Denzil started with the City of Salmon in April of 2023. He was previously with the Lemhi County Sheriffs Office in the capacity of a detention and dispatch deputy. Denzil valued the incredible experience he had by working in law enforcement and values the strong family bonds he built with fellow officers and deputies.
The City Clerk’s Office is responsible for for all Police Department records and council-related services, including; records management, license issuance, and legal compliance with all codes and regulations, including State Statutes and Municipal Code. His goal is to facilitate the legislative process and promote public participation in municipal affairs.
The City Clerks role also includes projects that benefit the local community. City Clerk McKenzie successfully collaborated with the Bonneville County Sheriffs Office and the Idaho District 6 Health Board to create a local Crisis Intervention Team in Salmon comprising of 27 individuals. The team consists of City Police Officers, County Sheriff Deputies, an Idaho State Police Patrolman, the City Clerk, representatives from the Mahoney House, members from Steele Memorial Medical Center, Emergency Service Personnel and other victim advocate representatives.
The CIT team certification is internationally recognized and this kind of expertise and knowledge will bring a support system to not only law enforcement but for all in the community. McKenzie is a strong advocate for brining awareness to mental health and domestic abuse.
In November 2024 McKenzie was awarded CIT advocate of the year by Bonneville County Sheriff Sam Hulse and the Idaho District 6 health board.
Phone: (208)756-3214
Fax: (208)756-4840
Email: dmckenzie@cityofsalmon.com