53-6-102.   Definitions.
     As used in this chapter:
     (1) "Certified academy" means a peace officer training institution certified in accordance with the standards developed under Section 53-6-105.
     (2) "Council" means the Peace Officer Standards and Training Council created in Section 53-6-106.
     (3) "Director" means the director of the Peace Officer Standards and Training Division appointed under Section 53-6-104.
     (4) "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) 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.
     (5) "Division" means the Peace Officer Standards and Training Division created in Section 53-6-103.
     (6) "POST" means the division.

Amended by Chapter 134, 1995 General Session
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