Utah Code § 64-13d-104

Use of force -- Private prison employees
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(1) Employees of a facility contractor may use reasonable force to the extent allowed by state law. The use of force, power, and authority shall be limited to: 
 
 (a) the grounds of a facility operated in whole or in part by their employer; 
 
 
 
 (b) when transporting inmates; and 
 
 
 
 (c) when pursuing escapees from the facility. 
 
 
 
 
 
 (2) Training standards for employees of a contractor shall be in accordance with the standards in Section 64-13-24. 
 
 
 
 (3) Subsection (2) does not confer peace officer status on the contractor or its employees.

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