Spanish Fork swears in new officer and names two sergeants
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Spanish Fork City Council and Police Chief Matt Johnson administered the oath to Officer Cody Samson and recognized promotions for Corey Lewis and David Bowen to sergeant. Council praised the department’s community role.
Spanish Fork Mayor opened the Feb. 3 City Council meeting and Chief Matt Johnson introduced Officer Cody Samson, who took the oath to “preserve, protect and defend” the U.S. and Utah constitutions and serve Spanish Fork. Samson told the council he has 13 years of law‑enforcement experience including service with the American Fork Police Department.
Chief Johnson also announced the promotions of Corey Lewis and David Bowen to sergeant. Johnson said Lewis brings 13 years of experience to the role and has worked recently as a school‑based officer building rapport with students. Bowen, with 11 years of experience and prior service in Provo, has been assigned to the major crimes task force and was recognized for work removing dangerous drugs from local streets.
Council members and the mayor thanked the officers and the police department for their service and noted the role of public safety in maintaining quality of life in Spanish Fork. The council invited the promoted officers and family members to take a photo for the record.
No formal council action was required for the oath or promotions; the recognitions were ceremonial items on the agenda. The council moved on to public comments and other agenda business after the acknowledgments.
