Kelly Bennett serves as the Chief of Police for Clearfield City. According to the city's department head listings, he leads the Police Department, working alongside other city officials such as City Manager JJ Allen and Assistant City Manager Spencer Brimley. Bennett's career in public safety began in 1994, when he worked as a dispatcher for both Clearfield City and the Davis County Sheriff’s Office.
Following his start in dispatch, Bennett pursued formal police training. He attended the Weber State University Police Academy and graduated in January of 1997. Since that graduation, Bennett has held a variety of positions within law enforcement agencies serving Clearfield and Davis County. He was hired by the Clearfield City Police Department in 2003 to serve as a detective. In that role, he was assigned to manage the Clearfield City Dispatch Center and was responsible for coordinating the Crime Free Housing Program.
Bennett's progression through the department involved several promotions and transfers. In 2005, he was promoted to the rank of corporal and moved to the patrol division. Shortly after that promotion, he was promoted to the rank of sergeant within the patrol division. In 2010, he transferred to the detective division. By 2014, Bennett was promoted to the rank of lieutenant, a position in which he oversaw the patrol, records, and code enforcement divisions. In June of 2017, he was promoted to the rank of assistant chief.
As the current Chief of Police, Bennett oversees a department that provides various public services to the residents of Clearfield. The department maintains a 24-hour dispatch center and handles several administrative and investigative functions. The department's records division operates from Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and on Fridays from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., except during major holidays. The business office for the department is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Residents interact with the police department through various services, including the ability to tip a cop regarding criminal or suspicious activity. This tip service allows individuals to provide information, and they may choose to leave their information anonymously. Additionally, the department manages the Autism Awareness Enrollment. This voluntary program allows residents to submit forms that are entered into the Clearfield Police Department Records Management System. Once entered, this information is accessible by the Clearfield Dispatch Center to help emergency responders, including law enforcement, EMS, and Fire personnel, communicate and interact with individuals with autism. The department also facilitates the payment of citations online or in person at Clearfield City courts.
What this means for Clearfield
For the residents of Clearfield, Kelly Bennett's long history in local public safety means the police department is led by an official with decades of experience in the community. His tenure includes roles in dispatch, investigations, and patrol, ensuring the department manages everything from autism awareness enrollment to emergency dispatch services.
