Use-of-Force Continuum: Utah Training Requirements
Training
Citation
Summary and Notes
The attorney general has the authority to administer training to police on topics including the lawful use of force, which includes the duty to warn (see below).
Relevant Excerpt
"The attorney general is authorized to administer and coordinate the provision of legal and practical training for law enforcement officers in the state regarding the constitutional and lawful use of force, including . . . legal foundations and limitations on law enforcement officer authority under Section 76-2-404 . . . ."
Police are authorized to use deadly force in certain situations, including (subject to certain conditions) to prevent escape by an arrestee, and to prevent death/serious bodily injury.
(1) A peace officer, or any person acting by the officer's command in providing aid and assistance, is justified in using deadly force when:
. . .
(b) effecting an arrest or preventing an escape from custody following an arrest, where the officer reasonably believes that deadly force is necessary to prevent the arrest from being defeated by escape; and
(i) the officer has probable cause to believe that the suspect has committed a felony offense involving the infliction or threatened infliction of death or serious bodily injury; or
(ii) the officer has probable cause to believe the suspect poses a threat of death or serious bodily injury to the officer or to others if apprehension is delayed; or
(c) the officer reasonably believes that the use of deadly force is necessary to prevent death or serious bodily injury to the officer or another person.
Lists "Use of Force & De-escalation Options" as among the topics on which officers receive annual training.
N/A