Utah Police Officer Standards and Training Academy

The Academy includes 16-weeks of paid training at the Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) campus located in Sandy, Utah. (Applicants sponsored through the academy by UHP must agree to a 3 year minimum commitment with the department, or will be required to reimburse training expenses.)
The exterior of the POST building in Sandy, utah.

What to Expect

At the Academy, cadets will be tested mentally, physically, and emotionally daily.

Training covers the following:

Basic Training
Firearms Training
Emergency Vehicle Operations
Canine Training
Defensive Tactics
Physical Fitness
Classroom Training
Frequent Exams
Hands-On Practical Training

Two cadets perform defensive tactics maneuvers on each other.
Cadet handcuffs a scenario participant as a POST instructor observes.
Cadets stand in a line and perform shooting exercises
Cadets are gathered around as one uses a measurement tool in the accident investigation class.
Cadets stand in a group at the EVO track with Chargers in the foreground.
POST cadets stand in a circle as one of them practices conducting SFSTs on a person.

Commuting and Dorm Eligibility

If you live within 50 miles of the academy you will commute Monday through Friday. If you live further than 50 miles you will be eligible for a dorm room Sunday night through Friday. Cadets staying in the dorms are allowed to return home Friday after class and return to POST Sunday evening. Dorm arrangements can be made for out-of-state new hires. Dorm eligibility is determined on a case-by-case basis.
Dorm room at POST has two bunch beds, two desks and two book cases.

UHP In-House Academy

Following successful graduation from the Academy, Troopers will attend five weeks of UHP-specific in-house training. This training is tailored to UHP Policy, Standards, and advanced tactics.
A UHP Trooper punches a pad after he has been pepper sprayed .
Two crown victorias are shown during a PIT maneuver training at the EVO track.
Trooper doing taser training
A UHP Trooper stands beside his charger.

UHP Field Training Officer Program

UHP's on-the-job training is broken into three phases and spans one year of working on the road. The 18-month probation period is filled with various types of training.