1. (1)

   1. (a) Except as provided in Subsection (2), before a person may be certified as a peace officer in Utah the person shall:

      1. (i) successfully complete the basic training course at a certified academy;
      2. (ii) pass the certification examination; and
      3. (iii) pass a physical fitness test.
   2. (b) A person may not exercise peace officer authority until certified.
2. (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.

Amended by Chapter 58, 2011 General Session