OFFICER RECORDS

Hager, Jacob W.

Overview

Officer Jacob W. Hager was employed by the American Fork Police Department from September 26, 2016, through June 26, 2024. He resigned before the department completed an internal affairs investigation into his sexual relationship with fellow Officer Hope N. Groesbeck, which included sexual activity while they were on duty.

The Utah POST Council suspended his peace officer certification for two years.

Other names used: Jacob William Hager; Jacob Hager.

Employment

Officer Jacob W. Hager began working for the American Fork Police Department on September 26, 2016. He resigned on June 26, 2024.

Transparent Utah Public Compensation Records
Fiscal Year	Entity	Employee	Title	Wages	Benefits	Total
2025	American Fork City	Hager, Jacob W.	Police Officer Ii	$12,918.41	$3,401.60	$16,320.01
2024	American Fork City	Hager, Jacob W.	Police Officer Ii	$82,605.02	$50,342.55	$132,947.57
2023	American Fork City	Hager, Jacob W.	Police Officer Ii	$74,187.56	$47,380.78	$121,568.34
2022	American Fork City	Hager, Jacob W.	Police Officer I	$63,457.21	$42,836.61	$106,293.82
2021	American Fork City	Hager, Jacob W.	Police Officer I	$56,618.07	$40,172.19	$96,790.26
2020	American Fork City	Hager, Jacob W.	Police Officer	$50,580.78	$39,754.78	$90,335.56
2019	American Fork City	Hager, Jacob W.	Police Officer	$50,996.38	$33,264.96	$84,261.34
2018	American Fork City	Hager, Jacob W.	Police Officer	$45,359.03	$30,960.57	$76,319.60
2017	American Fork City	Hager, Jacob W.	Police Officer	$32,617.24	$18,977.10	$51,594.34

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POST Discipline

According to the POST disciplinary proceedings, Officer Jacob W. Hager had sexual intercourse with Officer Hope N. Groesbeck while on duty, in department vehicles in public locations. Both officers estimated that this occurred between 40 and 50 times during their sexual relationship, which lasted from October 2023 through June 2024.

Officer Hager attended the hearing and gave a statement accepting responsibility for his decisions. Chief Paul submitted a letter on his behalf to the POST Council.

Hager self-reported the violation to the American Fork Police Department. He resigned on June 26, 2024, before the investigation concluded. Because he was the one who reported the violation to the department, the Post council voted to suspend his peace officer certification for two years instead of the three and a half in the case of Officer Groesbeck.