Utah § 53-14-102 Background check for peace officer applicants.

Utah Statutes

§ 53-14-102 — Background check for peace officer applicants.

Utah § 53-14-102

Title 53Public Safety Code

Ch. 53-14Peace Officer Information

Part 53-14-1Peace Officer Background Checks

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Utah Code Ann. § 53-14-102 (2026).

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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).

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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).