Division director -- Qualifications -- Duties -- Special deputies.
Utah Code § 79-2-703
in effect79-2-703. Division director -- Qualifications -- Duties -- Special deputies.
(1) The director is the executive and administrative head of the division, appointed in accordance with Section 79-2-204.
(2) The director shall demonstrate:
(a) experience as a sworn law enforcement officer; and
(b) law enforcement leadership ability.
(3) The director shall:
(a) enforce the policies and rules of the department's divisions; and
(b) perform the duties necessary to:
(i) coordinate, prioritize, and direct the law enforcement needs of the divisions within the department;
(ii) properly care for and maintain any property under the jurisdiction of the division; and
(iii) carry out the purposes of this part.
(4)
(a) The director may appoint an individual, on a temporary basis, as a special deputy.
(b) A special deputy may enforce this part and rules made under this part.
(5) The director may deputize an individual who is a peace officer to assist the division on a seasonal or temporary basis.
Enacted by Chapter 80, 2024 General Session
Source: Utah Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel (le.utah.gov)URL: https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title79/Chapter2/79-2-S703.html?v=C79-2-S703_2025010120240501Fetched: 10/26/2026