Utah Tech University

PEACE OFFICER STANDARDS & TRAINING

 

 

Utah Tech provides a satellite academy in Southern Utah, catering to individuals who are contemplating a career in law enforcement.

In concert with Peace Officer Standards and Training Council, our mission is to provide professional standards and training, leadership and certification for peace officers and dispatchers as we work to protect the rights and privileges of Utah’s citizens while elevating the integrity of the profession.

We are now offering two sessions a year, these will fall in the months of January and August.

Applications for the next session are open. We will accepted applications for the January academy, July 18th through December 3rd, or until full.

The next Special Function Officer (SFO) will begin January 13, 2025, and the Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) session will begin May 2025. SFO is a prerequisite for attending LEO.

To apply for the January or August sessions, please contact our office prior to filling out an application. We will provide you with information needed to apply. Please be advised that seats are limited and application should be submitted promptly to ensure a spot.

For questions or to ensure seats are available please call (435)652-7916.

Summer Office Hours

Closed all Major Holidays

Sunday

  • Closed.

Monday

  • 9:00 am - 5:30 pm

Tuesday

  • 9:00 am - 5:30 pm

Wednesday

  • 9:00 am - 5:30 pm

Thursday

  • 9:00 am - 5:30 pm

Friday

  • Closed.

Saturday

  • Closed.

Contact

Class Location and Address:

UT Hurricane Education Center

112 South 700 West

Hurricane, UT 84737

Meet Our Team

Sam Despain

Director

Email: Samuel.Despain@utahtech.edu

Phone: 435-652-7914

Office: Hurricane Center #102

Sarah Strickley

Support Specialist

Email: Sarah.Strickley@utahtech.edu

Phone: 435-652-7916

Office: Hurricane Center #106