R728-403-5. Completion of a Training Program

  (1) An applicant successfully completes the training program by:

  (a) attending all required training courses;

  (b) obtaining passing scores on all intermediate and subject specific tests; and

  (c) participating in all required physical fitness, practical skill training and other required activities.

  (2) Applicants shall be subject to all officially published policy at the training academy they attend.

  (3) An applicant who fails to complete any portion of the academic training program may not take the certification examination.

  (4) An applicant may take the certification examination prior to passing the physical fitness, defensive tactics, firearms, or emergency vehicle operations tests.

  (5) An applicant who is unable to pass the physical fitness, defensive tactics or firearms tests, within one year after completing the training program or within one year of taking the certification examination shall be denied certification.

  (6) An applicant who is unable to pass the emergency vehicle operations tests within one year from completion of the emergency vehicle operations training program shall be denied certification.

  (7) An applicant who fails the certification examination shall have one opportunity to take a make-up examination within one year of the first examination.

  (a) An applicant who fails the certification examination after two attempts shall be denied certification and shall not be permitted to take the certification examination again until the applicant satisfactorily completes another approved basic training program.

  (8) An applicant who successfully completes the training program shall be certified as a peace officer in the state of Utah.