OAR 259-008-0000
Policies and Objectives

(1)

The Board and Department adopt the following policies in response to ORS 181A.365 (Organization of board):

(a)

The Board and Department exist to develop talented individuals into public safety providers who are:

(A)

Culturally competent;

(B)

Ethically, physically and emotionally fit; and

(C)

Well trained, highly skilled and responsive to the needs of their communities.

(b)

The Board and Department will promote the safety, efficiency, effectiveness, self-sufficiency and competence of public safety agencies and professionals.

(c)

The Board and Department will encourage participation among public and private security, law enforcement, telecommunications and corrections organizations, the related organizations with whom they work as well as the interests of the communities they serve.

(d)

The Board and Department will work together on matters related to public safety standards, training and certification.

(e)

The Board may adopt or approve any policy, standard or minimum requirement related to public safety certifications and training.

(f)

The Department may administer operations and procedures and implement or apply the policies and standards of the Board.

(g)

The Department is a full department of the state.

(2)

The objectives of the Board and Department are:

(a)

To improve public safety services in Oregon by raising the level of competence of public safety personnel and their support staffs:

(A)

By setting minimum standards for all levels of career development in areas such as employment; promotion; education; physical, emotional, intellectual, and moral fitness; and any other matter that relates to the competence and reliability of a person seeking employment or promotion within public safety.

(B)

By setting minimum standards for training and certifying public safety personnel for all levels of professional development, basic through executive;

(C)

By providing, sponsoring, certifying or coordinating training courses for public safety personnel.

(b)

To conduct and stimulate research to improve the police, fire service, corrections, adult parole and probation, emergency medical dispatch and telecommunicator professions.

Source: Rule 259-008-0000 — Policies and Objectives, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=259-008-0000.

259‑008‑0000
Policies and Objectives 259‑008‑0001
Board and Department Policies for the Impacts of COVID-19 259‑008‑0005
Definitions 259‑008‑0010
Minimum Standards for Employment as a Law Enforcement Officer or Utilization as a Reserve Officer 259‑008‑0011
Minimum Standards for Employment as a Telecommunicator and Emergency Medical Dispatcher 259‑008‑0015
Background Investigation 259‑008‑0017
Public Records 259‑008‑0018
Authorized Signer / Signature Authority 259‑008‑0020
Personnel Actions, DPSST Numbers and Use of Legal Name 259‑008‑0025
Minimum Standards for Training 259‑008‑0040
Period of Service 259‑008‑0045
Education Credits 259‑008‑0060
Public Safety Officer Certification 259‑008‑0064
Maintenance of Certification for Telecommunicators and Emergency Medical Dispatchers 259‑008‑0065
Maintenance of Law Enforcement Officer Certification 259‑008‑0067
Lapse and Expiration of Public Safety Professional Certifications 259‑008‑0069
Tribal Law Enforcement 259‑008‑0075
Determinations of Eligibility to be a Candidate for Election to the Office of Sheriff 259‑008‑0076
Eligibility Requirements for Police Chief 259‑008‑0078
Eligibility Requirements for Limited Duration, Administrative Positions 259‑008‑0080
Instructors for Mandated Training 259‑008‑0085
Minimum Standards for Mandated Courses 259‑008‑0090
Training Records 259‑008‑0100
Miscellaneous Activities of the Board or Department 259‑008‑0110
Prohibited Use of Force Training 259‑008‑0200
Civil Penalties 259‑008‑0220
Sanctions, Generally 259‑008‑0250
Notice of Civil Penalty 259‑008‑0290
Denial of Public Safety Professional Certifications for Pre-employment Criminal Dispositions 259‑008‑0300
Grounds for Denial, Revocation or Emergency Suspension of Public Safety Professional Certifications 259‑008‑0310
Denial/Revocation - Initiation and Review of a Professional Standards Case 259‑008‑0320
Scope of Denial/Revocation and Eligibility for Certification Following Denial/Revocation 259‑008‑0330
Surrendering Certifications 259‑008‑0340
Issuance of Notice of Intent/Request for Hearing and Contested Case Procedures 259‑008‑0400
Review of Complaints
Last Updated

Jun. 8, 2021

Rule 259-008-0000’s source at or​.us