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Public Safety Memorial Fund Board Meeting Scheduled 3-4-2026 - 03/03/26

PUBLIC SAFETY MEMORIAL FUND BOARD

MEETING SCHEDULED

 

Notice of Regular Meeting

The Public Safety Memorial Fund Board will hold a special meeting at 11:00 a.m. on March 4, 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. *Fire Marshal Frederick E. Ulrich (DPSST #37801); North Lincoln Fire & Rescue; Initial Application for Discretionary PSMF Benefits

   Presented by Marie Atwood

 

3. 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 3-4-2026 - 03/03/26

PUBLIC SAFETY MEMORIAL FUND BOARD

MEETING SCHEDULED

 

Notice of Regular Meeting

The Public Safety Memorial Fund Board will hold a special meeting at 11:00 a.m. on March 4, 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. *Fire Marshal Frederick E. Ulrich (DPSST #37801); North Lincoln Fire & Rescue; Initial Application for Discretionary PSMF Benefits

   Presented by Marie Atwood

 

3. 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 Telecommunications Curriculum Advisory Committee Membership Opportunity - 02/25/26

DPSST Telecommunications Curriculum Advisory Committee Membership Opportunity

 

The DPSST Telecommunications Curriculum Advisory Committee (TCAC) is currently seeking interested individuals for membership. 

 

Who Should Apply?

We already have strong representation from managers and supervisors and are looking to expand our membership to include line staff, coaches, and trainers from various agencies across the state, representing different agency sizes.

 

TCAC Overview and Member Responsibilities:

The TCAC operates as a subcommittee of the DPSST Telecommunications Policy Committee (TPC), with all members appointed by the TPC. Responsibilities include convening bi-annually or as needed by DPSST to review curriculum for Telecommunications and Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD), Field Training Manuals, and EMD cards. Members, serving as subject matter experts (SMEs), will recommend updates and revisions based on these reviews.

 

Length of Service and How to Apply:

The commitment is for a minimum of two (2) years. Interested individuals are invited to submit a letter of interest to Kathy.Fink@dpsst.oregon.gov by March 10, 2026.

 

 

Applications will be reviewed, and selections will be made to create a well-rounded committee.

DPSST Telecommunications Curriculum Advisory Committee Membership Opportunity - 02/25/26

DPSST Telecommunications Curriculum Advisory Committee Membership Opportunity

 

The DPSST Telecommunications Curriculum Advisory Committee (TCAC) is currently seeking interested individuals for membership. 

 

Who Should Apply?

We already have strong representation from managers and supervisors and are looking to expand our membership to include line staff, coaches, and trainers from various agencies across the state, representing different agency sizes.

 

TCAC Overview and Member Responsibilities:

The TCAC operates as a subcommittee of the DPSST Telecommunications Policy Committee (TPC), with all members appointed by the TPC. Responsibilities include convening bi-annually or as needed by DPSST to review curriculum for Telecommunications and Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD), Field Training Manuals, and EMD cards. Members, serving as subject matter experts (SMEs), will recommend updates and revisions based on these reviews.

 

Length of Service and How to Apply:

The commitment is for a minimum of two (2) years. Interested individuals are invited to submit a letter of interest to Kathy.Fink@dpsst.oregon.gov by March 10, 2026.

 

 

Applications will be reviewed, and selections will be made to create a well-rounded committee.

DPSST Basic Corrections Firearms Workgroup Meeting 3-10-2026 - 02/24/26

BASIC CORRECTIONS FIREARMS

WORKGROUP MEETING

SCHEDULED

 

Notice of Scheduled Meeting

The DPSST Basic Corrections Firearms Workgroup will meet at 10:00 am on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, in in Conference Room C-210 at the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training located at 4190 Aumsville Hwy SE, Salem, Oregon. For further information, please contact Julie Collinson at julie.collinson@dpsst.oregon.gov and (503) 510-5530 or Jennifer Howald at jennifer.howald@dpsst.oregon.gov and (503) 551-3258.

 

The meeting will be recorded and posted on the DPSST YouTube page after the meeting: https://www.youtube.com/@DPSST

 

Agenda Items:

 

1.   Introductions

 

2.   Review of the Basic Corrections Firearms Survey Results

      Presented by DPSST Staff

 

3.   Discussion and Next Steps

 

4.   Next Workgroup Meeting – TBD

 

Administrative Announcement

This is a public meeting, subject to the public meeting law. This meeting will be digitally recorded and posted on the DPSST YouTube page after the meeting. The meeting will also be recorded in the form of written minutes. Discussion of issues will only be conducted by workgroup members. Please be mindful of comments and side conversations.

DPSST Basic Corrections Firearms Workgroup Meeting 3-10-2026 - 02/24/26

BASIC CORRECTIONS FIREARMS

WORKGROUP MEETING

SCHEDULED

 

Notice of Scheduled Meeting

The DPSST Basic Corrections Firearms Workgroup will meet at 10:00 am on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, in in Conference Room C-210 at the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training located at 4190 Aumsville Hwy SE, Salem, Oregon. For further information, please contact Julie Collinson at julie.collinson@dpsst.oregon.gov and (503) 510-5530 or Jennifer Howald at jennifer.howald@dpsst.oregon.gov and (503) 551-3258.

 

The meeting will be recorded and posted on the DPSST YouTube page after the meeting: https://www.youtube.com/@DPSST

 

Agenda Items:

 

1.   Introductions

 

2.   Review of the Basic Corrections Firearms Survey Results

      Presented by DPSST Staff

 

3.   Discussion and Next Steps

 

4.   Next Workgroup Meeting – TBD

 

Administrative Announcement

This is a public meeting, subject to the public meeting law. This meeting will be digitally recorded and posted on the DPSST YouTube page after the meeting. The meeting will also be recorded in the form of written minutes. Discussion of issues will only be conducted by workgroup members. Please be mindful of comments and side conversations.

DPSST Private Investigator Sub-Committee Amended Meeting 2-17-2026 - 02/12/26

PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR SUB-COMMITTEE

MEETING SCHEDULED

 

Notice of Regular Meeting

The Private Investigator Sub-Committee of the Private Security/Investigators Policy Committee for the Board on Public Safety Standards and Training will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at 11:00 a.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.

 

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

 

Amended Agenda Items:

 

1. Introductions

 

2. Approve November 18, 2025, Meeting Minutes

 

3. *David J. Huckins, PIID No. 080024

   Private Investigator Renewal Application Review

   Presented by Michelle Morrison

 

4. Agency Update

 

5. Round Table

 

6. Next Scheduled Meeting - TBD

 

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 Investigator Sub-Committee Amended Meeting 2-17-2026 - 02/12/26

PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR SUB-COMMITTEE

MEETING SCHEDULED

 

Notice of Regular Meeting

The Private Investigator Sub-Committee of the Private Security/Investigators Policy Committee for the Board on Public Safety Standards and Training will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at 11:00 a.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.

 

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

 

Amended Agenda Items:

 

1. Introductions

 

2. Approve November 18, 2025, Meeting Minutes

 

3. *David J. Huckins, PIID No. 080024

   Private Investigator Renewal Application Review

   Presented by Michelle Morrison

 

4. Agency Update

 

5. Round Table

 

6. Next Scheduled Meeting - TBD

 

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 Applicant Review Committee Meeting 2-25-2025 - 02/12/26

APPLICANT REVIEW COMMITTEE

MEETING SCHEDULED

 

Notice of Regular Meeting

The Applicant Review Committee of the Board on Public Safety Standards and Training will hold a regular meeting at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 25, 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.

 

**To view the Applicant Review 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 December 17, 2025, Meeting Minutes

 

3. *Micah Edwards, DPSST No. 67044; Columbia County Sheriff's Office

    Presented by Cindy Park

 

4. *Joseph Flores, DPSST No. 67043; Multnomah County Sheriff's Office

    Presented by Cindy Park

 

5. Inquiry Closure Memos – Information Only

    Presented by Cindy Park

 

6. Next Applicant Review Committee Meeting – March 25, 2026, at 11:00 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 Applicant Review 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 Applicant Review Committee Meeting 2-25-2025 - 02/12/26

APPLICANT REVIEW COMMITTEE

MEETING SCHEDULED

 

Notice of Regular Meeting

The Applicant Review Committee of the Board on Public Safety Standards and Training will hold a regular meeting at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 25, 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.

 

**To view the Applicant Review 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 December 17, 2025, Meeting Minutes

 

3. *Micah Edwards, DPSST No. 67044; Columbia County Sheriff's Office

    Presented by Cindy Park

 

4. *Joseph Flores, DPSST No. 67043; Multnomah County Sheriff's Office

    Presented by Cindy Park

 

5. Inquiry Closure Memos – Information Only

    Presented by Cindy Park

 

6. Next Applicant Review Committee Meeting – March 25, 2026, at 11:00 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 Applicant Review 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 Police Policy Committee Meeting 2-19-2026 - 02/11/26

POLICE POLICY COMMITTEE

MEETING SCHEDULED

 

Notice of Regular Meeting

The Police Policy Committee of the Board on Public Safety Standards and Training will hold a regular meeting at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 19, 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 at (503) 551-3167 or juan.lopez-hernandez@dpsst.oregon.gov.

 

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

 

Agenda Items:

 

1. Introductions

 

2. Approve November 20, 2025, Meeting Minutes

 

3. *Administrative Closures Consent Agenda (The following items to be ratified by one vote)
    Presented by Melissa Lang-Bacho

 

    a) James Hoydic; DPSST No. 58938
        Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced Police Certifications

 

4. *Sabrina Whittaker, DPSST No. 51116; Oregon State Police
   Presented by Cindy Park

 

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

 

8. Agency Updates

 

9. Next Police Policy Committee Meeting – May 21, 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 Police 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 Police Policy Committee Meeting 2-19-2026 - 02/11/26

POLICE POLICY COMMITTEE

MEETING SCHEDULED

 

Notice of Regular Meeting

The Police Policy Committee of the Board on Public Safety Standards and Training will hold a regular meeting at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 19, 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 at (503) 551-3167 or juan.lopez-hernandez@dpsst.oregon.gov.

 

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

 

Agenda Items:

 

1. Introductions

 

2. Approve November 20, 2025, Meeting Minutes

 

3. *Administrative Closures Consent Agenda (The following items to be ratified by one vote)
    Presented by Melissa Lang-Bacho

 

    a) James Hoydic; DPSST No. 58938
        Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced Police Certifications

 

4. *Sabrina Whittaker, DPSST No. 51116; Oregon State Police
   Presented by Cindy Park

 

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

 

8. Agency Updates

 

9. Next Police Policy Committee Meeting – May 21, 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 Police 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.