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 list outlines the agency’s rulemaking projects for November 2025 through February 2026. The dates are subject to change. Additional rulemaking may be added as needed. Last Update: 01/26/2026

Review of OAR Chapter 259 Division 8 Relating to the Moral Fitness and Denial and Revocation Standards for Public Safety Officers

Amending: OAR 259-008-0005, and 259-008-0290 through 259-008-0400

Current Status: October 2025 through January 2026 -Workgroup review, rule draft development

Next Steps: February 2026 - Telecommunications Policy Committee, Corrections Policy Committee, and Police Policy Committee; March 2026 – Public Comment

Adoption of NFPA 1010 (2024) for DPSST Airport Firefighter Certification

Amending: OAR 259-009-0005, 259-009-0062, and 259-009-0065

Current Status: October 2025 through January 2026 - Taskforce review, rule draft development

Next Steps: February 2026 - Fire Policy Committee; March 2026 - Public Comment

Review of OAR Chapter 259 Division 60, Private Security Providers, 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

Amending: OAR Chapter 259 Division 60

Current Status: October 2025 through January 2026 - Workgroup review, rule draft development

Next Steps: February 2026 - Private Security and Investigators Policy Committee; March 2026 - Public Comment

Repeal OAR 259-008-0001, related to DPSST COVID-19 emergency provisions that have expired
Repealing: OAR 259-008-0001
Current Status: Rulemaking action approved by the Board on January 22, 2026
Next Steps: Public Comment through February 28, 2026
Tentative effective date for repeal: on or after March 15, 2026

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)

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.