DPSST Rulemaking

Overview

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.

This page will display proposed rule changes and announce the comment period for public comments. You can also review recently adopted rules and link to the agency's current, published rules.

Proposed Rules

Proposed rule changes open for public comment. Please send your written comments to the DPSST Rules Coordinator.

Public Review and Comment

DPSST welcomes comments on proposed rules. Written comments may be submitted by e-mail or mail to the following:

E-mail: jennifer.howald@dpsst.oregon.gov

Mail: DPSST Rules Coordinator, 4190 Aumsville Hwy SE, Salem, OR 97317

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Recently Adopted Rules

Permanent and temporary rule changes that have been approved and filed with the Secretary of State within approximately the last six months.

Rulemaking Planning Calendar

The following dates are subject to change. Additional rulemaking may be added as needed. Last Update: 06/18/2025

August 2025 through October 2025

Telecommunications Policy Committee, Corrections Policy Committee, and Police Policy Committee

Review of OAR 259-006-0010 relating to membership of the Applicant Review Committee

Fire Policy Committee

Review of OAR 259-009-0005, 259-009-0062, and 259-009-0065 relating to NFPA 1010 Standards for the DPSST Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator certifications
Review of OAR 259-009-0005, 259-009-0062, and 259-009-0065 relating to clean up of outdated certifications that have been phased out

Private Security and Investigator Policy Committee

Review of OAR Chapter 259 Division 59 and 60 related to SB 300 changes to the definition of private security entity

November 2025 through January 2026

Telecommunications Policy Committee, Corrections Policy Committee, and Police Policy Committee

Review of OAR Chapter 259 Division 8 relating to the moral fitness and denial and revocation standards for public safety officers
Review of OAR 259-008-0085 relating to attendance requirements for mandated training courses and course completion documentation (class notebooks)

Private Security and Investigator Policy Committee

Review of OAR Chapter 259 Division 60 related to HB 2183 establishing a procedure for recognition of prior law enforcement experience toward completion of required training for certification as a private security professional

Published Rules

DPSST administrative rules can be found on both the Secretary of State's website and the Oregon Transparency website. DPSST's published rules are found in Chapter 259.

Quick Links

Secretary of State: Oregon Administrative Rules Database (OARD)

Oregon Transparency Website: Administrative Rules Section

Oregon State Legislature: Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS)

Contact Us

Jennifer Howald
DPSST Rules Coordinator
jennifer.howald@dpsst.oregon.gov

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Accommodations

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, this information is available in alternative formats upon request.

Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in a public hearing should make a request as soon as possible but no later than 48 hours before the scheduled hearing.

Please email the DPSST Rules Coordinator if you have questions or need an accommodation.