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12-06-2025
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Friends remember Kaysville Police officer who passed away due to brain cancer
KAYSVILLE, Utah () — The friends and coworkers of the due to brain cancer are remembering him and the dedication he brought to his job. Sergeant Jared Jensen was diagnosed with stage four brain cancer in September 2024, and Kaysville Police Department that he passed away on Tuesday. He was recognized or awarded seven times during his tenure as a police officer, and he survived a near-deadly shooting in the line of duty. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Kaysville officer passes away after battle with brain cancer spoke with some of Sgt. Jensen's friends and fellow officers, and they shared their memories of him. 'Sergeant Jensen was very passionate about his job,' a fellow Kaysville Police officer told 'He served with so much dedication, integrity, and honor. He definitely left a long-lasting impact on those he served and those he served with.' The officer said that Sgt. Jensen was with Kaysville Police for six years. 'He faced cancer with the same courage he showed time he put the uniform on every single day. He fought long and hard until the very end with this cancer,' the officer said. Sgt. Jensen's best friend, Sergeant Jake Fowers with Clinton City Police, told that they graduated from the academy together in 2012. 'He really loved the youth of the community,' Fowers said. 'He was constantly working with them. He ran the K-9 when he was here at Clinton City, me and him ran them together. He always volunteered to go to the schools to show the kids the dogs, 'cause everybody loves the dogs, so he definitely had an impact. He was a larger-than-life person.' Sgt. Jensen worked with Clinton City Police Department starting in 2012, then with the Sunset Police Department, and as a police academy instructor before joining the Kaysville Police Department. He also was a member of the U.S. Marshal's Service Violent Fugitive Apprehension Strike Team (VFAST). Fowers told that Sgt. Jensen was battling cancer for about 10 months. Jensen had told him that he was having 'weird' headaches, so he was going for a CT scan, and that is when they discovered the mass that turned out to be cancer. Sgt. Jensen is survived by his wife and their two young children. Idaho man self-deports, U.S. citizen family to uproot and follow Friends remember Kaysville Police officer who passed away due to brain cancer 'We just want to know that she's safe' — Mother of missing West Jordan teen speaks out Creamy Smoked Beef Links with Pasta offers serious flavor Declutter your space and life with the help of Junk King Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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11-06-2025
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‘Unwavering dedication': Kaysville officer passes away after battle with brain cancer
KAYSVILLE, Utah () — A Kaysville Police officer has passed away. He was diagnosed with stage four brain cancer in September 2024. In a on Tuesday, they shared the news that Sergeant Jared Jensen had passed away. 'It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Sergeant Jared Jensen. Sgt. Jensen served our department and community with unwavering dedication, integrity, and honor. His contributions and character left a lasting impact on all who had the privilege of working alongside him,' the police department shared. Sgt. Jensen has been recognized or awarded seven times during his time as a police officer. He also survived a near-deadly shooting when an 'assailant fired eight rounds' into his police car, according to the U.S. Marshals. Community cornerstone and owner of Grove Market and Deli passes away Starting in 2012, Sgt. Jensen worked with the Clinton City Police Department, the Sunset Police Department, a police academy instructor, and finally with the Kaysville Police Department and U.S. Marshals. Sgt. Jensen earned a bachelor's degree from Weber State University in criminal justice and is originally from Davis County. He is survived by his wife, Camille Jensen, and their two young children. Sgt. Jensen was assigned as a member of the U.S. Marshal's Service Violent Fugitive Apprehension Strike Team (VFAST). In September, his VFAST team visited him at a surgery rehabilitation center to offer their support. 'They're some of the best guys to work with. And, seeing them here to support me, I really feel it, feel their support, feel their love,' Sgt. Jensen told ABC4 during the visit. Remarkable Utah woman leads charge to find cure for cancer According to a press release from VFAST, Sgt. Jensen was diagnosed with stage four brain cancer, Glioblastoma, in September 2024. He visited the doctor in August after experiencing frequent headaches, and an MRI revealed a mass in his brain. Multiple tumors and lesions were located, and he was taken in for surgery at the end of August. 'We extend our deepest condolences to Sgt. Jensen's family, friends, and fellow officers… Rest in peace, Sergeant. We will carry your memory with us always,' the Kaysville Police Department said in their post. A set up for Sgt. Jensen's medical journey is still accepting donations that support the family and help pay medical bills. Four measles cases now reported in Arizona, first of this year Orem man sentenced to federal prison for creating and possessing CSAM Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' gets boost from LA immigration protests 'Unwavering dedication': Kaysville officer passes away after battle with brain cancer Huntsman SportsFest is back to make a difference in the fight against cancer Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
