UTAH CODE (Last Updated: January 16, 2015) |
Title 53. Public Safety Code |
Chapter 13. Peace Officer Classifications |
§ 53-13-104. Correctional officer.
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(2) (a) Correctional officers have peace officer authority only while on duty. The authority of correctional officers employed by the Department of Corrections is regulated by Title 64, Chapter 13, Department of Corrections - State Prison. (b) Correctional officers may carry firearms only if authorized by and under conditions specified by the director of the Department of Corrections or the chief law enforcement officer of the employing agency. (3) (a) An individual may not exercise the authority of an adult correctional officer until the individual has satisfactorily completed a basic training program for correctional officers and the director of the Department of Corrections has certified the completion of training to the director of the division. (b) An individual may not exercise the authority of a county correctional officer until: (i) the individual has satisfactorily completed a basic training program for correctional officers and any other specialized training required by the local law enforcement agency; and (ii) the chief administrator of the local law enforcement agency has certified the completion of training to the director of the division. (4) (a) The Department of Corrections of the state shall establish and maintain a correctional officer basic course and in-service training programs as approved by the director of the division with the advice and consent of the council. (b) The in-service training shall: (i) consist of no fewer than 40 hours per year; and (ii) be conducted by the agency's own staff or other agencies. (5) The local law enforcement agencies may establish correctional officer basic, advanced, or in-service training programs as approved by the director of the division with the advice and consent of the council.
Amended by Chapter 92, 1999 General Session