American Fork appoints interim police chief

American Fork appoints interim police chief

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AMERICAN FORK — Lt. Darren Falslev was appointed Thursday as American Fork's interim police chief, replacing veteran Chief Lance Call.

Call stepped down earlier this month "to pursue some other opportunities," he said. His last day on the job was Wednesday.

"I want to make sure things are done correctly, and I want to make sure standards are met," said Falslev, adding that he plans to continue many policies from Call's tenure.

"I want to maintain accountability for when people do wrong and provide recognition for when people do right," he said.

Falslev has served with the American Fork Police Department for 24 years, making him the city's longest tenured officer.

The department plans to fill the full-time position by fall, according to Judy Thimakis, the city's human resources director.

Most recently, Falslev has worked with the Utah County Major Crimes Task Force. Prior to his work there, he served as both the lieutenant division commander of investigations and department spokesman for American Fork police.

Falslev is also an adjunct professor at Utah Valley University, where he teaches criminal justice management, community policing, and police field operations.

Falslev received a master's degree in public administration from Andrew Jackson University and completed training for upper-level supervisors from Northwestern University's School of Police Staff and Command.

Falslev will be assisted by the police department's continuing second-in-command and spokesman Lt. Sam Liddiard.

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