New deputies strengthen Eagle Mountain’s law enforcement team

Two new deputies recently joined the ranks of the Utah County Sheriff’s Office Eagle Mountain Division, bringing years of experience and a strong commitment to community safety.

During the Eagle Mountain City Council meeting Tuesday night, Chief Deputy Erik Knutzen introduced Deputies Cameron Turley and Robert Bingham to City leaders and residents, highlighting their backgrounds and recent contributions to public safety.

“You have a police department. It’s the Utah County Sheriff’s Office,” Knutzen said. “We’re full-time assigned out here. You have 35 sworn deputies. We were lucky enough to hire these two guys from different agencies, and just good people.”

Deputy Turley joins Eagle Mountain after nearly eight years of law enforcement service in Davis County. He also brings specialized training as a paramedic and K9 handler, which Knutzen said will be a valuable asset to the team.

Deputy Bingham, who relocated from Washington State, has already made an impression among his peers, and not just for his sense of humor.

“He’s our resident Bradley Cooper,” Knutzen joked, adding that Bingham is another seasoned deputy with a strong work ethic and an interest in serving Eagle Mountain residents.

Both deputies have already made an impact in the field. Knutzen shared details of a recent case that showcased their initiative and professionalism.

“One case in particular that happened with these two gentlemen — Deputy Bingham, I think, was the lead on it — had a phenomenal arrest,” Knutzen said. “They did a traffic stop, in good old police fashion, and discovered a lot of things — including stolen weapons. But more importantly, they took a pound of powdered fentanyl off the street.”

The suspects, both from out of state, were arrested and booked into the Utah County Jail, where they face potential federal charges.

“There’s a minimum mandatory sentence — I believe about 20 years — on that pound of powdered fentanyl,” Knutzen said. “They did a great job.”

Knutzen said the arrests highlight the level of dedication Eagle Mountain’s deputies bring to protecting the community.

“They have a vested interest in Eagle Mountain,” he said. “I’m proud to say they belong to the Sheriff’s Office, and they belong to Eagle Mountain City in providing law enforcement services out here.”