Utah Admin. Code R728-507-3 - Definitions
(1) Terms in this rule are defined in
Sections 53-13-116,
76-1-601, and
76-2-404.
(2) In addition:
(a) "defensive tactics" means actions taken
when a subject is either assaulting the officer or another or is displaying a
willingness and intent to do so;
(b) "feasible" means reasonably capable of
being done or carried out under the circumstances to successfully achieve the
arrest or lawful objective without increasing risk to the officer or another
person;
(c) "force" means the
application of physical techniques or tactics, chemical agents, or weapons to
another person. It is not a use of force when a person allows themself to be
searched, escorted, handcuffed, or restrained;
(d) "imminent" means ready to take place;
impending. Imminent does not mean immediate or instantaneous; and
(e) "totality of the circumstances" means
facts and circumstances known or reasonably perceived by the officer at the
time, taken as a whole, including the conduct of the officer and the subject
leading up to the use of force.
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