Utah Admin. Code 728-507-3

Current through Bulletin No. 2024-21, November 1, 2024
Section R728-507-3 - Definitions
(1) Terms in this rule are defined in Sections 53-13-116, 76-1-601, and 76-2-404.
(2) In addition:
(a) "defensive tactics" means actions taken when a subject is either assaulting the officer or another or is displaying a willingness and intent to do so;
(b) "feasible" means reasonably capable of being done or carried out under the circumstances to successfully achieve the arrest or lawful objective without increasing risk to the officer or another person;
(c) "force" means the application of physical techniques or tactics, chemical agents, or weapons to another person. It is not a use of force when a person allows themself to be searched, escorted, handcuffed, or restrained;
(d) "imminent" means ready to take place; impending. Imminent does not mean immediate or instantaneous; and
(e) "totality of the circumstances" means facts and circumstances known or reasonably perceived by the officer at the time, taken as a whole, including the conduct of the officer and the subject leading up to the use of force.

Utah Admin. Code R728-507-3

Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2022-01, effective 12/27/2021