Section 205 - Completion of training course required -- Persons affected.

UT Code § 53-6-205 (2019) (N/A)
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(1) (a) Except as provided in Subsection (2), before a person may be certified as a peace officer in Utah the person shall: (i) successfully complete the basic training course at a certified academy; (ii) pass the certification examination; and (iii) pass a physical fitness test. (b) A person may not exercise peace officer authority until certified.

(a) Except as provided in Subsection (2), before a person may be certified as a peace officer in Utah the person shall: (i) successfully complete the basic training course at a certified academy; (ii) pass the certification examination; and (iii) pass a physical fitness test.

(i) successfully complete the basic training course at a certified academy;

(ii) pass the certification examination; and

(iii) pass a physical fitness test.

(b) A person may not exercise peace officer authority until certified.

(2) Subsection (1) applies only to persons not previously certified and who receive their first employment appointment or election as a peace officer in Utah on or after January 1, 1985.