Gary Cox

Gary Cox currently serves as the Executive Officer at the West Jordan Police Department as of May 2025. Concurrently, Gary is an Emeritus Associate Dean and Adjunct Criminal Justice Professor at Salt Lake Community College, with a tenure beginning in January 2010. Previous roles at Salt Lake Community College include Interim Associate Dean of Nursing, Interim Dean of the School of Applied Technology & Technical Specialties, and Associate Dean for various programs including Criminal Justice and Homeland Security. Gary has an extensive background with the West Jordan Police Department, culminating in a Captain's position prior to retirement in 2009. Additional experience includes a working group membership at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and a legislative role with the Utah State Legislature. Educational qualifications comprise a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice/Police Science and Psychology from Weber State University, a Master's degree in Management from the University of Phoenix, and advanced studies in Organizational Leadership from the Naval Postgraduate School.