Utah Code 53-6-103. Peace Officer Standards and Training Division — Creation — Administration

(1)	There is created within the department the Peace Officer Standards and Training Division.

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
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
Peace officer: means any officer certified in accordance with Title 53, Chapter 13, Peace Officer Classifications. 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

(2)	The division shall be administered by a director acting under the supervision and control of the commissioner.

(3)	The division shall promote and ensure the safety and welfare of the citizens of this state in their respective communities and provide for efficient and professional law enforcement by establishing minimum standards and training for peace officers and dispatchers throughout the state.

Amended by Chapter 134, 1995 General Session

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