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House passes bill allowing employers to authorize off‑duty officers to use vehicles and uniforms
Summary
The Utah House passed First Substitute House Bill 241 to let authorizing agencies permit post‑certified peace officers to work off duty in uniform and use department vehicles with employer authorization; the measure passed the House 62–6 after an amendment requiring employer authorization was added.
An unnamed representative on the floor introduced and guided First Substitute House Bill 241, which would permit post‑certified peace officers working off duty for private security to wear uniforms and use department vehicles when authorized by their employing agency.
The sponsor said the change would increase visible peace‑officer presence while expanding options for private security…
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