NORTH OGDEN, Utah — The Chief of Police for North Ogden City, Brian Eynon, has been placed on administrative leave for over a week as an investigation into a potential police policy violation is conducted.
According to a statement from the city, Chief Eynon was put on leave on February 12 following a review of a police policy violation. The investigation, being carried out by an independent third party, was prompted by information received by the North Ogden City Council. The release did not provide additional specifics regarding the nature of the information or the allegations involved.
Eynon, who was appointed as North Ogden’s chief of police on May 30, 2024, has had a long career in law enforcement. Prior to his appointment as chief, he served with the Ogden Police Department for a decade, holding various roles including sergeant, lieutenant, and division commander.
The city has emphasized that placing Eynon on administrative leave is standard procedure during such investigations and that the matter does not involve any criminal allegations. Officials clarified that the investigation is focused on internal police policy and does not suggest any misconduct or wrongdoing by the chief.
The outcome of the ongoing investigation remains uncertain, and the city has committed to transparency once the review process concludes.
As of now, there are no further updates regarding the timeline or specific details of the inquiry.