OAR 259-008-0001
Board and Department Policies for the Impacts of COVID-19

In recognition of the statewide impacts of COVID-19, the Board authorizes the Department to exercise the following discretion in its enforcement of certification and maintenance standards for public safety professionals.

(1)

The Department may approve exceptions to the timelines for completion and submission of employment, training and certification documentation or standards where permissible by statute and rule. This authority expires on December 31, 2021.

(2)

The Department may include additional time that accounts for periods of Oregon Public Safety Academy closure or restricted availability due to COVID-19 when approving a public or private safety agency’s request for a time extension to complete a public safety professional’s training and certification. This authority expires on December 31, 2021.

(3)

The Department may suspend enforcement of certification maintenance standards upon a finding that the public safety professional’s ability to comply with the maintenance requirements was impacted by COVID-19. This authority expires on December 31, 2022.

(4)

In the event additional issues arise due to COVID-19, the Department may use discretion as needed and where permissible by statute and rule to balance compliance of the Board’s minimum standards with state and federal COVID-19 requirements. This authority expires on December 31, 2021.

Source: Rule 259-008-0001 — Board and Department Policies for the Impacts of COVID-19, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=259-008-0001 (accessed May 26, 2025).

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

May 26, 2025

Rule 259-008-0001's source at or​.us