53-14-102. Background check for peace officer applicants.
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Effective 5/3/2023
53-14-102. Background check for peace officer applicants.
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) .
Enacted by Chapter 452 , 2023 General Session