Commission approves $8,000 initial consultant fee for third‑party review in officer‑involved case

The Utah County Commission approved a consultation agreement to pay outside experts to assist the County Attorney's Office investigation of a specific officer-involved critical incident.

Ben (Utah County Attorney's Office, remote) explained the request: the contract covers an initial review and opinion for the case with an initial fee of $8,000. Ben said any additional work beyond that initial scope would require an amendment to the contract and separate commission approval.

Commissioners asked whether the county retains sufficient in-house resources; staff said this case presented unique needs and required third-party review. A commissioner moved to adopt agenda item 16 and the commission approved the motion 2'.

What happens next: counsel will execute the initial agreement and return to the commission for any amendments if further expert work is required.