§ 53-6-205. Completion of training course required -- Persons affected.

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(1)

(a)

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

(i)	successfully complete the basic training course at a certified academy;

(ii)	pass the certification examination; and

(iii)

pass a physical fitness test.

(b)	A person may not exercise peace officer authority until certified.

(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

                    
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