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Statutes and Rules

The Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) and the Board adopt rules. These rules set minimum standards for employment, training, and certification in private security and support the agency’s mission to improve public safety.

Private Security Statutes and Rules:

Oregon Revised Statute (ORS) Chapter 181A.840 - Private Security 

Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR) Chapter 259 Division 60 Rules


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Proposed, Temporary and Permanent Rule Changes

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