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Utah Code Title 53. Public Safety Code § 53-14-102. Background check for peace officer applicants

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

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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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Utah Code Title 53. Public Safety Code § 53-14-102. Background check for peace officer applicants - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ut/title-53-public-safety-code/ut-code-sect-53-14-102/

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