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DPSST Private Security/Investigators Policy Committee Meeting 2-17-2026 - 02/04/26

PRIVATE SECURITY/INVESTIGATOR POLICY COMMITTEE

MEETING SCHEDULED

 

Notice of Regular Meeting

The Private Security/Investigator Policy Committee of the Board on Public Safety Standards and Training will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at 1:30 p.m., in the Governor Victor G. Atiyeh Boardroom at the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST or Department) located at 4190 Aumsville Hwy SE, Salem, Oregon. For further information, please contact Juan Lopez at (503) 551-3167.

 

**To view the Private Security/Investigator Policy Committee's live-stream and other recorded videos, please visit DPSST’s official YouTube page at https://www.youtube.com/@DPSST.

 

Agenda Items:

 

1. Introductions

 

2. Approve November 18, 2025, Meeting Minutes

 

3. *Casey C. Pitney, PSI No. 105268

   Notice of Intent to Propose Civil Penalty

   Presented by Michael Holsapple

 

4. *Ronald Riebel, PSI No. 038063

   Denial of Provisional Private Investigator Applicant

   Presented by Michelle Morrison

 

5. *Wayne L. Yu, PSI No. 077282

   Notice of Intent to Propose Civil Penalty

   Presented by Michael Holsapple

 

6. *Proposed Rule Changes for Oregon Administrative Rule (OAR) 259-060-0125

   Adopting Rules for Private Professional Applicants with Prior Law Enforcement Experience (House Bill 2183)

   Presented by Jennifer Howald

 

7. Informational Update on the Suspension and Emergency Suspension Rule Changes Approved by the PSIPC

   Presented by Jennifer Howald

 

8. Agency Update

 

9. Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting – May 19, 2026, at 1:30 p.m.

 

Administrative Announcement

This is a public meeting, subject to the public meeting law and it will be recorded. Deliberation of issues will only be conducted by Private Security/Private Investigations Policy Committee members unless permitted by the Chair. Individuals who engage in disruptive behavior that impedes official business will be asked to stop being disruptive or leave the meeting. Additional measures may be taken to have disruptive individuals removed if their continued presence poses a safety risk to the other persons in the room or makes it impossible to continue the meeting.

DPSST Private Security/Investigators Policy Committee Meeting 2-17-2026 - 02/04/26

PRIVATE SECURITY/INVESTIGATOR POLICY COMMITTEE

MEETING SCHEDULED

 

Notice of Regular Meeting

The Private Security/Investigator Policy Committee of the Board on Public Safety Standards and Training will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at 1:30 p.m., in the Governor Victor G. Atiyeh Boardroom at the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST or Department) located at 4190 Aumsville Hwy SE, Salem, Oregon. For further information, please contact Juan Lopez at (503) 551-3167.

 

**To view the Private Security/Investigator Policy Committee's live-stream and other recorded videos, please visit DPSST’s official YouTube page at https://www.youtube.com/@DPSST.

 

Agenda Items:

 

1. Introductions

 

2. Approve November 18, 2025, Meeting Minutes

 

3. *Casey C. Pitney, PSI No. 105268

   Notice of Intent to Propose Civil Penalty

   Presented by Michael Holsapple

 

4. *Ronald Riebel, PSI No. 038063

   Denial of Provisional Private Investigator Applicant

   Presented by Michelle Morrison

 

5. *Wayne L. Yu, PSI No. 077282

   Notice of Intent to Propose Civil Penalty

   Presented by Michael Holsapple

 

6. *Proposed Rule Changes for Oregon Administrative Rule (OAR) 259-060-0125

   Adopting Rules for Private Professional Applicants with Prior Law Enforcement Experience (House Bill 2183)

   Presented by Jennifer Howald

 

7. Informational Update on the Suspension and Emergency Suspension Rule Changes Approved by the PSIPC

   Presented by Jennifer Howald

 

8. Agency Update

 

9. Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting – May 19, 2026, at 1:30 p.m.

 

Administrative Announcement

This is a public meeting, subject to the public meeting law and it will be recorded. Deliberation of issues will only be conducted by Private Security/Private Investigations Policy Committee members unless permitted by the Chair. Individuals who engage in disruptive behavior that impedes official business will be asked to stop being disruptive or leave the meeting. Additional measures may be taken to have disruptive individuals removed if their continued presence poses a safety risk to the other persons in the room or makes it impossible to continue the meeting.

DPSST Fire Policy Committee Meeting Scheduled 02-25-2026 - 01/28/26

FIRE POLICY COMMITTEE

MEETING SCHEDULED

 

 

Notice of Regular Meeting

The Fire Policy Committee (FPC) of the Board on Public Safety Standards and Training (Board) will hold a regular meeting at 9:00 a.m. February 25th, 2026, in the Governor Victor G. Atiyeh Boardroom at the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST or Department) located at 4190 Aumsville Hwy SE, Salem, Oregon. For more information, please contact Madison Mancuso at (971) 433-7899.

 


The Fire Policy Committee meeting will be live streamed on the DPSST YouTube page @
https://www.youtube.com/@DPSST.

 

1. Introductions

 

2. Approval of Minutes of November 19th, 2025 Meeting

 

3. Discretionary Case Review Quick Sheet
    Presented by Brooke Bell-Uribe

 

4. *Steven R. Eubanks; DPSST No. 41031
    Presented by Chantel Goettsch

 

5. *Clifton W. Booher; DPSST No. 13295
    Presented by Chantel Goettsch

 

6. *Kyle C. Clark; DPSST No. 44945

    Presented by Chantel Goettsch

 

7. *Proposed Rule Changes for OAR 259-009-0005, OAR 259-009-0062, and OAR 259-009-0065

    Presented by Jennifer Howald

 

8. Request for Fire Policy Committee Review of Fire Certifications

    Presented by Brooke Bell-Uribe

 

9. *Paul J. Bieker – Retired Captain, Portland Fire & Rescue, Fallen Fire Fighters Memorial Wall Nomination

    Presented by Brooke Bell-Uribe

 

10. *Michael Merlino –Battalion Chief, Sutherlin Fire Department, Fallen Fire Fighters Memorial Wall Nomination

    Presented by Brooke Bell-Uribe

 

11. *Ruben Gonzalez Romero – Firefighter/Sawyer, TJ Forestry Contracting LLC., Fallen Fire Fighters Memorial Wall Nomination

    Presented by Brooke Bell-Uribe

 

12. Agency Updates
 

13. Next Fire Policy Committee Meeting- May 27th, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.

 

Administrative Announcement

This is a public meeting, subject to the public meeting law and it will be recorded. Deliberation of issues will only be conducted by Fire Policy Committee members unless permitted by the Chair. Individuals who engage in disruptive behavior that impedes official business will be asked to stop being disruptive or leave the meeting. Additional measures may be taken to have disruptive individuals removed if their continued presence poses a safety risk to the other persons in the room or makes it impossible to continue the meeting.

DPSST Fire Policy Committee Meeting Scheduled 02-25-2026 - 01/28/26

FIRE POLICY COMMITTEE

MEETING SCHEDULED

 

 

Notice of Regular Meeting

The Fire Policy Committee (FPC) of the Board on Public Safety Standards and Training (Board) will hold a regular meeting at 9:00 a.m. February 25th, 2026, in the Governor Victor G. Atiyeh Boardroom at the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST or Department) located at 4190 Aumsville Hwy SE, Salem, Oregon. For more information, please contact Madison Mancuso at (971) 433-7899.

 


The Fire Policy Committee meeting will be live streamed on the DPSST YouTube page @
https://www.youtube.com/@DPSST.

 

1. Introductions

 

2. Approval of Minutes of November 19th, 2025 Meeting

 

3. Discretionary Case Review Quick Sheet
    Presented by Brooke Bell-Uribe

 

4. *Steven R. Eubanks; DPSST No. 41031
    Presented by Chantel Goettsch

 

5. *Clifton W. Booher; DPSST No. 13295
    Presented by Chantel Goettsch

 

6. *Kyle C. Clark; DPSST No. 44945

    Presented by Chantel Goettsch

 

7. *Proposed Rule Changes for OAR 259-009-0005, OAR 259-009-0062, and OAR 259-009-0065

    Presented by Jennifer Howald

 

8. Request for Fire Policy Committee Review of Fire Certifications

    Presented by Brooke Bell-Uribe

 

9. *Paul J. Bieker – Retired Captain, Portland Fire & Rescue, Fallen Fire Fighters Memorial Wall Nomination

    Presented by Brooke Bell-Uribe

 

10. *Michael Merlino –Battalion Chief, Sutherlin Fire Department, Fallen Fire Fighters Memorial Wall Nomination

    Presented by Brooke Bell-Uribe

 

11. *Ruben Gonzalez Romero – Firefighter/Sawyer, TJ Forestry Contracting LLC., Fallen Fire Fighters Memorial Wall Nomination

    Presented by Brooke Bell-Uribe

 

12. Agency Updates
 

13. Next Fire Policy Committee Meeting- May 27th, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.

 

Administrative Announcement

This is a public meeting, subject to the public meeting law and it will be recorded. Deliberation of issues will only be conducted by Fire Policy Committee members unless permitted by the Chair. Individuals who engage in disruptive behavior that impedes official business will be asked to stop being disruptive or leave the meeting. Additional measures may be taken to have disruptive individuals removed if their continued presence poses a safety risk to the other persons in the room or makes it impossible to continue the meeting.

DPSST Corrections Policy Committee Meeting 2-10-2026 - 01/27/26

CORRECTIONS POLICY COMMITTEE

MEETING SCHEDULED

 

 

Notice of Regular Meeting

The Corrections Policy Committee of the Board on Public Safety Standards and Training will hold a regular meeting at 10:00 a.m. on February 10, 2026, at the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training located at 4190 Aumsville Hwy SE, Salem, Oregon. For further information, please contact Juan Lopez (503) 551-3167 or juan.lopez-hernandez@dpsst.oregon.gov.

 

**The meeting will be live streamed on the DPSST YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/@DPSST.

 

Agenda Items:

 

1.  Introductions

 

2. Approve November 12 and December 16, 2025, Meeting Minutes

 

3. *Administrative Closures Consent Agenda (The following items to be ratified by one vote)

Presented by Melissa Lang-Bacho

 

a) Jacob Pratt; DPSST No. 61212
Basic Corrections Certifications

 

4. *Sefiu Ballam; DPSST No. 59203; Marion County Sheriff's Office
    Presented by Melissa Lang-Bacho

 

5. *Robert Bingham; DPSST No. 38928; Washington County Sheriff's Office
    Presented by Melissa Lang-Bacho

 

6. *DeAndre Brown, DPSST No. 61256; DOC/Coffee Creek Correctional Facility
    Presented by Melissa Lang-Bacho

 

7. *Louis Martin, DPSST No. 45897; DOC/Coffee Creek Correctional Facility
    Presented by Jennifer Levario

 

8. *Alexander Navruzov; DPSST No. 64946; Washington County Sheriff's Office
    Presented by Melissa Lang-Bacho

 

9. *Ryan Reid, DPSST No. 48586; DOC/Columbia River Correctional Institution
    Presented by Melissa Lang-Bacho

 

10. *Austin Wilcox, DPSST No. 64231; DOC/Snake River Correctional Institution
    Presented by Melissa Lang-Bacho

 

11. *Proposed Rule Changes for Oregon Administrative Rule (OAR) 259-008-0005, 259-008-0290, 259-008-0300, 259-008-0300, 259-008-0310, 259-008-0320, 259-008-0330, 259-008-0340, and 259-008-0400

Amending Public Safety Professional Certification Denial and Revocation Standards and Processes

Presented by Jennifer Howald

 

12. Agency Updates

 

13. Next Corrections Policy Committee Meeting: May 12, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.

 
 

Administrative Announcement

This is a public meeting, subject to the public meeting law and it will be recorded. Deliberation of issues will only be conducted by Corrections Policy Committee members unless permitted by the Chair. Individuals who engage in disruptive behavior that impedes official business will be asked to stop being disruptive or leave the meeting. Additional measures may be taken to have disruptive individuals removed if their continued presence poses a safety risk to the other persons in the room or makes it impossible to continue the meeting.

DPSST Corrections Policy Committee Meeting 2-10-2026 - 01/27/26

CORRECTIONS POLICY COMMITTEE

MEETING SCHEDULED

 

 

Notice of Regular Meeting

The Corrections Policy Committee of the Board on Public Safety Standards and Training will hold a regular meeting at 10:00 a.m. on February 10, 2026, at the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training located at 4190 Aumsville Hwy SE, Salem, Oregon. For further information, please contact Juan Lopez (503) 551-3167 or juan.lopez-hernandez@dpsst.oregon.gov.

 

**The meeting will be live streamed on the DPSST YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/@DPSST.

 

Agenda Items:

 

1.  Introductions

 

2. Approve November 12 and December 16, 2025, Meeting Minutes

 

3. *Administrative Closures Consent Agenda (The following items to be ratified by one vote)

Presented by Melissa Lang-Bacho

 

a) Jacob Pratt; DPSST No. 61212
Basic Corrections Certifications

 

4. *Sefiu Ballam; DPSST No. 59203; Marion County Sheriff's Office
    Presented by Melissa Lang-Bacho

 

5. *Robert Bingham; DPSST No. 38928; Washington County Sheriff's Office
    Presented by Melissa Lang-Bacho

 

6. *DeAndre Brown, DPSST No. 61256; DOC/Coffee Creek Correctional Facility
    Presented by Melissa Lang-Bacho

 

7. *Louis Martin, DPSST No. 45897; DOC/Coffee Creek Correctional Facility
    Presented by Jennifer Levario

 

8. *Alexander Navruzov; DPSST No. 64946; Washington County Sheriff's Office
    Presented by Melissa Lang-Bacho

 

9. *Ryan Reid, DPSST No. 48586; DOC/Columbia River Correctional Institution
    Presented by Melissa Lang-Bacho

 

10. *Austin Wilcox, DPSST No. 64231; DOC/Snake River Correctional Institution
    Presented by Melissa Lang-Bacho

 

11. *Proposed Rule Changes for Oregon Administrative Rule (OAR) 259-008-0005, 259-008-0290, 259-008-0300, 259-008-0300, 259-008-0310, 259-008-0320, 259-008-0330, 259-008-0340, and 259-008-0400

Amending Public Safety Professional Certification Denial and Revocation Standards and Processes

Presented by Jennifer Howald

 

12. Agency Updates

 

13. Next Corrections Policy Committee Meeting: May 12, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.

 
 

Administrative Announcement

This is a public meeting, subject to the public meeting law and it will be recorded. Deliberation of issues will only be conducted by Corrections Policy Committee members unless permitted by the Chair. Individuals who engage in disruptive behavior that impedes official business will be asked to stop being disruptive or leave the meeting. Additional measures may be taken to have disruptive individuals removed if their continued presence poses a safety risk to the other persons in the room or makes it impossible to continue the meeting.

Public Safety Memorial Fund Board Meeting Scheduled 2-2-2026 - 01/26/26

PUBLIC SAFETY MEMORIAL FUND BOARD

MEETING SCHEDULED

 

Notice of Regular Meeting

The Public Safety Memorial Fund Board will hold a special meeting at 10:00 a.m. on February 2, 2026, at the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training located at 4190 Aumsville Hwy SE Salem. For further information, please contact Juan Lopez at (503) 551-3167.

 

Agenda Items:

 

1. Introductions

 

2. *Approve October 23, 2025, Meeting Minutes

 

3. Budget Update

   Presented by Marie Atwood

 

4. *Officer John Christopher Kilcullen (DPSST #35147); Eugene Police Department; Supplemental Application for Discretionary PSMF Benefits

   Presented by Marie Atwood

 

5. *Battalion Chief Michael Merlino (DPSST #08324); Sutherlin Fire Department; Supplemental Application for Discretionary PSMF Benefits

    Presented by Marie Atwood

 

6. Next meeting – April 23, 2026, directly following the Board on Public Safety Standards and Training meeting at 9:00 a.m.

 

Administrative Announcement

This is a public meeting, subject to the public meeting law and it will be recorded. 

Public Safety Memorial Fund Board Meeting Scheduled 2-2-2026 - 01/26/26

PUBLIC SAFETY MEMORIAL FUND BOARD

MEETING SCHEDULED

 

Notice of Regular Meeting

The Public Safety Memorial Fund Board will hold a special meeting at 10:00 a.m. on February 2, 2026, at the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training located at 4190 Aumsville Hwy SE Salem. For further information, please contact Juan Lopez at (503) 551-3167.

 

Agenda Items:

 

1. Introductions

 

2. *Approve October 23, 2025, Meeting Minutes

 

3. Budget Update

   Presented by Marie Atwood

 

4. *Officer John Christopher Kilcullen (DPSST #35147); Eugene Police Department; Supplemental Application for Discretionary PSMF Benefits

   Presented by Marie Atwood

 

5. *Battalion Chief Michael Merlino (DPSST #08324); Sutherlin Fire Department; Supplemental Application for Discretionary PSMF Benefits

    Presented by Marie Atwood

 

6. Next meeting – April 23, 2026, directly following the Board on Public Safety Standards and Training meeting at 9:00 a.m.

 

Administrative Announcement

This is a public meeting, subject to the public meeting law and it will be recorded. 

DPSST Public Safety Memorial Fund Board Meeting Cancelled 1-22-2026 - 01/22/26

PUBLIC SAFETY MEMORIAL FUND BOARD

MEETING CANCELLED

 

Notice of Meeting Cancellation

The Public Safety Memorial Fund Board meeting scheduled for January 22, 2026, at 10:30 a.m., has been cancelled due to a lack of quorum.

The next Public Safety Memorial Fund Board meeting will be determined as soon as possible.

 

DPSST Public Safety Memorial Fund Board Meeting Cancelled 1-22-2026 - 01/22/26

PUBLIC SAFETY MEMORIAL FUND BOARD

MEETING CANCELLED

 

Notice of Meeting Cancellation

The Public Safety Memorial Fund Board meeting scheduled for January 22, 2026, at 10:30 a.m., has been cancelled due to a lack of quorum.

The next Public Safety Memorial Fund Board meeting will be determined as soon as possible.

 

DPSST Board On Public Safety Standards And Training Meeting 1-22-2026 - 01/16/26

BOARD ON PUBLIC SAFETY STANDARDS AND TRAINING

MEETING SCHEDULED

 

Notice of Regular Meeting

The Board on Public Safety Standards and Training will hold a regular meeting at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 22, 2026, in the Governor Victor G. Atiyeh Boardroom at the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training located at 4190 Aumsville Hwy SE, Salem, Oregon. For further information, please contact Juan Lopez at (503) 551-3167 or juan.lopez-hernandez@dpsst.oregon.gov.

 

**To view the Board's live-stream and other recorded videos, please visit DPSST’s official YouTube page at https://www.youtube.com/@DPSST.

 

Amended Agenda Items:

 

1. Introductions

 

2. *Meeting Minutes

Approve the October 23, 2025, Meeting Minutes

 

3. Fire Policy Committee

 

a. Fire Policy Committee Update – Chris Heppel, Chair

 

b. *Consent Agenda (The following items to be ratified by one vote)

 

A. *Christopher Wade, DPSST No. 30403; Christmas Valley RFPD – Revoke

Unanimous vote to recommend to the Board by the FPC on November 19, 2025.

 

4. Criminal Justice Policy Committees

 

a. Police Policy Committee Update – Scotty Nowning, Chair

 

b. Telecommunications Policy Committee Update – Michael Fletcher, Chair

 

c. Corrections Policy Committee Update – Jennifer Cameron, Vice-Chair

 

d. *Consent Agenda (The following items to be ratified by one vote)

 

A. *Shane Bond, DPSST No. 59946; DOC/Union County Sheriff's Office – Revoke

Unanimous vote to recommend to the Board by the CPC on December 16, 2025.

 

B. *John Deardorff, DPSST No. 42771; DOC/Oregon State Correctional Institution – Revoke

Unanimous vote to recommend to the Board by the CPC on November 12, 2025.

 

C. *Mark Farmer, DPSST No. 55203; Multnomah County Sheriff's Office – No Action

Unanimous vote to recommend to the Board by the PPC on November 20, 2025.

 

D. *Emily Fisk, DPSST No. 61817; DOC/Deer Ridge Correctional Institution – Revoke

Unanimous vote to recommend to the Board by the CPC on November 12, 2025.

 

E. *Jesus Gutierrez, Sr., DPSST No. 61908; DOC/Snake River Correctional Institution – Revoke

Unanimous vote to recommend to the Board by the CPC on November 12, 2025.

 

F. *Michelle Hubbard, DPSST No. 31820; DOC/Oregon State Correctional Institution – Revoke

Unanimous vote to recommend to the Board by the CPC on November 12, 2025.

 

G. *Erica Hurley, DPSST No. 29900; Portland Police Bureau – No Action

Unanimous vote to recommend to the Board by the PPC on November 20, 2025.

 

H. *Bonnie Kessell, DPSST No. 46671; Umatilla County Community Corrections – Revoke

Unanimous vote to recommend to the Board by the CPC on November 12, 2025.

 

I. *August Lowthian, DPSST No. 61677; Washington County Sheriff's Office – Revoke

Unanimous vote to recommend to the Board by the CPC on November 12, 2025.

 

J. *Jonathan McNichols, DPSST No. 60995; Salem Police Department – Revoke

Unanimous vote to recommend to the Board by the PPC on November 20, 2025.

 

K. *James McQueen, DPSST No. 55471; Hillsboro Police Department – Revoke

Seven (7) to two (2) vote to recommend to the Board by the PPC on November 20, 2025.

 

L. *Kathleen Williams, DPSST No. 43028; Bureau of Emergency Communications – No Action

Unanimous vote to recommend to the Board by the TPC on August 12, 2025.

 

M. *Committee Appointments

Police Policy Committee

    • Anel Ceric – Non-Management Law Enforcement. Re-appointment to the PPC, 2nd term effective January 25, 2026.
    • Michelle Duncan – Oregon State Sheriffs' Association. Re-appointment to the PPC, 2nd term effective January 25, 2026.
    • Warren Hensman – Oregon Association of Chiefs of Police. Appointment to the PPC, 1st term effective January 22, 2026.

5. Private Security/Investigator Policy Committee

 

a. Private Security Investigator Policy Committee Update – Dan Lenzen, Chair

 

b. *Consent Agenda (The following items to be ratified by one vote).

 

A. *Proposed Rule Changes for Oregon Administrative Rule (OAR) 259-060-0120, 259-060-0135, 259-060-0136, 259-060-0300, 259-060-0310, 259-060-0320, and 259-060-0380

Related to Emergency Suspension

 

6. DPSST Recommendations (The following items to be ratified by one vote each)

 

a. Advisory Discussion of Upcoming Changes to the Basic Police Program

 

b. *Approval to Study Implementation of Fee Schedule for Registration to Regional Training Courses

 

c. *Approval to Study Implementation of Fee Schedule for Use of DPSST Facilities

 

d. *Proposed Rule Changes for Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR) 259-008-0001

     Recommended Repeal

 

e. *Proposed Rule Changes for Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR) 259-030-0005

    Relating to the Authority of the Director of the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training

 

f. *Workgroup/Rules Advisory Committee Request

    Related to Law Enforcement Officer Certification Maintenance Requirements Per OAR 259-008-0065

 

g. *Imposition of Civil Penalties – House Bill 2527

 

h. *Imposition of Civil Penalties – House Bill 2527/Senate Bill 300

 

7. Agency Updates – Agency Director, Phil Castle 

 

8. Next Meeting Date: April 23, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.

 

Administrative Announcement

This is a public meeting, subject to the public meeting law and it will be recorded. Deliberation of issues will only be conducted by Board members unless permitted by the Chair. Individuals who engage in disruptive behavior that impedes official business will be asked to stop being disruptive or leave the meeting. Additional measures may be taken to have disruptive individuals removed if their continued presence poses a safety risk to the other persons in the room or makes it impossible to continue the meeting.

DPSST Board On Public Safety Standards And Training Meeting 1-22-2026 - 01/16/26

BOARD ON PUBLIC SAFETY STANDARDS AND TRAINING

MEETING SCHEDULED

 

Notice of Regular Meeting

The Board on Public Safety Standards and Training will hold a regular meeting at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 22, 2026, in the Governor Victor G. Atiyeh Boardroom at the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training located at 4190 Aumsville Hwy SE, Salem, Oregon. For further information, please contact Juan Lopez at (503) 551-3167 or juan.lopez-hernandez@dpsst.oregon.gov.

 

**To view the Board's live-stream and other recorded videos, please visit DPSST’s official YouTube page at https://www.youtube.com/@DPSST.

 

Amended Agenda Items:

 

1. Introductions

 

2. *Meeting Minutes

Approve the October 23, 2025, Meeting Minutes

 

3. Fire Policy Committee

 

a. Fire Policy Committee Update – Chris Heppel, Chair

 

b. *Consent Agenda (The following items to be ratified by one vote)

 

A. *Christopher Wade, DPSST No. 30403; Christmas Valley RFPD – Revoke

Unanimous vote to recommend to the Board by the FPC on November 19, 2025.

 

4. Criminal Justice Policy Committees

 

a. Police Policy Committee Update – Scotty Nowning, Chair

 

b. Telecommunications Policy Committee Update – Michael Fletcher, Chair

 

c. Corrections Policy Committee Update – Jennifer Cameron, Vice-Chair

 

d. *Consent Agenda (The following items to be ratified by one vote)

 

A. *Shane Bond, DPSST No. 59946; DOC/Union County Sheriff's Office – Revoke

Unanimous vote to recommend to the Board by the CPC on December 16, 2025.

 

B. *John Deardorff, DPSST No. 42771; DOC/Oregon State Correctional Institution – Revoke

Unanimous vote to recommend to the Board by the CPC on November 12, 2025.

 

C. *Mark Farmer, DPSST No. 55203; Multnomah County Sheriff's Office – No Action

Unanimous vote to recommend to the Board by the PPC on November 20, 2025.

 

D. *Emily Fisk, DPSST No. 61817; DOC/Deer Ridge Correctional Institution – Revoke

Unanimous vote to recommend to the Board by the CPC on November 12, 2025.

 

E. *Jesus Gutierrez, Sr., DPSST No. 61908; DOC/Snake River Correctional Institution – Revoke

Unanimous vote to recommend to the Board by the CPC on November 12, 2025.

 

F. *Michelle Hubbard, DPSST No. 31820; DOC/Oregon State Correctional Institution – Revoke

Unanimous vote to recommend to the Board by the CPC on November 12, 2025.

 

G. *Erica Hurley, DPSST No. 29900; Portland Police Bureau – No Action

Unanimous vote to recommend to the Board by the PPC on November 20, 2025.

 

H. *Bonnie Kessell, DPSST No. 46671; Umatilla County Community Corrections – Revoke

Unanimous vote to recommend to the Board by the CPC on November 12, 2025.

 

I. *August Lowthian, DPSST No. 61677; Washington County Sheriff's Office – Revoke

Unanimous vote to recommend to the Board by the CPC on November 12, 2025.

 

J. *Jonathan McNichols, DPSST No. 60995; Salem Police Department – Revoke

Unanimous vote to recommend to the Board by the PPC on November 20, 2025.

 

K. *James McQueen, DPSST No. 55471; Hillsboro Police Department – Revoke

Seven (7) to two (2) vote to recommend to the Board by the PPC on November 20, 2025.

 

L. *Kathleen Williams, DPSST No. 43028; Bureau of Emergency Communications – No Action

Unanimous vote to recommend to the Board by the TPC on August 12, 2025.

 

M. *Committee Appointments

Police Policy Committee

    • Anel Ceric – Non-Management Law Enforcement. Re-appointment to the PPC, 2nd term effective January 25, 2026.
    • Michelle Duncan – Oregon State Sheriffs' Association. Re-appointment to the PPC, 2nd term effective January 25, 2026.
    • Warren Hensman – Oregon Association of Chiefs of Police. Appointment to the PPC, 1st term effective January 22, 2026.

5. Private Security/Investigator Policy Committee

 

a. Private Security Investigator Policy Committee Update – Dan Lenzen, Chair

 

b. *Consent Agenda (The following items to be ratified by one vote).

 

A. *Proposed Rule Changes for Oregon Administrative Rule (OAR) 259-060-0120, 259-060-0135, 259-060-0136, 259-060-0300, 259-060-0310, 259-060-0320, and 259-060-0380

Related to Emergency Suspension

 

6. DPSST Recommendations (The following items to be ratified by one vote each)

 

a. Advisory Discussion of Upcoming Changes to the Basic Police Program

 

b. *Approval to Study Implementation of Fee Schedule for Registration to Regional Training Courses

 

c. *Approval to Study Implementation of Fee Schedule for Use of DPSST Facilities

 

d. *Proposed Rule Changes for Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR) 259-008-0001

     Recommended Repeal

 

e. *Proposed Rule Changes for Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR) 259-030-0005

    Relating to the Authority of the Director of the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training

 

f. *Workgroup/Rules Advisory Committee Request

    Related to Law Enforcement Officer Certification Maintenance Requirements Per OAR 259-008-0065

 

g. *Imposition of Civil Penalties – House Bill 2527

 

h. *Imposition of Civil Penalties – House Bill 2527/Senate Bill 300

 

7. Agency Updates – Agency Director, Phil Castle 

 

8. Next Meeting Date: April 23, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.

 

Administrative Announcement

This is a public meeting, subject to the public meeting law and it will be recorded. Deliberation of issues will only be conducted by Board members unless permitted by the Chair. Individuals who engage in disruptive behavior that impedes official business will be asked to stop being disruptive or leave the meeting. Additional measures may be taken to have disruptive individuals removed if their continued presence poses a safety risk to the other persons in the room or makes it impossible to continue the meeting.

Governor's Commission On The Law Enforcement Medal Of Honor Meeting Scheduled 1-26-2026 - 01/15/26

GOVERNOR'S COMMISSION ON THE

LAW ENFORCEMENT MEDAL OF HONOR

MEETING SCHEDULED

 

Notice of Regular Meeting

The Governor's Commission on the Law Enforcement Medal of Honor will hold a teleconference meeting at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, January 26, 2026, at the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training located at 4190 Aumsville Hwy SE, Salem, Oregon. For further information, please contact Shelby Alexander at (503) 378-2191 or shelby.alexander@dpsst.oregon.gov.

 

 

Agenda Items:

 

1. Introductions

 

2. *Minutes for August 19, 2024, Meeting

 

3. *Michael Snyder, DPSST No. 60486; Reedsport Police Department - Nomination for Medal of Honor

     Presented by Phil Castle

 

4. Next meeting - TBD

 

 

Administrative Announcement

This is a public meeting, subject to the public meeting law and it will be digitally recorded.

Governor's Commission On The Law Enforcement Medal Of Honor Meeting Scheduled 1-26-2026 - 01/15/26

GOVERNOR'S COMMISSION ON THE

LAW ENFORCEMENT MEDAL OF HONOR

MEETING SCHEDULED

 

Notice of Regular Meeting

The Governor's Commission on the Law Enforcement Medal of Honor will hold a teleconference meeting at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, January 26, 2026, at the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training located at 4190 Aumsville Hwy SE, Salem, Oregon. For further information, please contact Shelby Alexander at (503) 378-2191 or shelby.alexander@dpsst.oregon.gov.

 

 

Agenda Items:

 

1. Introductions

 

2. *Minutes for August 19, 2024, Meeting

 

3. *Michael Snyder, DPSST No. 60486; Reedsport Police Department - Nomination for Medal of Honor

     Presented by Phil Castle

 

4. Next meeting - TBD

 

 

Administrative Announcement

This is a public meeting, subject to the public meeting law and it will be digitally recorded.

DPSST Telecommunications Policy Committee 2-4-2026 - 01/15/26

TELECOMMUNICATIONS POLICY COMMITTEE

MEETING SCHEDULED

 

Notice of Regular Meeting

The Telecommunications Policy Committee of the Board on Public Safety Standards and Training will hold a regular meeting on at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training located at 4190 Aumsville Hwy SE, Salem, Oregon. For further information, please contact Juan Lopez (503) 551-3167 or juan.lopez-hernandez@dpsst.oregon.gov

 

**The meeting will be live streamed on the DPSST YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/@DPSST.

Amended Agenda Items:

 

1. Introductions

 

2. Approve November 5, 2025, Meeting Minutes

 

3. *Administrative Closures Consent Agenda (The following items to be ratified by one vote)

     Presented by Melissa Lang-Bacho

 

a. Emma Todd; DPSST No. 65491

     Basic Telecommunicator and Emergency Medical Dispatcher Certifications

 

b. Nicole Silbaugh; DPSST No. 52445

     Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced Telecommunicator, and Basic Emergency Medical Dispatcher Certifications

 

4. *Mileena Edwards, DPSST No. 61544; Warm Springs Police Department

     Presented by Melissa Lang-Bacho

 

5. *Proposed Rule Changes for Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR) 259-008-0005, 259-008-0290, 259-008-0300, 259-008-0310, 259-008-0320, 259-008-0330, 259-008-0340, and 259-008-0400

     Amending Public Safety Professional Certification Denial and Revocation Standards and Processes

     Presented by Jennifer Howald

 

6. Agency Updates

 

7. Next Telecommunications Policy Committee Meeting: May 6, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.

 

 

Administrative Announcement

This is a public meeting, subject to the public meeting law and it will be recorded. Deliberation of issues will only be conducted by Telecommunications Policy Committee members unless permitted by the Chair. Individuals who engage in disruptive behavior that impedes official business will be asked to stop being disruptive or leave the meeting. Additional measures may be taken to have disruptive individuals removed if their continued presence poses a safety risk to the other persons in the room or makes it impossible to continue the meeting.

DPSST Telecommunications Policy Committee 2-4-2026 - 01/15/26

TELECOMMUNICATIONS POLICY COMMITTEE

MEETING SCHEDULED

 

Notice of Regular Meeting

The Telecommunications Policy Committee of the Board on Public Safety Standards and Training will hold a regular meeting on at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training located at 4190 Aumsville Hwy SE, Salem, Oregon. For further information, please contact Juan Lopez (503) 551-3167 or juan.lopez-hernandez@dpsst.oregon.gov

 

**The meeting will be live streamed on the DPSST YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/@DPSST.

Amended Agenda Items:

 

1. Introductions

 

2. Approve November 5, 2025, Meeting Minutes

 

3. *Administrative Closures Consent Agenda (The following items to be ratified by one vote)

     Presented by Melissa Lang-Bacho

 

a. Emma Todd; DPSST No. 65491

     Basic Telecommunicator and Emergency Medical Dispatcher Certifications

 

b. Nicole Silbaugh; DPSST No. 52445

     Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced Telecommunicator, and Basic Emergency Medical Dispatcher Certifications

 

4. *Mileena Edwards, DPSST No. 61544; Warm Springs Police Department

     Presented by Melissa Lang-Bacho

 

5. *Proposed Rule Changes for Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR) 259-008-0005, 259-008-0290, 259-008-0300, 259-008-0310, 259-008-0320, 259-008-0330, 259-008-0340, and 259-008-0400

     Amending Public Safety Professional Certification Denial and Revocation Standards and Processes

     Presented by Jennifer Howald

 

6. Agency Updates

 

7. Next Telecommunications Policy Committee Meeting: May 6, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.

 

 

Administrative Announcement

This is a public meeting, subject to the public meeting law and it will be recorded. Deliberation of issues will only be conducted by Telecommunications Policy Committee members unless permitted by the Chair. Individuals who engage in disruptive behavior that impedes official business will be asked to stop being disruptive or leave the meeting. Additional measures may be taken to have disruptive individuals removed if their continued presence poses a safety risk to the other persons in the room or makes it impossible to continue the meeting.