Building Trust: A Conversation with Sandy Police Leadership

In this powerful episode of Holly’s Highlights, we sit down with leadership from the Sandy City Police Department for an honest and meaningful conversation about trust, transparency, and what modern policing looks like in a growing community along Utah’s Wasatch Front.

Joining the discussion are Interim Chief Jeff Nigbur and Sergeant Mike Olsen, Public Information Officer for Sandy PD. Together, they share their personal journeys into law enforcement, pivotal moments on the job, and what community policing truly means in practice—not just as a concept, but in everyday interactions with residents.

We explore how trust is built (and sometimes broken) between law enforcement and the public, how departments are using tools like body cameras and training in de-escalation, and what challenges officers face behind the scenes that most people never see. The conversation also dives into local issues affecting Sandy City, including traffic safety, pedestrian concerns, and the rise of e-bikes, as well as community-driven initiatives like #SlowDownSandy and #SandySecure.

Beyond policy and operations, this episode focuses on connection—how residents can engage with their local police department, simple ways to strengthen neighborhood safety, and what it takes for the next generation to consider a career in law enforcement.

We close with reflections on service, community responsibility, and a reminder that public safety is built together—through awareness, relationships, and everyday actions.

Whether you live in Sandy or any community navigating growth and change, this conversation offers a grounded, behind-the-scenes look at policing today—and the shared responsibility of building safer, more connected neighborhoods.

This episode brought to you by C.O.P.S. (Concerns of Police Survivors).
Connect, donate and learn more at www.concernsofpolicesurvivors.org