No. 37226 (5-year Review): Rule R722-320. Undercover Identification

DAR File No.: 37226
Filed: 01/24/2013 04:06:00 PM

NOTICE OF REVIEW AND STATEMENT OF CONTINUATION

Concise explanation of the particular statutory provisions under which the rule is enacted and how these provisions authorize or require the rule:

The Utah Department of Public Safety has been tasked in Subsection 53-10-104(1), (9), and (14) to: 1) provide and coordinate the delivery of support services to law enforcement agencies; 2) provide investigative assistance to law enforcement and other government agencies; and 3) perform the functions specified in this chapter. This rule is to establish a program whereby the Department of Public Safety can assist federal, state, county, and local law enforcement agencies in concealing the true identity of undercover peace officers.

Summary of written comments received during and since the last five-year review of the rule from interested persons supporting or opposing the rule:

No written comments were received during and since the last five-year review of the rule from interested persons supporting or opposing the rule.

Reasoned justification for continuation of the rule, including reasons why the agency disagrees with comments in opposition to the rule, if any:

Peace officers have a continuous need for undercover identification to carry out their duties, thus the need for continuation of the rule.

The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Division of Administrative Rules, or at:

Public Safety
Criminal Investigations and Technical Services, Criminal Identification
3888 W 5400 S
TAYLORSVILLE, UT 84118

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

• Alice Moffat at the above address, by phone at 801-965-4939, by FAX at 801-965-4944, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]

Authorized by:

Alice Moffat, Bureau Chief

Effective:

01/24/2013

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