§ 53-6-102. Definitions.

     As used in this chapter:

(1) "Addiction" means the unlawful or habitual use of alcohol or a controlled substance which endangers public health and safety.

(2) "Certified academy" means a peace officer training institution certified in accordance with the standards developed under Section 53-6-105.

(3) "Council" means the Peace Officer Standards and Training Council created in Section 53-6-106.

(4) "Conviction" means an adjudication of guilt regarding criminal conduct, including:

(a) a finding of guilt by a court or a jury;

(b) a guilty plea;

(c) a plea of nolo contendere;

(d) a plea which is held in abeyance pending the successful completion of:

(i) a probationary period; or

(ii) a diversion agreement; or

(e) a conviction which has been expunged or dismissed.

(5) "Director" means the director of the Peace Officer Standards and Training Division appointed under Section 53-6-104.

(6) "Dispatcher" means an employee of a public safety agency of the state or any of its political subdivisions and whose primary duties are to:

(a)

(i) receive calls for one or a combination of, emergency police, fire, and medical services, and to dispatch the appropriate personnel and equipment in response to the calls; and

(ii) in response to emergency calls, make urgent decisions affecting the life, health, and welfare of the public and public safety employees; or

(b) supervise dispatchers or direct a dispatch communication center.

(7) "Division" means the Peace Officer Standards and Training Division created in Section 53-6-103.

(8) "POST" means the division.

Amended by Chapter 313, 2010 General Session