(1)  As used in this section:

Terms Used In Utah Code 53-13-116

  • Law enforcement agency: means an entity or division of:
(i) 
(A) the federal government, a state, or a political subdivision of a state;
(B) a state institution of higher education; or
(C) a private institution of higher education, if the entity or division is certified by the commissioner under Title 53, Chapter 19, Certification of Private Law Enforcement Agency; and
(ii) that exists primarily to prevent and detect crime and enforce criminal laws, statutes, and ordinances. See Utah Code 53-1-102
  • Law enforcement officer: means the same as that term is defined in Section 53-13-103. See Utah Code 53-1-102
  • (a)  “Conductive energy device” means a weapon that uses electrical current to disrupt voluntary control of muscles.

    (b)  “Firearm” means the same as that term is defined in Section 76-10-501.

    (c)  “Law enforcement officer” means the same as that term is defined in Section 53-13-103.

    (d)  “Officer-involved critical incident” means the same as that term is defined in Section 76-2-408.

    (2)  A law enforcement officer shall file a report described in Subsection (3) if, during the performance of the officer’s duties:

    (a)  the officer points a firearm at an individual; or

    (b)  the officer aims a conductive energy device at an individual and displays the electrical current.

    (3) 

    (a)  A report described in Subsection (2) shall include:

    (i)  a description of the incident;

    (ii)  the identification of the individuals involved in the incident; and

    (iii)  any other information required by the law enforcement agency.

    (b)  A law enforcement officer shall submit a report required under Subsection (2) to the officer’s law enforcement agency within 48 hours after the incident.

    (4)  A supervisory law enforcement officer shall review a report submitted under Subsection (3)(b).

    (5)  This section does not apply to:

    (a)  law enforcement training exercises; or

    (b)  an officer who, as part of an officer-involved critical incident, engaged in conduct described under Subsection (2)(a) or (2)(b).

    Enacted by Chapter 164, 2021 General Session