deputies patrolling in our neighborhoods and schools. Bailiffs in our Courts, Dispatchers answering emergency calls and sending help. Detectives following up on leads and Crime Lab personnel collecting and maintaining evidence. Deputies and civilians to keep the jail running smoothly. The Sheriff creates and sets policy for the Office supervising 350 employees.
Sheriff Sparks will be retiring at the end of his current term. Sheriff Sparks is endorsing me to run for Sheriff to continue on with the wonderful work our office is doing every day to serve the community and improve the lives of everyone in Davis County.
Since 2019, we have made big changes and we have rebuilt relationships with the Davis County Commission and the Controller’s Office. We have worked to forge strong partnerships with local City, County and State police and fire agencies. Our reputation is now one of professionalism and respect in Davis County and throughout the entire state. We worked through the Paramedic Program transition, the pandemic and are currently striving to consolidate public safety dispatch with Layton City.
As a chief deputy for seven years, I have experience managing the budget in all three bureaus of the Sheriff's Office. I have experience setting goals and expectations for the Office and experience holding personnel accountable when appropriate. I have had to make difficult decisions and I had to have hard conversations with employees that made career ending mistakes. I have been able to start new programs and policies and recruit top leaders. I am responsible for the largest area of the Sheriff's Office making many decisions daily that effect our personnel as well as the 700 plus inmates we supervise. I make hiring decisions and discipline decisions to keep our office running smoothly.
28 years of experience, education and leadership has prepared me to lead the Sheriff's Office. Please see the videos and news stories below.
If elected, I plan to continue making the Sheriff's Office the most professional agency. I will make school safety a top priority. I plan to focus on increasing our communication and interaction with our neighbors and community partners. I will continue to make training available for our citizens through our Intern Program, the Citizens Academy and through our awesome Emergency Manager. I will also focus on training for our civilian and sworn employees and work hard to recruit new employees while retaining my beloved coworkers.
"After responding to three active shooter events in Salt Lake City, I realized how important it is to have a relationship with God and to recognize His hand in my life. He was guiding me and keeping me safe. I need to do all I can, doing my part to train so I can be proficient. I need to bring the necessary tools and equipment and show up to work hard every day. I believe that if our cause is just, our team will be successful." Andy Oblad
Experience - Education - Leadership
Experience
28 years of law enforcement experience
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In 1996, Andy Oblad began his career at the Salt Lake City Police Department (SLCPD) working in Patrol. He then worked on the Motor Squad, and later as a School Resource Officer (SRO).
In 2006, he promoted to Patrol Sergeant and then led the Downtown Bike Squad. He also served as the Accident Investigations Sergeant and later as a sergeant in Internal Affairs.
In 2015, Andy promoted to lieutenant working as the Watch Commander supervising both patrol divisions.
In 2017, he retired from SLCPD as the Special Operations Lieutenant and went to work at the Utah Jazz as the Team Security Specialist.
Andy traveled with the team to Canada, Mexico and every state where the NBA plays. He provided security and executive protection for players and coaches at home and on the road.
In 2019, Andy was appointed Chief Deputy for Davis County Sheriff's Office. He has served as Chief in all three bureaus.
For more information on Andy's experience including awards and commendations please see the page below.
Education
Andy graduated from Arizona State University with a master’s degree in Emergency Management and Homeland Security.
He also holds a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice Administration from Columbia College.
In 2023, Andy successfully completed the FBI National Academy (FBI NA) in Quantico, Virginia. The FBI NA is recognized as the top training academy in the nation with police leaders attending from all over the world. It includes graduate level classes from the University of Virginia. The FBINA is a professional course of study for U.S. and international law enforcement managers nominated by their agency heads because of demonstrated leadership qualities. The 10-week program serves to improve the administration of justice in police departments and agencies at home and abroad and to raise law enforcement standards, knowledge, and cooperation worldwide.
Leadership
Andy has 18 years of progressive leadership in two major law enforcement agencies including Davis County Sheriff's Office and SLCPD.
For the past 7 years, Andy has been serving Davis County as Chief Deputy over all three bureaus: Law Enforcement 4 years, Administration 2 years and currently Corrections.
As the Law Enforcement Chief, Andy set up the Peer Support Team and helped the County to transition from a sworn deputy serving as the Emergency Manger to a Civilian Emergency Manager with an Emergency Planner. Andy also started and trained the Internal Affairs Unit (IA) that he helped to later grow into the Professional Standards Unit including Training and IA.
For 7 years, Andy has been mentored and taught by Sheriff Kelly Sparks. Andy has learned a lot from Sheriff Sparks and has been covering for Sheriff Sparks whenever he has been out of the office. Andy sits on boards with commissioners, city mayors and mangers along with other community leaders.
Andy has great relationships with the other Chiefs of Police and their personnel throughout Davis County. He also has built relationships with police leaders in Salt Lake, Morgan, Tooele, Utah, Weber and other counties.
Commendations and Awards
Salt Lake City Police Department Medal of Valor
Andy was awarded the Medal of Valor for courageously putting his life in imminent danger to protect and save the lives of citizens and fellow officers while confronting an armed gunman during the Trolley Square shooting incident.
Special Recognition Award
Utah Chief's of Police Association
Special Recognition Award for Heroic Action
on behalf of the citizens of Utah
2007
Utah Peace Officers Association
Medal of Valor
On February 12, 2007, Andy Oblad was on duty, Oblad responded to a reported shooting at Trolley Square.
Oblad and other officers located the suspect randomly shooting innocent citizens with a shotgun and a revolver. These officers engaged the suspect in a gunfight, preventing further injury of death to the citizens there that night.
core principles
I am aligned with the Republican Party, its Core Principles and Party Platform.
The image of the elephant was used by Abraham Lincoln in a campaign newspaper. The Republican Party has highlighted the animals strength, dignity and intelligence.
Don't swap horses in the middle of the stream was Abraham Lincoln's 1864 reelection moto. I think its fitting today for my campaign as we are in the middle of something great with momentum moving forward.
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KUTV News Article
Officer Involved Critical Incident that Lieutenant Andy Oblad was involved in- September 28, 2017 Police Shooting at gas station ruled justified, "Officers did everything by the book"
Deseret News Article
Officer reflects on 21 years of service and 2 really bad days by Pat Reavy October 30, 2017
Between the Lines Podcast
Officer reflects on 21 years of service and 2 really bad days by Pat Reavy October 30, 2017
Caliber Press Video
Lieutenant Andy Oblad OICI responding to an officer in need.
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