R728-409-17. Relinquishment Procedures

  (1) At any time after the division receives a complaint that a respondent has engaged in conduct described in Subsections 53-6-211(1) or 53-6-309(1), a respondent who is the subject of the complaint may voluntarily relinquish the respondent's certification by submitting a Relinquishment of Certification form to the division.

  (2) The Relinquishment of Certification form must be signed by the respondent and notarized.

  (3) As soon as the division receives a properly executed Relinquishment of Certification form, the respondent's certification shall be terminated and the respondent will no longer be a certified peace officer or dispatcher.

  (4) Upon the termination of the respondent's certification, the division's investigation into the complaint and any adjudicative proceedings will cease.

  (5) Notice of the termination of the respondent's certification shall be provided to:

  (a) The respondent;

  (b) The respondent's employer if the respondent is employed as a peace officer or dispatcher; and

  (c) The National Peace Officer De-Certification database administered by the International Association of Directors of Law Enforcement Standards and Training, if the respondent is a peace officer.