The following list outlines the agency’s rulemaking projects for 2026. The dates are subject to change. Additional rulemaking may be added as needed. Last Update: 11/2/2026
Adoption of an Updated Basic Police Course Subject and Hour Breakdown
Amending: OAR 259-008-0085
Current Status: November 2026 – Police Policy Committee
Next Steps: December 2026 Public Comment, January 2027 Board Approval
Review of Private Security Entity Rules
Summary: These rules were adopted for implementation of HB 2527 (2021) which established new licensure requirements for private security entities. The licensure requirements went into effect on January 1, 2024. This review will provide an opportunity for DPSST and private security entity licensees to identify clarifying changes, updates to the licensing program and processes, and any additional recommendations now the licensing requirement has been operational for two years.
Amending: OAR Chapter 259 Division 59
Current Status: Open for public comment through December 10, 2026. Please see Proposed Rules listed above for rule change and RAC meeting information.
Review of Law Enforcement Officer Certification Maintenance Training Standards
Summary: Certified law enforcement officers (police officers, corrections officers, parole and probation officers, and regulatory specialists) are required to maintain their certification through ongoing training. The current standards require a minimum of 84 training hours that must be completed over a three year period known as the maintenance cycle. The 84 training hours must include training on Firearms or Use of Force, Ethics, Mental Health/Crisis Intervention, Airway and Circulatory Anatomy and Physiology (ACAP), and Equity, as well as certification in First Aid and adult and child cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). This review will provide an opportunity for DPSST and constituents to identify clarifying changes, updates to standards, and any additional recommendations.
Amending: OAR 259-008-0065
Current Status: Workgroup review (rules advisory committee) – See Advisory Committee and Workgroup records at the top of the page. Meeting dates: July 29, 2026; August 26, 2026; September 30, 2026; October 28, 2026, and December 9, 2026.
Next Steps: The Workgroup will continue in 2027, but dates are currently still to be determined.
Review of the standards for the NWCG Wildland Fire Operations Certifications for Fire Service Professionals
Summary: This review of the NWCG Wildland Fire Operations Standards will provide an opportunity for DPSST and constituents to identify clarifying changes, updates to standards, and any additional recommendations.
Amending: OAR 259-009-0005, 259-009-0062, and 259-009-0065
Current Status: Fire Policy Committee review, November 18, 2026
Next Steps: December 2026 Public Comment, January 2027 Board Approval
Review of Petition for Rulemaking – Request for Rule Amendments to Define Reasonable Request in OAR 259-060-0015 (2)
Summary: OAR 259-060-0015 (2) requires a private security provider to have their certification, license, or temporary work permit in their possession while they are performing private security services and to present the certification, license, or temporary work permit to any person upon reasonable request. The petition for rulemaking requests DPSST define a reasonable request.
Amending: OAR 259-060-0015, 259-060-0030, and 259-060-0145
Current Status: Open for public comment through November 23, 2026. Please see Proposed Rules listed above for rule change information.