According to a press release issued Wednesday, Police Chief Brian Eynon has been reinstated as of Tuesday. Eynon had been suspended following a training incident; the matter was subsequently reviewed by independent law enforcement experts with the Utah Department of Public Safety.

“The independent review, conducted in accordance with city policies and law enforcement standards, verified that Chief Eynon demonstrated poor decision-making in volunteering to become intoxicated during a DUI training exercise (‘wet lab’),” the release said. “Also, the Police Administration did not provide the proper level of oversight required to host this type of training. The review also concluded that there were no crimes committed, no municipal funds were spent on alcohol, and no additional policy violations occurred.”

The release adds that “wet labs” are a key part of law enforcement training when conducted correctly.

“A wet lab DUI training is a controlled law enforcement training exercise in which volunteers consume alcohol under supervision to reach specific blood alcohol concentration (BAC) levels. Officers then conduct standardized field sobriety tests (SFSTs) on the volunteers to practice identifying signs of impairment. This hands-on experience helps officers refine their ability to assess intoxication levels accurately and improve DUI enforcement. The training should be closely monitored to ensure safety and compliance with legal and ethical standards.”

The release said the city stands by Eynon.

“North Ogden City takes matters of professional conduct seriously, especially in law enforcement leadership,” the release said. “After a careful review, we have determined that while Chief Eynon exhibited a lapse in judgment by volunteering to get intoxicated, his intent was good, and this incident does not define his overall commitment and service to our community.”

In addition to his reinstatement, the release said Eynon will face discipline and will implement revised training protocols. The City of North Ogden will also conduct training with all city departments “to strengthen oversight and reinforce professional decision-making at all levels.”