Utah Code 53-22-102. State security chief — Creation

(1)	There is created within the department a state security chief.

Commissioner: means the commissioner of public safety appointed under Section 53-1-107. See Utah Code 53-1-102
Department: means the Department of Public Safety created in Section 53-1-103. See Utah Code 53-1-102
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
State security chief: means an individual appointed by the commissioner under Section 53-22-102. See Utah Code 53-22-101

(2)

The state security chief:

(a)	is appointed by the commissioner with the approval of the governor;

(b)	is subject to the supervision and control of the commissioner;

(c)	may be removed at the will of the commissioner;

(d)

shall be qualified by experience and education to:

(i)	enforce the laws of this state relating to school safety;

(ii)	perform duties prescribed by the commissioner; and

(iii)

enforce rules made under this chapter.

(3)	The duties and responsibilities of the state security chief shall be determined by the Commissioner of Public Safety in conjunction with the School Security Task Force created in Section 53-22-104.

Enacted by Chapter 383, 2023 General Session

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