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 now offer two sessions each year, held in January and August.

Applications for the August session are closed. Applications for the January 2026 session will be accepted July 20th through December 2nd or until full.

The next Special Function Officer (SFO) will begin Janaury 12, 2026, and the Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) session will begin April 2026. SFO is a prerequisite for attending LEO.

To apply, 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 - 12:00 pm

Tuesday

  • 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wednesday

  • 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thursday

  • 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Friday

  • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

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