# Utah Code § 53-6-103: Peace Officer Standards and Training Division -- Creation -- Administration -- Duties

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T53_S53_6_103

## Section

- **Citation:** Utah Code § 53-6-103
- **Heading:** Peace Officer Standards and Training Division -- Creation -- Administration -- Duties
- **Jurisdiction:** Utah
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Utah Code / Title 53 / Chapter 53-6 / § 53-6-103

## Text

(1) There is created within the department the Peace Officer Standards and Training Division. (2) The division shall be administered by a director acting under the supervision and control of the commissioner. (3) The division shall promote and ensure the safety and welfare of the citizens of this state in their respective communities and provide for efficient and professional law enforcement by establishing minimum standards and training for peace officers and dispatchers throughout the state.

## Nearby sections

- [Utah Code § 53-6-101 § 53-6-101. Short title.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T53_S53_6_101.md)
- [Utah Code § 53-6-102 § 53-6-102. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T53_S53_6_102.md)
- [Utah Code § 53-6-103 § 53-6-103. Peace Officer Standards and Training Division -- Creation -- Administration -- Duties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T53_S53_6_103.md)
- [Utah Code § 53-6-104 § 53-6-104. Appointment of director of division -- Qualifications -- Appointment of employees -- Term of office -- Compensation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T53_S53_6_104.md)
- [Utah Code § 53-6-105 § 53-6-105. Duties of director -- Powers -- Rulemaking.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T53_S53_6_105.md)
- [Utah Code § 53-6-106 § 53-6-106. Creation of Peace Officer Standards and Training Council -- Purpose -- Membership -- Quorum -- Meetings -- Compensation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T53_S53_6_106.md)
- [Utah Code § 53-6-107 § 53-6-107. General duties of council.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T53_S53_6_107.md)
- [Utah Code § 53-6-108 § 53-6-108. Donations, contributions, grants, gifts, bequests, devises, or endowments -- Authority to accept -- Disposition.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T53_S53_6_108.md)
- [Utah Code § 53-6-109 § 53-6-109. Mandatory compliance with minimum use of force standards.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T53_S53_6_109.md)
- [Utah Code § 53-6-201 § 53-6-201. Short title.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T53_S53_6_201.md)
- [Utah Code § 53-6-202 § 53-6-202. Basic training course -- Completion required -- Annual training -- Prohibition from exercising powers -- Reinstatement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T53_S53_6_202.md)
- [Utah Code § 53-6-203 § 53-6-203. Applicants for admission to training programs or for certification examination -- Requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T53_S53_6_203.md)
- [Utah Code § 53-6-204 § 53-6-204. Time of application for admission to training program.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T53_S53_6_204.md)
- [Utah Code § 53-6-205 § 53-6-205. Completion of training course required -- Persons affected.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T53_S53_6_205.md)

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