COVID-19 Response
The following is updated information from Utah Peace Officer Standards and Training on supporting Utah Law Enforcement during the pandemic. This page will be updated as new information is released.
Peace Officer URS Special Exemption for Employment
Click here for information on how to employ a peace officer or dispatcher under the special exemption rule for COVID-19. If the employee is not being hired under this exemption rule, the normal procedure applies.
In-Service Training for Fiscal Year 2020
In response to COVID-19, Utah POST will be providing over 40 hours of online In-service training in the months of April and May. Each week, five or more new or existing hours of online training will be released and will remain available throughout the year. This online training will assist officers and agencies in meeting the 40 hour training requirement.
Current Week Training Announcement
Click here to view current week announcement
How to Participate in Online Training
Online Courses
The online courses are hosted inside the POST Portal. An account is needed to log in to the portal. Officers may already have an account from participation in Basic or In-service training. After logging into the POST portal, online courses are available for enrollment.
Live Webinars
The live webinars are hosted in the Adobe Connect platform. No login or account is required to participate in the training. When registering you will need to provide your POST-ID. If participation in the live event is not possible, the recording will be made available as an online course in the POST Portal.
Course Enrollment Process
Follow this link to view instructions on how to enroll in online courses.
Account Access - Logging Into POST Portal
New Account
If you do not have an account, email support@utahpost.org and request a POST Portal account be setup.
Password Reset
If you have a POST Portal account but do not remember your password, follow the "forgot password" link at portal.post.utah.gov to reset your password.
Email Notification of New Courses
To be notified by email of the course announcements, click here.
Technical Support
Email support@utahpost.org for assistance.
Updated: 6/1/2020