Utah Peace Officer Standards and Training
The Academy
Investigations Bureau
Mission Statement
The mission of the Investigative Bureau of Peace Officer Standards and Training is to promote and strengthen Faith and Confidence in Law Enforcement for the citizens of Utah, by providing objective and consistent investigation of complaints or allegations of misconduct against Law Enforcement personnel.
The Investigations Bureau encourages Integrity, honesty and Trust of Utah Law Enforcement Officers by voluntary compliance with the Law Enforcement Code of Ethics, all Laws, regulations and practices associated with the Law Enforcement Profession. To ensure fair and impartial resolution of all complaints of alleged misconduct scrutinized by the POST Investigation Bureau, by means of Professionalism and Commitment of Investigation Bureau Staff in upholding the Public Trust while protecting Law Enforcement Officers
In 1983, the legislature empowered POST by statute with the authority to investigate misconduct by police officers throughout the state, and impose appropriate sanctions against their certification for that misconduct.