Division 8 Rules

OAR Chapter 259 Rules

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 employment, training, and certification of criminal justice public safety professionals. These rules help DPPST carry out statutory requirements and act in accordance with the Agency's mission, to promote excellence in public safety.

Oregon Revised Statute (ORS) 181A Public Safety Standards and Training

Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR) 259-008 Criminal Justice Employment, Training and Certification and (OAR) 259-012 Oregon Public Safety Academy.

Proposed, Temporary and Permanent Rule Changes

For all other rule changes and instructions on how to submit comments for a proposed rule change please visit DPSST's Statutes and Rules Page.