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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(1) While performing duties under an agreement for law enforcement services under Subsection 11-13-202(1)(d), whether inside or outside the law enforcement officer's own jurisdiction, each law enforcement officer shall possess:
(a) all law enforcement powers that the officer possesses within the officer's own jurisdiction, including the power to arrest; and
(b) the same immunities and privileges as if the duties were performed within the officer's own jurisdiction.
(2) Except as provided in Subsection (3), an agreement between a public agency in this state and an out-of-state public agency providing for reciprocal law enforcement services under Subsection 11-13-202(1)(d) shall require each individual from the out-of-state public agency assigned to law enforcement duty in this state:
(a) to be certified as a peace officer in the state of the out-of-state public agency; and
(b) to apply to the Peace Officer Standards and Training Council, created in Section 53-6-106, for recognition before undertaking duties in this state under the agreement.
(3) The requirements under Subsection (2)(b) do not apply to an agreement between a public agency of this state and an out-of-state public agency to provide reciprocal law enforcement services under Subsection 11-13-202(1)(d) if the agreement:
(a) only provides for aid or assistance to be given by an out-of-state peace officer to a peace officer of this state:
(i) during an emergency; or
(ii) when aid or assistance is requested by the public agency of this state; and
(b) does not include a provision allowing an out-of-state officer to be regularly assigned to law enforcement duties in this state.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Utah Code Title 11. Cities, Counties, and Local Taxing Units § 11-13-203.5. Powers, immunities, and privileges of law enforcement officers under an agreement for law enforcement--Requirements for out-of-state officers - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ut/title-11-cities-counties-and-local-taxing-units/ut-code-sect-11-13-203-5/
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