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Utah Code § 53-14-102

Background check for peace officer applicants

Enacted by Chapter 452, 2023 General Session

A law enforcement agency may not employ a peace officer who is currently working, or has previously worked, for another law enforcement agency unless the hiring law enforcement agency:

(1) confirms that the peace officer is certified by POST or another comparable certifying agency if the peace officer is currently employed, or has previously been employed, by a law enforcement agency in a different state; and

(2) completes a background check that contains the information outlined in Subsection 53-14-103(3).

Official source: Utah State Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Utah statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.