Utah Code Ann. § 10-3-913 – Authority of chief of police. | Midpage
§ 10-3-913
Utah Code Ann. § 10-3-913
Authority of chief of police.
Effective May 9, 2017
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(1) The chief of police has the same authority as the sheriff within the boundaries of the municipality of appointment. The chief has authority to:
(a) suppress riots, disturbances, and breaches of the peace;
(b) apprehend all persons violating state laws or city ordinances;
(c) diligently discharge his duties and enforce all ordinances of the city to preserve the peace, good order, and protection of the rights and property of all persons;
(d) attend the municipal justice court located within the city when required, provide security for the court, and obey its orders and directions; and
(e) create a child protection unit, as defined in Section 62A-4a-101.
(2) This section is not a limitation of a police chief's statewide authority as otherwise provided by law.
(3) The chief of police shall, on or before January 1, 2003, adopt a written policy that prohibits the stopping, detention, or search of any person when the action is solely motivated by considerations of race, color, ethnicity, age, or gender.