As used in this chapter:
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“Addiction” means the unlawful or habitual use of alcohol or a controlled substance which endangers public health and safety. |
Terms Used In Utah Code 53-6-102
- 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
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“Certified academy” means a peace officer training institution certified in accordance with the standards developed under Section 53-6-105. |
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“Council” means the Peace Officer Standards and Training Council created in Section 53-6-106. |
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“Conviction” means an adjudication of guilt regarding criminal conduct, including:
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a finding of guilt by a court or a jury; |
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a plea of nolo contendere; |
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a plea which is held in abeyance pending the successful completion of:
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a probationary period; or |
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a diversion agreement; or |
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a conviction which has been expunged or dismissed. |
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“Director” means the director of the Peace Officer Standards and Training Division appointed under Section 53-6-104. |
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“Dispatcher” means an employee of a public safety agency of the state or any of its political subdivisions and whose primary duties are to:
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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 |
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in response to emergency calls, make urgent decisions affecting the life, health, and welfare of the public and public safety employees; or |
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supervise dispatchers or direct a dispatch communication center. |
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“Division” means the Peace Officer Standards and Training Division created in Section 53-6-103. |
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“POST” means the division. |
Amended by Chapter 313, 2010 General Session