Dear Neighbors,

I am writing to share my full endorsement of Aaron Perry for Davis County Sheriff. I have

known Aaron and his wife since they started working in the Sheriff’s Office ambulance division

back in the 1990s. I later instructed some of Aaron’s police academy classes.

During my time as a Captain at the Sheriff’s Office and as an investigator for the Medical

Examiner’s office, I worked with Aaron on many occasions. I was always impressed with his

eagerness to learn and his curiosity about tasks that weren’t his direct responsibility including

crime scene investigations and evidence preservation. He was always eager to understand how he

could be helpful to me as a medical examiner. I have seen firsthand that he is a hard-working

family man and a dedicated public servant. He always leads with integrity and takes initiative to

get things done.

I worked for the Davis County Sheriff’s Office for 45 years, serving under nine different Sheriffs

and serving in every leadership position except for Sheriff. I served as Chief Deputy under

Sheriff Glenn Clary. During my career, I have worked for individuals that exhibited great

leadership and I have worked for others that taught me what not to do. I have observed in Aaron

the qualities of a great leader, specifically his desire and ability to help those around him

succeed.

Managing a $60 million budget and leading 350 employees is a massive responsibility. It

requires someone with proven, executive-level law enforcement experience. If you look at the

minimum requirements to be a Police Chief in Davis County, they are 10 to 15 years of law

enforcement experience, with several years at the level of Lieutenant or higher. These

departments are smaller than the Sheriff’s Office, yet they still set a high bar for leadership. This

shows why the position of Sheriff requires someone with a truly substantial background.

Aaron Perry has 23 years of law enforcement experience, including nine years in executive roles

as a Chief Deputy and Deputy Chief. He has the exact skills and experience needed for this job.

That is why I am proud to endorse Aaron Perry for Davis County Sheriff.

Respectfully,

Kenny Payne

Davis County Sheriff’s Office

Captain -Retired

Syracuse, Utah