POST is now accepting scheduling requests for use of the EVO range in 2022.**FOR AGENCY USE ONLY** POST has updated the procedures for the use of the EVO Range. You must acknowledge the procedures before your reservation will be accepted.Click here to access the online form. To access the EVO Request Form, please use the […]
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2023 POST Basic Training Slot Reservation Information
POST is now accepting reservations for 2023 Basic Training. **FOR AGENCY USE ONLY** To access the Reservation Form, please use the link: http://utahpost.org/basicrequest A Google form will need to be filled out for each cadet your agency will be sending to POST. The forms will come in date and time stamped and the cadet names will […]
POST is Hiring Instructors
Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) is looking to expand our instructor corps. We are hiring additional adjunct instructors for:• Defensive Tactics – currently certified• Training Scenario Evaluators• Training Scenario Role Players (non-sworn welcome)• Firearms- currently certified• Subject Matter Experts in: o Gangs o CIT o Mental Health Response o Investigations o Report Writing If […]
POST Guidelines on Legislative Mandated Training 2021
The Utah legislature in 2021 mandated that all peace officers in the state receive annual training on topics such as mental health crises, autism spectrum disorders, and de-escalation. These documents outline POST’s guidelines for these courses. POST does NOT endorse individual instructors, curricula or vendors. If the chief administrator of the law enforcement agency feels that […]
Utah Peace Officer Standards and Training Certification of Non-United States Citizens
The Utah Peace Officer Standards and Training (“POST”) is committed to following all federal and state laws governing the certification of peace officer applicants, for both U.S. citizens and non-citizens alike.Senate Bill 102 and Senate Bill 1004, Peace Officer Training Qualifications Amendments, 2021, amended Utah Code Ann. § 53-6-203 to allow an individual to be […]
Join us for our next POST Council Meeting
Next POST Council Meeting – Tuesday, June 27, 2023 Time: 10:00am MDT Location: POST HQ, Sandy, Utah If you wish for an agenda item to be considered before the POST Council, you must contact POST at support@utahpost.org at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. The live streamed event via Zoom will begin 15 minutes […]
POST Recommended Workout Program Information
Due to the ever changing COVID-19 landscape, and strongly encouraged social distancing practices, POST has developed a physical fitness plan to keep you feeling good and ready for the demands of our chosen profession. These exercises are designed to build muscular endurance and strength while increasing flexibility. Additionally, these exercises do not require a gym […]
POST COVID-19 In-Service Program Information
Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) is determined to provide service and support to its law enforcement customers. POST is sensitive to the challenges that agencies are facing as they serve our communities and, simultaneously, keep officers/deputies/rangers/agents healthy. Read more…
Utah Rules of Evidence – Admissibility of Eyewitness Testimony Online Training
Course Description: The Utah Supreme Court has approved a new rule to be added to the Utah Rules of Evidence. The rule is effective November 1, 2019 and covers the criteria for admitting eyewitness identifications into evidence in a trial. The rule allows the Judge to exclude the eye witnesses ID unless certain conditions are […]
Utah Department of Corrections Operation & Function of AP&P training
The Utah Department of Corrections (Corrections) has prepared a training presentation for all Utah law enforcement agencies regarding the operation and function of Adult Probation and Parole (AP&P), as well as contact information for AP&P leadership and 24/7 on-duty AP&P staff. The Department has made the training available through the POST ACADIS Portal for those […]