DPSST Statutes (ORS) and Rules (OAR)
The Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) and the Board on Public Safety Standards and Training (Board), adopt administrative rules that set the minimum standards for training and the certification or licensure of criminal justice public safety professionals, fire service professionals, private security providers, private investigators, and polygraph examiners. These rules help DPPST carry out statutory requirements and act in accordance with the Agency's mission, to promote excellence in public safety.
For all of the Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) that govern the Board's certification and licensure programs please visit the
Oregon State Legislature.
ORS Chapter 181A includes criminal justice public safety professionals, fire service professionals, and private security providers.
ORS Chapter 703 includes polygraph examiners and private investigators.
Proposed Rule Changes
DPSST filed Notices of Proposed Rulemaking for the following administrative rules. Proposed rulemaking includes rule changes that are under consideration, but not yet adopted. All agency rulemaking notices are published by the Secretary of State in the
Oregon Bulletin.
DPSST welcomes comments on proposed rules. Written comments may be submitted by e-mail or mail to the following:
Mail: DPSST Rules Coordinator, 4190 Aumsville Hwy SE, Salem, OR 97317
The Rulemaking Document provided with each rule change below provides a copy of the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking showing the rule text revisions (additions shown with underlined text and deletions shown with strikethrough text).
This proposed rule change facilitates adoption of the 2024 Edition of the NFPA 1010 Standard for DPSST certification requirements for the NFPA Firefighter I and NFPA Firefighter II certifications, formerly under NFPA 1001. This rule change also adds a new level of DPSST certification for NFPA Support Person.
Amending: OAR 259-009-0005, 259-009-0062, and 259-009-0065
Last Day to Submit Comments: March 31, 2025
This proposed rule change supports the adoption and implementation of the revised Corrections Career Officer Development (CCOD) Self-Study curriculum. The rule change will codify the curriculum approval by the Board on Public Safety Standards and Training. The Board will review the recommended curriculum and OAR changes on April 24, 2025. The CCOD Course curriculum is based on the current Basic Corrections Local Course.
Amending: OAR 259-008-0085
Last Day to Submit Comments: March 31, 2025
This proposed rule change supports the adoption and implementation of the 2024 Telecommunicator Field Training Manual (FTM) and Guidebook. The rule change will codify the 2024 version of the Telecommunicator FTM after it has been approved by the Board on Public Safety Standards and Training. The Board will review the recommended FTM and OAR changes on April 24, 2025.
Amending: OAR 259-008-0085
Last Day to Submit Comments: March 31, 2025
Temporary Rules
DPSST filed Temporary Administrative Orders for the following temporary administrative rules. The Rulemaking Document provided with each rule change below provides a copy of the Temporary Administrative Order showing the rule text revisions (additions shown with underlined text and deletions shown with strikethrough text).
Recent Permanent Rule Changes
DPSST filed Permanent Administrative Orders for the following administrative rules. The Rulemaking Document provided with each rule change below provides a copy of the Permanent Administrative Order showing the rule text revisions (additions shown with
underlined text and deletions shown with
strikethrough text). Each permanent rule change is available through the
Secretary of State beginning on the effective date of the rule change. The list includes Orders filed within the past 180 days.
AMENDING: OAR 259-059-0070
Effective: February 1, 2025
AMENDING: OAR 259-060-0500
Effective: February 1, 2025
AMENDING: OAR 259-061-0010
Effective: February 1, 2025
OAR 259-012-0010 defines the Standards of Student Conduct. The rule changes amend the Standards of Conduct to support enforcement of the Student Rules and Regulations and provide additional clarifications to specific violations.
OAR 259-012-0035 outlines the policies and processes for suspending or dismissing a student who violates the Standards of Student Conduct. The rule changes give the Department more discretionary authority when dismissing students and reinstating students to training. The rule changes also define appeal procedures and clarify the Director’s authority in the appeal process.
AMENDING: OAR 259-012-0010 and 259-012-0035
Effective: January 1, 2025
OAR 259-009-0087 outlines the standards and processes for accrediting fire service agency training programs. These rule changes help align the rule with current processes and best practices.
Amending: OAR 259-009-0087
Effective: November 1, 2024
OAR 259-008-0500 designates the Oregon Accreditation Alliance and the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (commonly known as CALEA) as accrediting bodies for law enforcement agencies. This rule change provides a technical correction to recognize the name change of the Oregon Accreditation Alliance to the Northwest Accreditation Alliance.
Amending: OAR 259-008-0500
Effective: July 25, 2024
OAR 259-008-0085 maintains the minimum standards for Board-approved mandated courses. Changes to the subject and hour breakdown for a course require Board approval. This rule change replaces the last Board-approved date with the new Board-approved date for the Basic Corrections Local Academy curriculum. The recommended subject and hour changes are minor and include a shift of one hour of training from one class to another, division of an eight-hour class into two separate four-hour classes, and some class title changes. The subject and hour changes were recommended to improve the course’s time management, content delivery, and alignment with adult learning.
Amending: OAR 259-008-0085
Effective: July 25, 2024
OAR 259-070-0010 includes clarifying information used to determine eligibility for Public Safety Memorial Fund benefits. This rule change adds recognition of the addition of OLCC regulatory specialists beginning January 1, 2024, pursuant to Senate Bill 699 (2023). This rule change also includes additions to recognize historical eligibility changes. The historical additions will not affect past eligibility or current beneficiaries.
Amending: OAR 259-070-0010
DPSST Rules Coordinator
Jennifer Howald
503-551-3258
DPSST, 4190 Aumsville Hwy SE, Salem, OR 97317
How to Request Notice of DPSST Rule Changes
There are two ways to request notice of DPSST's rule changes. Both options allow you to request notices for all rule changes or to request notices just for the certification or licensure program you are interested in.
2. Write or e-mail the DPSST Rules Coordinator to submit your request.