1. (1) Terms used in this rule are defined in Section 53-6-102.

2. (2) In addition:

   1. (a) "Actively Engaged" means a currently certified peace officer as defined in Sections 53-13-102 through 53-13-105 who works while on duty as defined in Section 53-13-101 for a minimum of 60 hours per reporting year and receives annual training as defined in Subsection 53-6-306(3)(a);
   2. (b) "Applicant" means a person seeking to become certified or reinstate certification as a dispatcher or peace officer;
   3. (c) "Certification examination" means the written test given to an applicant to become certified or to reactivate certification as a dispatcher or peace officer;
   4. (d) "Physical fitness test" means the physical fitness standards adopted by the council, which must be met to become a peace officer;
   5. (e) "POST" means the Peace Officer Standards and Training Division created in Section 53-6-103;
   6. (f) "Reporting year" means an annual period starting on July 1, and ending on June 30 of the following year;

   7. (g) "Training program" means the basic training courses offered by the division or one of the certified academies, which are required to become a:

      1. (i) special function officer;
      2. (ii) correctional officer;
      3. (iii) law enforcement officer; or
      4. (iv) dispatcher; and
   8. (h) "Training year" means the same as reporting year.

KEY: dispatchers, peace officers, certifications, waivers

Date of Last Change: May 20, 2025

Notice of Continuation: December 9, 2021

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 53-6-203; 53-6-205; 53-6-206; 53-6-208; 53-6-302; 53-6-303; 53-6-304; 53-6-306