§ 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:

(4)(a) a finding of guilt by a court or a jury;
(4)(b) a guilty plea;
(4)(c) a plea of nolo contendere;
(4)(d) a plea which is held in abeyance pending the successful completion of:
(4)(d)(i) a probationary period; or
(4)(d)(ii) a diversion agreement; or
(4)(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:

(6)(a) (6)(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
(6)(a)(ii) in response to emergency calls, make urgent decisions affecting the life, health, and welfare of the public and public safety employees; or
(6)(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.

Legislative History

Amended by Chapter 313, 2010 General Session