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Current as of May 05, 2022 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
(1) As used in this section:
(a) “Conductive energy device” means a weapon that uses electrical current to disrupt voluntary control of muscles.
(b) “Firearm” means the same as that term is defined in Section 76-10-501.
(c) “Law enforcement officer” means the same as that term is defined in Section 53-13-103.
(d) “Officer-involved critical incident” means the same as that term is defined in Section 76-2-408.
(2) A law enforcement officer shall file a report described in Subsection (3) if, during the performance of the officer's duties:
(a) the officer points a firearm at an individual; or
(b) the officer aims a conductive energy device at an individual and displays the electrical current.
(3)(a) A report described in Subsection (2) shall include:
(i) a description of the incident;
(ii) the identification of the individuals involved in the incident; and
(iii) any other information required by the law enforcement agency.
(b) A law enforcement officer shall submit a report required under Subsection (2) to the officer's law enforcement agency within 48 hours after the incident.
(4) A supervisory law enforcement officer shall review a report submitted under Subsection (3)(b).
(5) This section does not apply to:
(a) law enforcement training exercises; or
(b) an officer who, as part of an officer-involved critical incident, engaged in conduct described under Subsection (2)(a) or (2)(b).
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Utah Code Title 53. Public Safety Code § 53-13-116. Report required after pointing a firearm at an individual - last updated May 05, 2022 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ut/title-53-public-safety-code/ut-code-sect-53-13-116/
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