Utah Code Title 17B. Limited Purpose Local Government Entities--Special Districts § 17B-2a-822. Multicounty district may employ or contract for law enforcement officers--Law enforcement officer status, powers, and jurisdiction

(1) The board of trustees of a multicounty district may employ law enforcement officers or contract with other law enforcement agencies to provide law enforcement services for the district.

(2) A law enforcement officer employed or provided by contract under Subsection (1) is a law enforcement officer under Section 53-13-103 and shall be subject to the provisions of that section.