Utah Code 53-6-102. Definitions

As used in this chapter:

(1)	“Addiction” means the unlawful or habitual use of alcohol or a controlled substance which endangers public health and safety.

Council: means the Peace Officer Standards and Training Council created in Section 53-6-106. See Utah Code 53-6-102
Director: means the director of the Peace Officer Standards and Training Division appointed under Section 53-6-104. See Utah Code 53-6-102
Division: means the Peace Officer Standards and Training Division created in Section 53-6-103. See Utah Code 53-6-102
Nolo contendere: No contest-has the same effect as a plea of guilty, as far as the criminal sentence is concerned, but may not be considered as an admission of guilt for any other purpose.
Peace officer: means any officer certified in accordance with Title 53, Chapter 13, Peace Officer Classifications. See Utah Code 53-1-102
Plea: In a criminal case, the defendant's statement pleading "guilty" or "not guilty" in answer to the charges, a declaration made in open court.
State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes a state, district, or territory of the United States. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5

(2)	“Certified academy” means a peace officer training institution certified in accordance with the standards developed under Section 53-6-105.

(3)	“Council” means the Peace Officer Standards and Training Council created in Section 53-6-106.

(4)

“Conviction” means an adjudication of guilt regarding criminal conduct, including:

(a)	a finding of guilt by a court or a jury;

(b)	a guilty plea;

(c)	a plea of nolo contendere;

(d)

a plea which is held in abeyance pending the successful completion of:

(i)	a probationary period; or

(ii)	a diversion agreement; or

(e)	a conviction which has been expunged or dismissed.

(5)	“Director” means the director of the Peace Officer Standards and Training Division appointed under Section 53-6-104.

(6)

“Dispatcher” means an employee of a public safety agency of the state or any of its political subdivisions and whose primary duties are to:

(a)

(i)	receive calls for one or a combination of, emergency police, fire, and medical services, and to dispatch the appropriate personnel and equipment in response to the calls; and

(ii)	in response to emergency calls, make urgent decisions affecting the life, health, and welfare of the public and public safety employees; or

(b)	supervise dispatchers or direct a dispatch communication center.

(7)	“Division” means the Peace Officer Standards and Training Division created in Section 53-6-103.

(8)	“POST” means the division.

Amended by Chapter 313, 2010 General Session