DPSST Statutes (ORS) and Rules (OAR)
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. These rules help DPPST carry out statutory requirements and act in accordance with the Agency's mission, to promote excellence in public safety.
For all of the Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) that govern the Board's certification and licensure programs please visit the
Oregon State Legislature.
ORS Chapter 181A includes criminal justice public safety professionals, fire service professionals, and private security providers.
ORS Chapter 703 includes polygraph examiners and private investigators.
Proposed Rule Changes
DPSST filed Notices of Proposed Rulemaking for the following administrative rules. Proposed rulemaking includes rule changes that are under consideration, but not yet adopted. All agency rulemaking notices are published by the Secretary of State in the
Oregon Bulletin.
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
The Rulemaking Document provided with each rule change below provides a copy of the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking showing the rule text revisions (additions shown with underlined text and deletions shown with strikethrough text).
Division 9 - Fire
Establishing processes to reapply for fire certifications after a denial or revocation for falsification.
This proposed rule change amends the reapplication process that follows a discretionary denial or revocation of certification by adding additional statements in section (10) to capture the existing review process relating to convictions and the new recommendations that apply to falsification. The Fire Policy Committee recommended that any application for certification submitted within 10 years of a denial or revocation for falsification be reviewed before certifications may be issued. Please review the Rulemaking Document or the Fire Policy Committee Memo for additional details.
Amending: OAR 259-009-0125
Last Day to Comment: June 21, 2022
Division 9 - Fire
Adopting the 2022 Edition of NFPA 1033 for DPSST Fire Investigator Certifications.
This proposed rule change updates the DPSST certification requirements for the NFPA Fire Investigator certification by adopting the most recent 2022 Edition of the NFPA Standard 1033. OAR 259-009-0005 is amended to update the definition for NFPA Fire Investigator. OAR 259-009-0062 is amended to adopt the 2022 Edition of the NFPA 1033 Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Investigator. The rule changes outline training, task book and testing requirements. There are multiple tracks to obtain this certification that recognize completion of national training and certification programs. OAR 259-009-0065 is amended to implement new maintenance recertification requirements for the NFPA Fire Investigator certification. The new recertification requirements are based on NFPA 1033 chapter 4.1.7.3, which requires 40 hours of continuing education completed every 5 years. Please review the Rulemaking Document or the Fire Policy Committee Memo for additional details.
Amending: OAR 259-009-0005, 259-009-0062 & 259-009-0065
Last Day to Comment: June 21, 2022
Temporary Rules
DPSST filed Temporary Administrative Orders for the following temporary administrative rules. The Rulemaking Document provided with each rule change below provides a copy of the Temporary Administrative Order showing the rule text revisions (additions shown with underlined text and deletions shown with strikethrough text).
Division 60 - Private Security
Correcting the fees for the Private Security Certification and Licensure Program.
The Private Security Certification and Licensure Program fee increases were not reviewed during the 2022 Legislative Session. This means the fee increases are automatically rescinded. (DPSST adopted the fee increases in a permanent rule change effective January 1, 2022, but delayed collection of the fee increases until after the 2022 Legislative Session.) This temporary rule changes the fees provided in OAR 259-060-0500 back to the fees in effect before the permanent rule change that was effective January 1, 2022. In the next few weeks DPSST will submit a new proposed rule change for the Private Security Certification and Licensure Program fee increases.
Amending: OAR 259-060-0500
Effective: March 10, 2022 through September 5, 2022
Division 61 - Private Investigators
Correcting the fees for late renewals and duplicate or replacement licenses for Private Investigators.
In 2021, DPSST completed the rulemaking processes to increase the fees for late renewal applications and duplicate or replacement licenses effective January 1, 2022. DPSST postponed these fee increases until the end of the 2022 Legislative Session so that the fee increases could be ratified by the Legislature. The DPSST Private Investigator Licensure Program fee increases were not reviewed during the 2022 Legislative Session. This means the fee increases are automatically rescinded. This temporary rule changes the fees for late renewal applications and duplicate or replacement licenses provided in OAR 259-061-0010 back to the fees in effect before the permanent rule change that was effective January 1, 2022. In the next few weeks DPSST will submit a new proposed rule change for the late renewal application and duplicate or replacement license fee increases.
Amending: OAR 259-061-0010
Effective: March 10, 2022 through September 5, 2022
Recent Permanent Rule Changes
DPSST filed Permanent Administrative Orders for the following administrative rules. The Rulemaking Document provided with each rule change below provides a copy of the Permanent Administrative Order showing the rule text revisions (additions shown with
underlined text and deletions shown with
strikethrough text). Each permanent rule change is available through the
Secretary of State beginning on the effective date of the rule change.
Division 60 - Private Security
Adopting Rules for Senate Bill 116 Private Security Equipment, Vehicles, Uniforms and Titles.
Senate Bill 116 makes it unlawful for a private security provider or an entity that employs private security providers to possess or use in the scope of employment equipment, vehicles, uniforms or titles that imply that the provider or entity is affiliated with a public or private safety agency as defined in ORS 181A.355. The law was intended to address situations where the appearance of private security uniforms and vehicles make it difficult to differentiate between members of law enforcement and providers of private security services. OAR 259-060-0012 is adopted to communicate legislative intent and DPSST interpretation and application of the law.
Adopting OAR 259-060-0012 and Amending 259-060-0450
Effective: June 1, 2022
DPSST Rules Coordinator
Jennifer Howald
503-378-2432
DPSST, 4190 Aumsville Hwy SE, Salem, OR 97317
How to Request Notice of DPSST Rule Changes
There are two ways to request notice of DPSST's rule changes. Both options allow you to request notices for all rule changes or to request notices just for the certification or licensure program you are interested in.
2. Write or e-mail the DPSST Rules Coordinator to submit your request.