Agency Histories
Department of Public Safety. Peace Officers Standards & Training (POST)
Entity: 793
Entity Type: State Government
Abstract
The purpose of POST is to promote and ensure the safety and welfare of the citizens of the state of Utah in their respective communities, and provide for more efficient and professional law enforcement by establishing minimum standards and training for peace officers throughout the state.
Biography/History Notes
Purpose: "Promote and ensure the safety and welfare of the citizens of the state of Utah in their respective communities, and provide for more efficient and professional law enforcement by establishing minimum standards and training for peace officers throughout the state." (From "Capitol Connections" newsletter, volume 1, issue 4, August 1993, page 4.) "Police Officer Standards and Training (POST) provides training for law enforcement personnel throughout the state." (From "State and Local Government in Utah," 1992 ed., p. 168.)