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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:
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.

  • June 1, 2025 - Permanent Rule Change
    • To adopt the 2024 NFPA 1010 Standard for DPSST-issued Firefighter I and II Certifications
    • Amending OAR 259-009-0005, 259-009-0062, and 259-009-0065
  • July 1, 2025 - Permanent Rule Change
    • To adopt the 2024 version of the Basic Telecommunicator Field Training Manual (FTM) and curriculum changes for the Self-Study Corrections Career Officer Development (CCOD) Course
    • Amending OAR 259-008-0085
  • December 2025 - Placeholder for Proposed Rule Changes
    • To amend the moral fitness and denial and revocation standards for public safety officers
    • Amending OAR Chapter 259 Division 8

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 

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.