Section 53-6-102 - DefinitionsAs used in this chapter:
(1) "Addiction" means the unlawful or habitual use of alcohol or a controlled substance which endangers public health and safety.(2) "Certified academy" means a peace officer training institution certified in accordance with the standards developed under Section 53-6-105.(3) "Council" means the Peace Officer Standards and Training Council created in Section 53-6-106.(4) "Conviction" means an adjudication of guilt regarding criminal conduct, including: (a) a finding of guilt by a court or a jury;(c) a plea of nolo contendere;(d) a plea which is held in abeyance pending the successful completion of:(i) a probationary period; or(ii) a diversion agreement; or(e) a conviction which has been expunged or dismissed.(5) "Director" means the director of the Peace Officer Standards and Training Division appointed under Section 53-6-104.(6) "Dispatcher" means an employee of a public safety agency of the state or any of its political subdivisions and whose primary duties are to:(a)(i) receive calls for one or a combination of, emergency police, fire, and medical services, and to dispatch the appropriate personnel and equipment in response to the calls; and(ii) in response to emergency calls, make urgent decisions affecting the life, health, and welfare of the public and public safety employees; or(b) supervise dispatchers or direct a dispatch communication center.(7) "Division" means the Peace Officer Standards and Training Division created in Section 53-6-103.(8) "POST" means the division.Amended by Chapter 313, 2010 General Session.