Utah Admin. Code R728-507-4 - Purpose

(1)

(a) The purpose of this rule is to provide the minimum standards for an individualized law enforcement agency use of force policy.

(b) It is not the intent nor legal purpose of these minimum standards to be exhaustive or inclusive on this subject.

(2) As law enforcement officers balance factors justifying use of force, these minimum standards assist in training as well as providing a threshold for the law enforcement officer while analyzing the use of force in actual field situations.

(3)

(a) The department establishes these minimum standards to assist each agency in developing its own agency use of force policy.

(b) While implementing and revising an agency use of force policy, each agency shall use these minimum standards as a starting point and then individualize its agency use of force policy as needed.

Notes

Utah Admin. Code R728-507-4

Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2022-01, effective 12/27/2021