Utah Code § 64-13d-104: Use of force -- Private prison employees.

(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.