Section R728-507-8 - Defensive Tactics(1) Officers may only apply defensive tactics when the officer reasonably believes that the use of such a technique appears necessary to further a legitimate law enforcement purpose.(2) Officers should use only defensive tactics in which the officer has been trained and which are approved by the agency. Approved defensive tactics include: (a) focused strikes involving the use of empty-hand techniques; or(b) contact control measures, such as strategic positioning, escort holds, ground tactics, joint manipulation, or immobilization.Utah Admin. Code R728-507-8
Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2022-01, effective 12/27/2021