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Paul, Cameron J.

Overview

Cameron J. Paul is the chief of the American Fork Police Department. He has worked for the department since September 2008 and has led it since September 2021, first as interim chief and then as permanent chief.

In the Ben Schneider (Reckless Ben) case, Chief Paul received an update about the March 11 warrant operation and later reviewed the department’s actions. In a later interview, summarized from a rough app transcript, he said he did not believe a stop-sign violation occurred during the March 8 stop, while maintaining that another basis for the stop existed.

Other names used: Cameron James Paul; Cameron Paul.

Employment

Cameron J. Paul began working for the American Fork Police Department on September 15, 2008. He later became a lieutenant.

Following Chief Darren Falslev’s retirement, effective September 29, 2021, Paul became interim police chief while the city conducted a formal selection process. American Fork announced Paul’s selection as its permanent chief of police on March 17, 2022.

As of September 24, 2026, Paul has served as permanent police chief for approximately four years and six months. Including his interim service, he has led the department for almost five years.

Available employment, appointment, and public compensation records are included below.

  • Transparent Utah Public Compensation Records
    Fiscal Year Entity Employee Title Wages Benefits Total
    2026 American Fork City Paul, Cameron J. Police Chief $163,400.32 $85,463.06 $248,863.38
    2025 American Fork City Paul, Cameron J. Police Chief $146,733.00 $80,087.82 $226,820.82
    2024 American Fork City Paul, Cameron J. Police Chief $127,243.20 $72,067.90 $199,311.10
    2023 American Fork City Paul, Cameron J. Police Chief $115,192.52 $66,397.03 $181,589.55
    2022 American Fork City Paul, Cameron J. Police Chief $98,697.28 $58,295.31 $156,992.59
    2021 American Fork City Paul, Cameron J. Police Lieutenant $87,353.04 $54,904.98 $142,258.02
    2020 American Fork City Paul, Cameron J. Police Lieutenant $83,698.13 $54,874.50 $138,572.63
    2019 American Fork City Paul, Cameron J. Police Lieutenant $81,005.79 $54,154.98 $135,160.77
    2018 American Fork City Paul, Cameron J. Police Lieutenant $78,170.81 $50,345.70 $128,516.51
    2017 American Fork City Paul, Cameron J. Police Sergeant $69,585.23 $45,888.33 $115,473.56
    2016 American Fork City Paul, Cameron J. Police Sergeant $63,455.70 $40,581.79 $104,037.49
    2015 American Fork City Paul, Cameron J. Police Sgt/Patrol $65,273.04 $45,005.81 $110,278.85
    2014 American Fork City Paul, Cameron J. Police Sgt/Patrol $53,079.97 $36,717.44 $89,797.41

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Council Meeting Remarks

Summaries of this official’s remarks that materially concern police accountability, oversight, policy, victim services, major operations, or significant resource decisions.

  • American Fork City Council — Regular Session — August 26, 2025:

  • Summary: Police Chief Cameron Paul summarized an investigation into reports of paid sexual activity at Millet Massage, including patron statements, vehicle stops, a search warrant, charges against two workers, and an ongoing investigation. He asked the council to revoke the business license based on the cited city-code provisions and activity he said continued at the business. View the complete relevant discussion

  • American Fork City Council — Budget Workshop — February 20–21, 2025:

  • Summary: Police Chief Cameron Paul identified organizational health, space, and increasing costs as AFPD’s three principal challenges. He discussed competition over officer wages, mental-health assistance, inadequate offices and parking, and increases since 2021 of 48% for fleet costs and 60% for fleet equipment. View the complete relevant discussion

  • American Fork City Council — Budget Workshop — February 22–23, 2024:

  • Summary: Police Chief Cameron Paul said AFPD had 54 officers compared with 76 under a regional planning ratio and hoped to add approximately two officers each year. He described shortages in office space, secure evidence storage, and parking, along with continuing challenges involving wages, fleet costs, mental-health services, technology, and equipment. View the complete relevant discussion

Police Encounters

  • Ben Schneider (Reckless Ben)

  • March 8, 2026: According to a rough app transcript of a later interview, Chief Cameron Paul said Richardson had misremembered the stop-sign statute and that he did not believe a stop-sign violation occurred. Paul said the department reviewed the statute with Richardson. He maintained that another basis for the stop existed, but deferred explaining that basis until he could consult his findings.

  • March 11, 2026: Adamson’s recorded communications identify Chief Paul as receiving an update about the warrant operation and the people in custody. Only Adamson’s side of the call is recorded; it does not establish that Paul ordered a particular arrest or use of force.

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Interviews