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: 8/12/2026
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: August 2026 – review of revised rule changes, combined changes from below OAR 259-008-0300 and 259-008-0310, and public comment for OAR 259-008-0310 during the Telecommunications Policy Committee, Corrections Policy Committee, and Police Policy Committee
Next Steps: October 2026 – Board Approval
Review of Denial and Revocation Processes for Professional Standards Cases Involving Student Dismissals or Employment Arbitration Findings
Amending: OAR 259-008-0300 and 259-008-0310
Current Status: August 2026 – review of proposed rule changes and public comment during the Telecommunications Policy Committee, Corrections Policy Committee, and Police Policy Committee. Now combined with above moral fitness rule changes for OAR 259-008-0005, and 259-008-0290 through 259-008-0400.
Next Steps: October 2026 – Board Approval
Adoption of an Updated Basic Police Course Subject and Hour Breakdown
Amending: OAR 259-008-0085
Current Status: August 2026 – Police Policy Committee
Next Steps: September 2026 – Public Comment; October 2026 Board Approval
Fee Increases for Private Security Providers, Private Security Entities, and Private Investigators
Amending: OAR 259-059-0070 (Entities), 259-060-0500 (Providers), and 259-061-0010 (Investigators)
Current Status: July 2026 – Board Approval
Next Steps: TBD – Effective Date of Fee Increases, Pending Approval by the Department of Administrative Services (DAS)
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: Workgroup review (rules advisory committee) – See Advisory Committee and Workgroup records at the top of the page. Meeting dates: July 23, 2026; August 11, 2026; and August 27, 2026.
Next Steps: October 2026 Board on Public Safety Standards and Training
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; and October 28, 2026.
Next Steps: TBD - Corrections Policy Committee and Police Policy Committee
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: Task Force review (rules advisory committee) – Meeting dates: April 22, 2026
Next Steps: November 2026 - Fire Policy Committee (FPC)
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: August 2026 - Private Security and Investigator Policy Committee
Next Steps: September 2026 – Public Comment