3-18-104. SCOPE AND JURISDICTION OF THE BOARD.
(1) The Board shall review the following matters:
a. All uses of force by the West Valley City Police Department;
b. All vehicular pursuits; and
c. All internal affairs investigations of police officers.
(2) For the purpose of this Chapter, “use of force” shall be defined as the application of physical techniques or tactics, chemical agents, or weapons to another person. The display of a firearm or a taser shall be considered a use of force for the purpose of this Chapter. When a person submits to being searched, escorted, or restrained, such search, escort, or restraint shall not be considered a use of force for the purpose of this Chapter.
(3) For the purpose of this Chapter, “vehicular pursuit” shall be defined as an active attempt by an officer in an authorized emergency vehicle to apprehend fleeing suspects who are attempting to avoid apprehension through evasive and unlawful tactics.
(4) The Board shall review no other matters beyond those listed in this Section.