| (1) |
As used in this section:
Terms Used In Utah Code 77-7-27- 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
| (a) |
“Law enforcement agency” means an entity of the state, or a political subdivision of the state, that exists primarily to prevent and detect crime and enforce criminal laws, statutes, or ordinances. |
| (b) |
“Law enforcement quota” means any requirement or minimum standard regarding the number or percentage of citations or arrests made by a law enforcement officer. |
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| (2) |
A political subdivision or law enforcement agency employing a peace officer may not require or direct that a peace officer meet a law enforcement quota. |
| (3) |
Subsection (2) does not prohibit a political subdivision or law enforcement agency from including a peace officer’s engagement with the community or enforcement activity as part of an overall determination of the peace officer’s performance. |
Enacted by Chapter 289, 2018 General Session
