53-19-102.  Definitions.
     As used in this chapter:

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

Terms Used In Utah Code 53-19-102

  • Division: means the Peace Officer Standards and Training Division created in Section 53-6-103. See Utah Code 53-19-102
  • 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
  • Peace officer: means any officer certified in accordance with Title 53, Chapter 13, Peace Officer Classifications. See Utah Code 53-1-102
  • Private law: A private bill enacted into law. Private laws have restricted applicability, often addressing immigration and naturalization issues affecting individuals.
  • Private law enforcement agency: means a law enforcement agency operated by, and at, a private institution of higher education. See Utah Code 53-19-102
  • Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.
    • (2)  “Formal action” against a private law enforcement agency includes:

    (a)  placing a private law enforcement agency on probation;

    (b)  extending the probation of a private law enforcement agency; or

    (c)  revoking the certification of a private law enforcement agency.

    (3)  “Informal action” against a private law enforcement agency includes:

    (a)  an oral or written warning;

    (b)  a written reprimand; or

    (c)  a written order to remedy noncompliance with a provision of this chapter, which may include a deadline for compliance and verification of compliance.

    (4)  “Private law enforcement agency” means a law enforcement agency operated by, and at, a private institution of higher education.

    Enacted by Chapter 349, 2021 General Session

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