Jon Atkin has lived in Davis County for more than 25 years and serves with the Davis County Sheriff’s Office. The youngest of six children, he and his wife, Sara (Skousen), chose Davis County to raise their four kids. Having lived in several states and abroad, Jon is confident Davis County is the best place to raise a family. He attended Clearfield High, North Ridge High, and the DATC before serving an LDS mission in Manchester, England. He earned his A.S. and B.S. in Criminal Justice from Weber State University and a certificate from the Paramedicine program. His background includes 10k hours in Military, Law-Enforcement, EMS, and Firefighter training programs and courses.
Current Careers
-Internal Affairs Investigator & Supervisor with the Sheriff’s Office
-Air Force Captain & Intelligence Officer with Top Secret Clearance, Veteran with 14 years combined officer and enlisted (E-6) Military Police & Security Forces
-P/T firefighter/paramedic
-Former (2025) SWAT Assistant Team leader

Andy and his family live in Farmington. For the past seven years, he has been a leader in the Davis County Sheriff’s Office serving as Chief Deputy in all three of its bureaus. He is committed to keeping our communities, neighborhoods and schools safe while leading with integrity.
28 Years Law Enforcement Experience including Command Level Leadership: Davis County Sheriff’s Office 2019 – Current, SLCPD 1996 – 2017
Education
– M.A. Arizona State – Homeland Security and Emergency Management
– B.A. Columbia College – Criminal Justice Administration
– FBI National Academy Graduate
Experience
– Responded to Trolley Square Shooting 2007, KSL Triad Center Shooting 1999 and LDS Church Family History Library Shooting 1999
– Leadership experience in Internal Affairs, Crisis Intervention Training (CIT), Peer Support, Budgeting, Emergency Mgmt, Contracts, Grants,
Corrections, Patrol, Crime Lab, Investigations, Court Security, Media and Community Engagement.
– Current POST Academy Instructor

Zach Van Emmerik is a lifelong conservative, public servant, and father who has dedicated his life to protecting his community and defending constitutional freedoms. Born and raised in Davis County, he has proudly called it home and is committed to the values that make the county strong: family, personal responsibility, accountability, and the rule of law.

After high school, Zach enlisted in the Marine Corps, serving in the infantry where he learned discipline, leadership, and sacrifice. He continued in law enforcement, starting at the State Prison and later with the Salt Lake County Sheriff’s Office. He served in patrol, SWAT, and the Metro Gang Unit, rising to Sergeant, Lieutenant, and Deputy Chief over the Law Enforcement Bureau.

Zach believes public safety and constitutional rights go hand in hand. As Davis County Sheriff, he will prioritize law and order, deputy wellness, fiscal responsibility, and a transparent sheriff’s office that serves Davis County families with integrity.

I am a lifelong Davis County resident, raised in Centerville and a Viewmont High School graduate. My wife and I have lived in Layton for 26 years, raising our four children. Davis County is home, and it’s where my commitment to public safety began.

I have spent my career in public safety, including 16 years with the Davis County Sheriff’s Office. I later served as Deputy Chief of the Roy City Police Department and then as Chief Deputy with the Weber County Sheriff’s Office, overseeing Corrections, Enforcement, and Administration.

I have a master’s degree in public administration from Brigham Young University and I am a graduate of the FBI National Academy. In 2021, I received recognition as the Utah Jail Commander of the Year from the Utah Sheriffs Association for work we accomplished during the pandemic.

I am running for Davis County Sheriff to bring my experience home and provide steady, principled leadership focused on service, safety, and community trust.