FOX 13 Investigates: Policing the Police

Despite complaints of bullying and intimidation, Wasatch County Sheriff Jared Rigby was just hours away from becoming one of Utah's most powerful law enforcement officers.
His job would have been to police the police statewide.
The appointment was suddenly postponed and eventually canceled because of investigative reporting by FOX 13 News showing the way Rigby chose to handle a use-of-force investigation involving a member of his church.
Wasatch County allowed Rigby to retain his job as sheriff. He continues to serve in that elected role through 2026 while also working for the BYU Police Department

[@aggravatedHart]

I’m just surprised real journalists still exist in the US.

[@amandamaynard1839]

I loved every time he said…. Adam….. Adam….. Adam!!! Like you were suppose to shut up or else!!!! Just like he treats his fellow officers apparently!!! Just sick he’s still in law enforcement in any way!!!

[@whipplefish2487]

End qualified immunity

[@JorgeMartinez-nx6oi]

It's not just the Police departments but also our politicians, they get away with way too much.

[@clarencepratt9636]

They did what again there all educated and truly all sworn liars period.

[@We_Have_Rights]

Laws do not apply equally to the ruling class and its enforcement arm. Abolish qualified immunity!

[@solodad7999]

You abolish qualified immunity and you will have nobody to be a cop.

[@We_Have_Rights]

​@@solodad7999 There will be plenty of people to do the job .... losing qualified immunity will only hold them accountable, and from your statement you already admit that LEO'S violate citizens' rights, and you are ok with LEO violating citizens' rights, including your own. Back the blue till it happens to you!

[@derekjose1]

I really am getting serial killer vibes from this guy.😂

[@jean6453]

Adam Herbets, excellent journalism, thank you for all your hard work !

[@kristinaete]

That ending……”while working for BYU police department.” You know he is sooooo mad 😂 I love the way Adam investigates. Perfect!

[@ME-xd4he]

Great reporting Adam! I watched the interview from start to finish. As a retired police officer the actions of Rigby and Booth are sickening.

[@sherise_2020]

Rigby needs to be removed immediately

[@Justme_Leo]

Kudos to Fox 13!

[@ImprovmanZero]

Police can't or won't Police officers. and the citizens can't touch them with qualified Immunity

[@ByronWatson-tc8oe]

That’s not true.. You can always protect yourself and don’t be ashamed nor afraid of the outcome….They aren’t afraid when they inflict punishment against you or they?

[@dennisnbrown]

Thank you Adam, your personally responsible for potentially saving many lives in Utah

[@aaronatwood9361]

😂😂 As if policing the police happens.

[@doc693]

Police are independently operated and controlled by whims and opinions of themselves, supervisors, judges, townships, cities, counties, and states! (Police are not educated lawyers, and many of them are without high school diplomas!)... The deputies or police attract abusive sociopaths, psychopaths, perverts, child molesters and narcissists like drugs are to an addict more than any legal profession! Police must pay financial damage from their own pockets for unlawful acts against innocent taxpayers or the policing problem can only exacerbate further hate and demise dishonoring the (For Profit) profession! QUALIFIED IMMUNITY: "Must be ABOLISHED " ...!

[@donbeam4072]

That is awesome investigating report Ty

[@Adam.Herbets]

Thank you for supporting

[@jean6453]

Well done Fox 13, excellent journalism !

[@stephaniejones8150]

Great reporting 👍

[@Adam.Herbets]

Thank you!

[@Silent8O1]

Adam that was 11/10 reporting. Whatever fox is paying u they should increase it.

[@timpetricca]

What a scumbag. Thank you bringing this story to light

[@Goodie2shoes-lb9jf]

A church-going creeper.

[@solodad7999]

The bigshots protecting bigshots

[@amandamaynard1839]

If he went into answering the questions about booth , it goes into his integrity that’s why he didn’t answer! 😤😤😤

[@pastordonniesemple]

Great Reporting

[@dalequezada5554]

great job thank you

[@sherise_2020]

Voters are paying attention also

[@jennlheck9349]

Got the same issue in Fremont county idaho

[@bswogger4656]

Thanks.

[@Luigii1087]

Bravo Fox13 👏🏼 What a transparent story.

[@bswogger4656]

Sargent in Phoenix got called out to the seen for his enjoyment citizen’s T:ts. It is terrifying how many refuse to be honest & decent. Personal play ground for these criminals.

[@terrilamontagne6603]

WATCH THEM CLOSER

[@largemouthbassman5628]

This is how dirty this system is

[@user-bk7yo8vu9k]

How can these cop's lie on camera and still have a job.

[@stanleykania7184]

All bodycams unaltered. Reviewed by 3rd party. Cameras in court rooms.

[@bswogger4656]

Many victims look for honor amongst these perps.

[@rogergramm9644]

It’s sad to hear that justice takes a slow process ..when video n interviews are right in front of their faces…..

[@paulstoyek381]

Where was the officers union rep during the interrogation?? Isnt it the reps job to stop this type of intimidation..

[@solodad7999]

Only the big departments have union reps.

[@thejerkyshack8040]

14:50 yes it does way to tell on yourself.

[@user-bk7yo8vu9k]

He's a bully. And should not be a cop. He should be in jail.

[@susanalexander9696]

That Rigby guy is so creepy.

[@bswogger4656]

Birds of a feather.

[@stanleykania7184]

Thin blue line. Steal your money, car and arrest you.

[@robbiesharp311]

What's wrong with Rigdby's face and voice?

[@t8rtaught]

No apologies or accountability. Just deflection and trying to blame Fox13 for getting caught being corrupt. 😂

[@charlesneri1575]

They should look into Murray police department lot of BS going on there specifically the night shift

[@stanleykania7184]

Overturn Terry vs Ohio.

[@doubleyou4487]

With the things with shootings and coverups; a hand on the neck of someone who actually needed to go to jail is trivial. The cover up for sure makes it news worthy but investigate unlawful stops and racial profiling it’s Utah that can’t be too hard to do.

[@ByronWatson-tc8oe]

End QUALIFIED IMMUNITY THEN SEE HOW MANY MEN AND WOMEN REMAIN IN LAW ENFORCEMENT???????

[@robertwilliams2623]

This guy think he above the law and now he's a fed . Bad cop get a reword a new job with the feds.

[@ericallred7487]

Police all of the police 😊

[@jaflaf3201]

This is what happens when the police are policing when the policing is being policed...... This needs to be addressed. Police.

[@andrewtlockemanch]

This guy. What a joke.

[@joevankilpatrick4010]

Smug and Arrogant, imagine that!!

[@stanleykania7184]

JBTP

[@azimuthbusinesscenter]

Never call the police, never speak to police

[@blindjustice3658]

Haha! Working for the state of utah higher ups have a problem with that arrogance pride and lack of accountability which leads to corruption. People like this guy get away with the behavior every single day. Sad that those who do the right thing and report it are the ones to suffer.

[@ioanevaaiiluga1211]

Y’all really think karma won’t come knocking on your door? Y’all need to do your job the right way.

[@stanleykania7184]

Delete lawz channel on KZbin to see how to handle cops.

[@sketch6995]

I grew up in heber utah, and they have always been dirty dirty dirty. jared rigby is just the latest example of a filthy department.

[@chuckiemccuaig7019]

newaygo county michigan sherrif office need be policed

[@chuckiemccuaig7019]

i got bodycam AND POLICE REPORT DONT MATCH JUGE AND PROSECUTOR WOULDNT WATCH SHOW ME ON IT WHERE I DID CRIME LAWYER GOT THEW OUT FOR OTHER REASONS WOULDNT LET ME CONFRONT MY ACCUSERS

[@chuckiemccuaig7019]

COULD FOX 13 HAVE LOCAL FOX 17 NEWS INVESTIGATE THATS RIGHT THEY HAVE TO FEAR THOSE LAW ENFORCEMENT

[@chuckiemccuaig7019]

need fox 13 investigates they say they do but scared of the newaygo county michigan sherrifs office retaliating