Utah Peace Officer Standards and Training Council
Utah POST Council
Summary
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The Utah POST Council (§53-6-106) consists of the Attorney General, Superintendent of Highway Patrol, DOC Executive Director (ex officio), and 14 governor-appointed members serving 4-year terms, including one mayor, one county commissioner, one non-supervisory peace officer, and three at-large civilians.
The POST Division investigates alleged misconduct independently of agency internal affairs; §53-6-210 grants the Division full subpoena power (witnesses, documents, records, electronically stored information). The Council issues binding final orders on certification suspension or revocation (§53-6-211) by majority vote, making discipline binding.
The process does not constitute independent use-of-force investigation — misconduct that triggers certification proceedings typically begins with complaints; criminal UOF incidents are handled by prosecutors.
Independence Scorecard
| Appointment | Executive appointment |
|---|---|
| Term length | 4 years |
| Removal standard | At will (weak protection) |
| Budget independence | Executive discretion |
| Subpoena power | Yes |
| Compel testimony | Yes |
| Records access | Full access |
| Public reports required | Yes |
| Pre-publication review | None — reports published directly |
Statute
- Name
- Utah Code Title 53, Chapter 6 — Peace Officer Standards and Training Act
- Citation
- Utah Code §53-6-106, §53-6-210, §53-6-211
- Full text
- Full text of law →
Jurisdiction scope
All Utah-certified peace officers (law enforcement and corrections)