Kaysville Police Chief Solomon Oberg was named 2022 Chief of the Year by the Utah Chiefs of Police Association at their 2023 Annual Conference held in St. George at the end of March. 

The Utah Chiefs of Police Association is an organization established to further the professional advancement of law enforcement; to ensure and maintain greater protection of life and property; to promote and maintain a close bond of friendship and understanding among chiefs of police departments in the State of Utah; to promote policy; to provide a medium of exchange for information and ideas between police chiefs and to advocate or oppose legislation affecting law enforcement. 

To accomplish their purposes, the association provides an opportunity for chiefs and officers to discuss ways and means for the betterment of law enforcement; to serve as a recognized organization in Utah for the collection and exchange of those ideas, information, knowledge and experience in law enforcement through effective networking; review legislative developments in the Utah Legislature and react to those affecting law enforcement in a non-partisan coordinated and professional manner; develop legislation appropriate to the purposes and goals of the Utah Chiefs of Police Association as directed by the Board of Directors, identify supportive legislation and take steps necessary for successful introduction and passage. Oberg serves as the Secretary of the Association’s Board of Directors. 

“Chiefs of the year are nominated by their Mayor, City Managers or other Chiefs within the association,” said Val Shupe, Utah Chiefs of Police Association Executive Director. One Chief is selected from a large, mid-sized, and small department and they are selected based on contributions to their department, the city, and often for their pro-active thought processes toward law enforcement, he said. “It should be noted that Chief Oberg has had oversight in the accreditation of his department,” Shupe said. “The Utah Chiefs of Police Association is very proud of Chief Oberg, his contribution to their organization, and his willingness to be involved in matters that affect those officers who protect and serve.”

Kaysville City will honor Oberg at their April 13, 2023 City Council meeting. “Chief Oberg’s unwavering commitment to serving and safeguarding the people of Kaysville City is truly admirable,” Mayor Tammy Tran said. “His exceptional leadership and tireless efforts have secured him the distinguished honor of being named the Police Chief of the Year and for that, we are immensely proud and grateful.” 

Oberg said his goal has been to provide professional police services to the citizens of Kaysville. He strives for a department where all citizens are treated equally and with respect. λ