2011 Utah Code
Title 10 Utah Municipal Code
Chapter 3 Municipal Government
Section 913 Authority of chief of police.

10-3-913. Authority of chief of police.
(1) The chief of police has the same authority as the sheriff within the boundaries of the municipality of appointment. The chief has authority to:
(a) suppress riots, disturbances, and breaches of the peace;
(b) apprehend all persons violating state laws or city ordinances;
(c) diligently discharge his duties and enforce all ordinances of the city to preserve the peace, good order, and protection of the rights and property of all persons; and
(d) attend the municipal justice court located within the city when required, provide security for the court, and obey its orders and directions.
(2) This section is not a limitation of a police chief's statewide authority as otherwise provided by law.
(3) The chief of police shall, on or before January 1, 2003, adopt a written policy that prohibits the stopping, detention, or search of any person when the action is solely motivated by considerations of race, color, ethnicity, age, or gender.