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DPSST ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF NEW DEPUTY DIRECTOR - 07/21/26

SALEM, Ore. — Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) Director Phil Castle announced today the appointment of Marcia Harnden as the agency’s next deputy director. She will assume the role in September following the departure of current Deputy Director Kathy McAlpine, who is resigning effective Aug. 14.
 

Harnden currently serves as Chief of Police in Albany, Ore., a position she has held since 2020. She is the current past president of the Oregon Association of Chiefs of Police, is an executive board member with the Oregon-Idaho High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area, and is a founding member of the Northwest Women’s Law Enforcement Network. Prior to joining the Albany Police Department, Harnden spent 25 years with the Bellevue Police Department in Washington, where she served in multiple leadership roles before retiring as a captain.
 

“Marcia has a passion for training, a proven commitment to employee wellness, and a thoughtful and caring leadership style,” said Director Castle. “She is the ideal candidate to continue guiding DPSST’s mission, and I am thrilled to welcome her as our next deputy director.”
 

Outgoing Deputy Director Kathy McAlpine joined DPSST as director of the Professional Standards Division in January 2024 and was appointed as the agency’s deputy director in January 2025. Before joining DPSST, McAlpine served for six years as the chief of police in Tigard and spent more than 30 years with the Tacoma Police Department in Washington. She is leaving DPSST to serve as chief operating officer at South Sound 911 in Tacoma.
 

“I want to express my deepest appreciation to Kathy for being the best deputy and partner I could have asked for,” said Director Castle. “Her work ethic and dedication to our mission are second to none, and she has made a monumental impact at DPSST.”
 

Director Castle will assume the duties of the deputy director during the interim period between McAlpine’s departure and Harnden’s start.
 

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About DPSST
 

The mission of the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) is to pursue excellence in training and accountability for public safety professionals.
 

DPSST certifies and licenses police, corrections, and parole and probation officers, as well as regulatory specialists, emergency telecommunicators and medical dispatchers, criminal justice instructors, private security providers, private investigators, fire service professionals, and polygraph examiners in the state of Oregon.  
 

DPSST works with public and private safety agencies around the state to provide basic, leadership and specialized training at the Oregon Public Safety Academy in Salem and regionally throughout the state.

 

DPSST ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF NEW DEPUTY DIRECTOR - 07/21/26

SALEM, Ore. — Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) Director Phil Castle announced today the appointment of Marcia Harnden as the agency’s next deputy director. She will assume the role in September following the departure of current Deputy Director Kathy McAlpine, who is resigning effective Aug. 14.
 

Harnden currently serves as Chief of Police in Albany, Ore., a position she has held since 2020. She is the current past president of the Oregon Association of Chiefs of Police, is an executive board member with the Oregon-Idaho High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area, and is a founding member of the Northwest Women’s Law Enforcement Network. Prior to joining the Albany Police Department, Harnden spent 25 years with the Bellevue Police Department in Washington, where she served in multiple leadership roles before retiring as a captain.
 

“Marcia has a passion for training, a proven commitment to employee wellness, and a thoughtful and caring leadership style,” said Director Castle. “She is the ideal candidate to continue guiding DPSST’s mission, and I am thrilled to welcome her as our next deputy director.”
 

Outgoing Deputy Director Kathy McAlpine joined DPSST as director of the Professional Standards Division in January 2024 and was appointed as the agency’s deputy director in January 2025. Before joining DPSST, McAlpine served for six years as the chief of police in Tigard and spent more than 30 years with the Tacoma Police Department in Washington. She is leaving DPSST to serve as chief operating officer at South Sound 911 in Tacoma.
 

“I want to express my deepest appreciation to Kathy for being the best deputy and partner I could have asked for,” said Director Castle. “Her work ethic and dedication to our mission are second to none, and she has made a monumental impact at DPSST.”
 

Director Castle will assume the duties of the deputy director during the interim period between McAlpine’s departure and Harnden’s start.
 

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About DPSST
 

The mission of the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) is to pursue excellence in training and accountability for public safety professionals.
 

DPSST certifies and licenses police, corrections, and parole and probation officers, as well as regulatory specialists, emergency telecommunicators and medical dispatchers, criminal justice instructors, private security providers, private investigators, fire service professionals, and polygraph examiners in the state of Oregon.  
 

DPSST works with public and private safety agencies around the state to provide basic, leadership and specialized training at the Oregon Public Safety Academy in Salem and regionally throughout the state.

 

DPSST Law Enforcement Officer Certification Maintenance Workgroup - 07/15/26

DPSST LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER CERTIFICATION MAINTENANCE 

WORKGROUP MEETING SCHEDULED

 

Notice of Scheduled Meeting

The DPSST Law Enforcement Officer Certification Maintenance Workgroup will hold a meeting at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, in Conference Room A234 at the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training located at 4190 Aumsville Hwy SE, Salem, Oregon. For further information, please contact 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.   Workgroup Purpose

 

3.   Overview of History of the Maintenance Standards and Processes

 

4.   Proposed Action Plan

 

5.   Overview of Current Requirements

 

6.   Identification of Discussion Topics

 

7.   Next Workgroup Meeting: Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at 2:00 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 Telecommunications Curriculum Advisory 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 provides reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access for people with disabilities and those with limited English proficiency. To request a sign language interpreter, translation services, or other accommodations, please contact Juan Lopez at (503) 551-3167 or at juan.lopez-hernandez@dpsst.oregon.gov, at least 48 hours before the meeting.

 

DPSST proporciona acomodaciones rasonables para asegurar el acceso igual para personas con descapacidades y para personas con competencia limitada de inglés. Para pedir un interprete de lengua de señas, servicios de traducción, u otras acomodaciones, por favor de contactar a Juan Lopez marcando al (503) 551-3167, o a juan.lopez-hernandez@dpsst.oregon.gov, al menos 48 horas antes de la reunión.

DPSST Law Enforcement Officer Certification Maintenance Workgroup - 07/15/26

DPSST LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER CERTIFICATION MAINTENANCE 

WORKGROUP MEETING SCHEDULED

 

Notice of Scheduled Meeting

The DPSST Law Enforcement Officer Certification Maintenance Workgroup will hold a meeting at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, in Conference Room A234 at the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training located at 4190 Aumsville Hwy SE, Salem, Oregon. For further information, please contact 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.   Workgroup Purpose

 

3.   Overview of History of the Maintenance Standards and Processes

 

4.   Proposed Action Plan

 

5.   Overview of Current Requirements

 

6.   Identification of Discussion Topics

 

7.   Next Workgroup Meeting: Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at 2:00 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 Telecommunications Curriculum Advisory 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 provides reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access for people with disabilities and those with limited English proficiency. To request a sign language interpreter, translation services, or other accommodations, please contact Juan Lopez at (503) 551-3167 or at juan.lopez-hernandez@dpsst.oregon.gov, at least 48 hours before the meeting.

 

DPSST proporciona acomodaciones rasonables para asegurar el acceso igual para personas con descapacidades y para personas con competencia limitada de inglés. Para pedir un interprete de lengua de señas, servicios de traducción, u otras acomodaciones, por favor de contactar a Juan Lopez marcando al (503) 551-3167, o a juan.lopez-hernandez@dpsst.oregon.gov, al menos 48 horas antes de la reunión.

DPSST Private Security Entity Rules Advisory Committee - 07/14/26

PRIVATE SECURITY ENTITY RULES ADVISORY COMMITTEE

MEETING SCHEDULED

 

Notice of Scheduled Meeting

The Private Security Entity Rules Advisory Committee will hold a meeting on Thursday, July 23, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., in Conference Room A234 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 Jennifer Howald at (503) 551-3258 or jennifer.howald@dpsst.oregon.gov.

 

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

Agenda Items:

 

1. Introductions

 

2. Workgroup Overview

 

3. Review of Draft Changes for Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR) Chapter 259 Division 59. the Private Security Entity Licensing Program

 

4. Review of Discussion Topics

 

         a. Changing the Expiration Date for the Licensing Period

           b. Adding Options for a Multi-Year License

           c. Licensing Fee Structure

           d. General Liability Insurance Coverage Requirements

           e. Tax Compliance Certification Requirement 

           f. Surety Bond or Deposit Amounts for Proof of Ability to Pay Wages Requirements

          g. Rule Placement of Record Keeping Requirements

          h. Additional Discussion Topics as Needed

 

5. Next Workgroup Meeting – August 11, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., and Thursday, August 27, 2026, at 2:00 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 provides reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access for people with disabilities and those with limited English proficiency. To request a sign language interpreter, translation services, or other accommodations, please contact Juan Lopez at (503) 551-3167 or at juan.lopez-hernandez@dpsst.oregon.gov, at least 48 hours before the meeting.

 

DPSST proporciona acomodaciones rasonables para asegurar el acceso igual para personas con descapacidades y para personas con competencia limitada de inglés. Para pedir un interprete de lengua de señas, servicios de traducción, u otras acomodaciones, por favor de contactar a Juan Lopez marcando al (503) 551-3167, o a juan.lopez-hernandez@dpsst.oregon.gov, al menos 48 horas antes de la reunión.

DPSST Private Security Entity Rules Advisory Committee - 07/14/26

PRIVATE SECURITY ENTITY RULES ADVISORY COMMITTEE

MEETING SCHEDULED

 

Notice of Scheduled Meeting

The Private Security Entity Rules Advisory Committee will hold a meeting on Thursday, July 23, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., in Conference Room A234 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 Jennifer Howald at (503) 551-3258 or jennifer.howald@dpsst.oregon.gov.

 

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

Agenda Items:

 

1. Introductions

 

2. Workgroup Overview

 

3. Review of Draft Changes for Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR) Chapter 259 Division 59. the Private Security Entity Licensing Program

 

4. Review of Discussion Topics

 

         a. Changing the Expiration Date for the Licensing Period

           b. Adding Options for a Multi-Year License

           c. Licensing Fee Structure

           d. General Liability Insurance Coverage Requirements

           e. Tax Compliance Certification Requirement 

           f. Surety Bond or Deposit Amounts for Proof of Ability to Pay Wages Requirements

          g. Rule Placement of Record Keeping Requirements

          h. Additional Discussion Topics as Needed

 

5. Next Workgroup Meeting – August 11, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., and Thursday, August 27, 2026, at 2:00 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 provides reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access for people with disabilities and those with limited English proficiency. To request a sign language interpreter, translation services, or other accommodations, please contact Juan Lopez at (503) 551-3167 or at juan.lopez-hernandez@dpsst.oregon.gov, at least 48 hours before the meeting.

 

DPSST proporciona acomodaciones rasonables para asegurar el acceso igual para personas con descapacidades y para personas con competencia limitada de inglés. Para pedir un interprete de lengua de señas, servicios de traducción, u otras acomodaciones, por favor de contactar a Juan Lopez marcando al (503) 551-3167, o a juan.lopez-hernandez@dpsst.oregon.gov, al menos 48 horas antes de la reunión.

Fire Policy Committee Meeting Cancelled - 07/14/26

FIRE POLICY COMMITTEE

MEETING CANCELLED

 

Notice of Meeting Cancellation

The Fire Policy Committee meeting scheduled for August 26, 2026, at 9:00 a.m., has been cancelled due to a lack of agenda items.

 

The next Fire Policy Committee meeting is scheduled for November 25, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.

Fire Policy Committee Meeting Cancelled - 07/14/26

FIRE POLICY COMMITTEE

MEETING CANCELLED

 

Notice of Meeting Cancellation

The Fire Policy Committee meeting scheduled for August 26, 2026, at 9:00 a.m., has been cancelled due to a lack of agenda items.

 

The next Fire Policy Committee meeting is scheduled for November 25, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.

DPSST Public Safety Memorial Fund Board Meeting - 07/10/26

PUBLIC SAFETY MEMORIAL FUND BOARD

MEETING SCHEDULED

 

Notice of Regular Meeting

The Public Safety Memorial Fund Board will hold a regular meeting on July 23, 2026, directly following the Board on Public Safety Standards and Training meeting that begins at 9:00 am. 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 April 23, 2026, Meeting Minutes

 

3. Budget Update

   Presented by Marie Atwood

 

4. *Captain Paul J. Bieker (DPSST #02442); Portland Fire & Rescue; Initial Application for Discretionary PSMF Benefits

   Presented by Marie Atwood

 

5. *Firefighter Michael C. Kienzle (DPSST #34644); Redmond Fire Department; Initial Application for Discretionary PSMF Benefits

    Presented by Marie Atwood

 

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

    Presented by Marie Atwood

 

7. *Firefighter Mark P. Ragan (DPSST #03101); Newport Fire Department; Initial Application for Discretionary PSMF Benefits

    Presented by Marie Atwood

 

8. Next meeting – July 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 provides reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access for people with disabilities and those with limited English proficiency. To request a sign language interpreter, translation services, or other accommodations, please contact Juan Lopez at (503) 551-3167 or at juan.lopez-hernandez@dpsst.oregon.gov, at least 48 hours before the meeting.

 

DPSST proporciona acomodaciones rasonables para asegurar el acceso igual para personas con descapacidades y para personas con competencia limitada de inglés. Para pedir un interprete de lengua de señas, servicios de traducción, u otras acomodaciones, por favor de contactar a Juan Lopez marcando al (503) 551-3167, o a juan.lopez-hernandez@dpsst.oregon.gov, al menos de 48 horas antes de la reunión.

DPSST Public Safety Memorial Fund Board Meeting - 07/10/26

PUBLIC SAFETY MEMORIAL FUND BOARD

MEETING SCHEDULED

 

Notice of Regular Meeting

The Public Safety Memorial Fund Board will hold a regular meeting on July 23, 2026, directly following the Board on Public Safety Standards and Training meeting that begins at 9:00 am. 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 April 23, 2026, Meeting Minutes

 

3. Budget Update

   Presented by Marie Atwood

 

4. *Captain Paul J. Bieker (DPSST #02442); Portland Fire & Rescue; Initial Application for Discretionary PSMF Benefits

   Presented by Marie Atwood

 

5. *Firefighter Michael C. Kienzle (DPSST #34644); Redmond Fire Department; Initial Application for Discretionary PSMF Benefits

    Presented by Marie Atwood

 

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

    Presented by Marie Atwood

 

7. *Firefighter Mark P. Ragan (DPSST #03101); Newport Fire Department; Initial Application for Discretionary PSMF Benefits

    Presented by Marie Atwood

 

8. Next meeting – July 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 provides reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access for people with disabilities and those with limited English proficiency. To request a sign language interpreter, translation services, or other accommodations, please contact Juan Lopez at (503) 551-3167 or at juan.lopez-hernandez@dpsst.oregon.gov, at least 48 hours before the meeting.

 

DPSST proporciona acomodaciones rasonables para asegurar el acceso igual para personas con descapacidades y para personas con competencia limitada de inglés. Para pedir un interprete de lengua de señas, servicios de traducción, u otras acomodaciones, por favor de contactar a Juan Lopez marcando al (503) 551-3167, o a juan.lopez-hernandez@dpsst.oregon.gov, al menos de 48 horas antes de la reunión.

DPSST Applicant Review Committee Meeting - 07/10/26

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, July 22, 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 June 24, 2026, Meeting Minutes

 

3. *Jesse Peacock, DPSST No. 66763; DOC/Eastern Oregon Correctional Institution

    Presented by Victor Sanchez

 

4. Inquiry Closure Memos – Information Only

    Presented by Victor Sanchez

 

5. Next Applicant Review Committee Meeting – August 26, 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 provides reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access for people with disabilities and those with limited English proficiency. To request a sign language interpreter, translation services, or other accommodations, please contact Juan Lopez at (503) 551-3167 or at juan.lopez-hernandez@dpsst.oregon.gov, at least 48 hours before the meeting.

 

DPSST proporciona acomodaciones rasonables para asegurar el acceso igual para personas con descapacidades y para personas con competencia limitada de inglés. Para pedir un interprete de lengua de señas, servicios de traducción, u otras acomodaciones, por favor de contactar a Juan Lopez marcando al (503) 551-3167, o a juan.lopez-hernandez@dpsst.oregon.gov, al menos de 48 horas antes de la reunión.

DPSST Applicant Review Committee Meeting - 07/10/26

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, July 22, 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 June 24, 2026, Meeting Minutes

 

3. *Jesse Peacock, DPSST No. 66763; DOC/Eastern Oregon Correctional Institution

    Presented by Victor Sanchez

 

4. Inquiry Closure Memos – Information Only

    Presented by Victor Sanchez

 

5. Next Applicant Review Committee Meeting – August 26, 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 provides reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access for people with disabilities and those with limited English proficiency. To request a sign language interpreter, translation services, or other accommodations, please contact Juan Lopez at (503) 551-3167 or at juan.lopez-hernandez@dpsst.oregon.gov, at least 48 hours before the meeting.

 

DPSST proporciona acomodaciones rasonables para asegurar el acceso igual para personas con descapacidades y para personas con competencia limitada de inglés. Para pedir un interprete de lengua de señas, servicios de traducción, u otras acomodaciones, por favor de contactar a Juan Lopez marcando al (503) 551-3167, o a juan.lopez-hernandez@dpsst.oregon.gov, al menos de 48 horas antes de la reunión.

Board On Public Safety Standards And Training Amended Meeting - 07/10/26

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, July 23, 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 April 23, 2026, 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. *Jakob K. Brandt, DPSST No. 40180; Chiloquin-Agency Lake RFPD – Revoke

Unanimous vote to recommend to the Board by the FPC on May 27, 2026.

 

B. *Gail F. Freer, DPSST No. 28436; Siletz Fire District – No Action

Unanimous vote to recommend to the Board by the FPC on May 27, 2026.

 

C. *Logan M. Wigham, DPSST No. 38345; Lowell RFPD – Revoke

Unanimous vote to recommend to the Board by the FPC on May 27, 2026.

 

D. *Request for Fire Policy Committee Review of Fire Certifications

Proposed Task Force Process Update

 

E. *Committee Appointments

Fire Policy Committee

    • Isaac McLennan – Non-Management Firefighter. Re-appointment to the FPC, 2nd term effective July 23, 2026.

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 – Nicholas Hunter, Chair

 

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

 

A. *Adler, Nicholas, DPSST No. 51021; Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office – Revoke

Unanimous vote to recommend to the Board by the PPC on June 23, 2026.

 

B. *Tyler Anderson, DPSST No. 49648; Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office – Revoke

Unanimous vote to recommend to the Board by the PPC on May 21, 2026.

 

C. *DeAndre Brown, DPSST No. 61256; DOC/Coffee Creek Correctional Facility – Revoke

Unanimous vote to recommend to the Board by the CPC on May 12, 2026.

 

D. *Corey Budworth, DPSST No. 55392; Portland Police Bureau – No Action

Unanimous vote to recommend to the Board by the PPC on May 21, 2026.

 

E. *Derek Lizotte, DPSST No. 61672; La Grande Police Department – No Action

Unanimous vote to recommend to the Board by the PPC on May 21, 2026.

 

F. *Garrett Piel, DPSST No. 63834; DOC/Snake River Correctional Institution – Revoke

Unanimous vote to recommend to the Board by the CPC on May 12, 2026.

 

G. *Basic Corrections Firearms Workgroup Report

 

H. *Committee Appointments

 

Police Policy Committee

    • Patricia Lofgren – Public Member. Re-appointment to the PPC, 2nd term effective July 25, 2026.
    • Teresa Livingston – OSP Command Staff Representative. Re-appointment to the CPC, 2nd term effective October 24, 2026.

Telecommunications Policy Committee

    • Brandon Hamilton – Oregon Fire Chiefs Association. Re-appointment to the TPC, 2nd term effective July 28, 2026.
    • Noah Juarez – Line-Level Communicator. Re-appointment to the TPC, 2nd term effective July 28, 2026.

Corrections Policy Committee

    • Laurie Frasco – DOC, AFSCME. Re-appointment to the CPC, 2nd term effective July 25, 2026.
    • Mike Hartford – Oregon Association of Community Corrections Officers. Re-appointment to the CPC, 2nd term effective July 25, 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. *David Huckins, PIID No. 080024

Denial of Private Investigator Renewal Application

 

B. *Esther Broussard, PSI No. 071233

Notice of Intent to Propose Civil Penalty

 

C. *Committee Appointments

 

Private Security/Investigators Policy Committee

    • Matthew Schulz – Healthcare Industry. Re-appointment to the PSIPC, 2nd term effective April 28, 2026.

c. *Proposed Rule Changes for Oregon Administrative Rule (OAR) 259-059-0070, 259-060-0500, and 259-061-0010

    Fee Increases for Private Professional Certification and Licensing Program

 

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

 

     a. *Imposition of Civil Penalties – House Bill 2527

 

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

 

     c. *Proposed Legislative Concept 25900-001, Deferred Professional Standards Cases

 

     d. *Proposed Legislative Concept 25900-002, Board and Committee Membership

 

     e. *Proposed Legislative Concept 25900-003, DPSST Private Security Entity Licensing Program

 

     f. *Proposed Legislative Concept 25900-004, DPSST Public Safety Training Vehicles

 

7. Agency Updates – Agency Director, Phil Castle

 

8. Next Meeting Date: October 22, 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 provides reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access for people with disabilities and those with limited English proficiency. To request a sign language interpreter, translation services, or other accommodations, please contact Juan Lopez at (503) 551-3167 or at juan.lopez-hernandez@dpsst.oregon.gov, at least 48 hours before the meeting.

 

DPSST proporciona acomodaciones rasonables para asegurar el acceso igual para personas con descapacidades y para personas con competencia limitada de inglés. Para pedir un interprete de lengua de señas, servicios de traducción, u otras acomodaciones, por favor de contactar a Juan Lopez marcando al (503) 551-3167, o a juan.lopez-hernandez@dpsst.oregon.gov, al menos de 48 horas antes de la reunión.

Board On Public Safety Standards And Training Amended Meeting - 07/10/26

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, July 23, 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 April 23, 2026, 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. *Jakob K. Brandt, DPSST No. 40180; Chiloquin-Agency Lake RFPD – Revoke

Unanimous vote to recommend to the Board by the FPC on May 27, 2026.

 

B. *Gail F. Freer, DPSST No. 28436; Siletz Fire District – No Action

Unanimous vote to recommend to the Board by the FPC on May 27, 2026.

 

C. *Logan M. Wigham, DPSST No. 38345; Lowell RFPD – Revoke

Unanimous vote to recommend to the Board by the FPC on May 27, 2026.

 

D. *Request for Fire Policy Committee Review of Fire Certifications

Proposed Task Force Process Update

 

E. *Committee Appointments

Fire Policy Committee

    • Isaac McLennan – Non-Management Firefighter. Re-appointment to the FPC, 2nd term effective July 23, 2026.

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 – Nicholas Hunter, Chair

 

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

 

A. *Adler, Nicholas, DPSST No. 51021; Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office – Revoke

Unanimous vote to recommend to the Board by the PPC on June 23, 2026.

 

B. *Tyler Anderson, DPSST No. 49648; Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office – Revoke

Unanimous vote to recommend to the Board by the PPC on May 21, 2026.

 

C. *DeAndre Brown, DPSST No. 61256; DOC/Coffee Creek Correctional Facility – Revoke

Unanimous vote to recommend to the Board by the CPC on May 12, 2026.

 

D. *Corey Budworth, DPSST No. 55392; Portland Police Bureau – No Action

Unanimous vote to recommend to the Board by the PPC on May 21, 2026.

 

E. *Derek Lizotte, DPSST No. 61672; La Grande Police Department – No Action

Unanimous vote to recommend to the Board by the PPC on May 21, 2026.

 

F. *Garrett Piel, DPSST No. 63834; DOC/Snake River Correctional Institution – Revoke

Unanimous vote to recommend to the Board by the CPC on May 12, 2026.

 

G. *Basic Corrections Firearms Workgroup Report

 

H. *Committee Appointments

 

Police Policy Committee

    • Patricia Lofgren – Public Member. Re-appointment to the PPC, 2nd term effective July 25, 2026.
    • Teresa Livingston – OSP Command Staff Representative. Re-appointment to the CPC, 2nd term effective October 24, 2026.

Telecommunications Policy Committee

    • Brandon Hamilton – Oregon Fire Chiefs Association. Re-appointment to the TPC, 2nd term effective July 28, 2026.
    • Noah Juarez – Line-Level Communicator. Re-appointment to the TPC, 2nd term effective July 28, 2026.

Corrections Policy Committee

    • Laurie Frasco – DOC, AFSCME. Re-appointment to the CPC, 2nd term effective July 25, 2026.
    • Mike Hartford – Oregon Association of Community Corrections Officers. Re-appointment to the CPC, 2nd term effective July 25, 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. *David Huckins, PIID No. 080024

Denial of Private Investigator Renewal Application

 

B. *Esther Broussard, PSI No. 071233

Notice of Intent to Propose Civil Penalty

 

C. *Committee Appointments

 

Private Security/Investigators Policy Committee

    • Matthew Schulz – Healthcare Industry. Re-appointment to the PSIPC, 2nd term effective April 28, 2026.

c. *Proposed Rule Changes for Oregon Administrative Rule (OAR) 259-059-0070, 259-060-0500, and 259-061-0010

    Fee Increases for Private Professional Certification and Licensing Program

 

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

 

     a. *Imposition of Civil Penalties – House Bill 2527

 

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

 

     c. *Proposed Legislative Concept 25900-001, Deferred Professional Standards Cases

 

     d. *Proposed Legislative Concept 25900-002, Board and Committee Membership

 

     e. *Proposed Legislative Concept 25900-003, DPSST Private Security Entity Licensing Program

 

     f. *Proposed Legislative Concept 25900-004, DPSST Public Safety Training Vehicles

 

7. Agency Updates – Agency Director, Phil Castle

 

8. Next Meeting Date: October 22, 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 provides reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access for people with disabilities and those with limited English proficiency. To request a sign language interpreter, translation services, or other accommodations, please contact Juan Lopez at (503) 551-3167 or at juan.lopez-hernandez@dpsst.oregon.gov, at least 48 hours before the meeting.

 

DPSST proporciona acomodaciones rasonables para asegurar el acceso igual para personas con descapacidades y para personas con competencia limitada de inglés. Para pedir un interprete de lengua de señas, servicios de traducción, u otras acomodaciones, por favor de contactar a Juan Lopez marcando al (503) 551-3167, o a juan.lopez-hernandez@dpsst.oregon.gov, al menos de 48 horas antes de la reunión.

Telecommunications Curriculum Advisory Committee Meeting - 07/09/26

TELECOMMUNICATIONS CURRICULUM ADVISORY COMMITTEE

MEETING SCHEDULED

 

Notice of Scheduled Meeting

The Telecommunications Curriculum Advisory Committee of the Board on Public Safety will hold a regular meeting at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training located at 4190 Aumsville Hwy SE, Salem, Oregon. For further information, please contact Chris Nelson at chris.nelson@dpsst.oregon.gov and (503) 551-0531.

 

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.   Approve TCAC Meeting Minutes, May 18, 2026

 

3.   Review and Confirm Standing Meeting Schedule August - November 2026

     Presented by Kathy Fink

 

4.   Curriculum Review Process & EMD Programs

     Presented by Kathy Fink

 

           a.  File Sharing; Teams External Folder

 

               i.  July 2026, E-mail

 

               ii.  August 2026 Onward: Teams External Folder

 

           b.  Review of NHTSA Standards

 

           c.  EMD Medical Guide Cards

 

5.   Guiding Curriculum Review Feedback with DPSST Curriculum Development Model

     Presented by Christy Hess

 

           a.  Committee Involvement and Workload: Edit recommendations to include

 

               i.  Course Content

 

                   1.  Relevancy, accuracy, clarity, complementarity to Basic Telecom, up-to-date content

 

               ii.  Breaking up material into more units

 

               iii.  Reorganizing information and content around for more coherent flow

 

               iv.  Activities, breakout sessions, videos, audio examples, articles, role-play, games, etc.

 

               v.  Updating terminology to be clearer and more current

 

           b.  Review Discussion Unit 1 (E-mail DPSST Curriculum Feedback Form or have available)

                Presented by Kathy Fink and Christy Hess

 

6.   Next TCAC Meeting: Wednesday, August 19, 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 Curriculum Advisory 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 provides reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access for people with disabilities and those with limited English proficiency. To request a sign language interpreter, translation services, or other accommodations, please contact Juan Lopez at (503) 551-3167 or at juan.lopez-hernandez@dpsst.oregon.gov, at least 48 hours before the meeting.

 

DPSST proporciona acomodaciones rasonables para asegurar el acceso igual para personas con descapacidades y para personas con competencia limitada de inglés. Para pedir un interprete de lengua de señas, servicios de traducción, u otras acomodaciones, por favor de contactar a Juan Lopez marcando al (503) 551-3167, o a juan.lopez-hernandez@dpsst.oregon.gov, al menos 48 horas antes de la reunión.

Telecommunications Curriculum Advisory Committee Meeting - 07/09/26

TELECOMMUNICATIONS CURRICULUM ADVISORY COMMITTEE

MEETING SCHEDULED

 

Notice of Scheduled Meeting

The Telecommunications Curriculum Advisory Committee of the Board on Public Safety will hold a regular meeting at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training located at 4190 Aumsville Hwy SE, Salem, Oregon. For further information, please contact Chris Nelson at chris.nelson@dpsst.oregon.gov and (503) 551-0531.

 

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.   Approve TCAC Meeting Minutes, May 18, 2026

 

3.   Review and Confirm Standing Meeting Schedule August - November 2026

     Presented by Kathy Fink

 

4.   Curriculum Review Process & EMD Programs

     Presented by Kathy Fink

 

           a.  File Sharing; Teams External Folder

 

               i.  July 2026, E-mail

 

               ii.  August 2026 Onward: Teams External Folder

 

           b.  Review of NHTSA Standards

 

           c.  EMD Medical Guide Cards

 

5.   Guiding Curriculum Review Feedback with DPSST Curriculum Development Model

     Presented by Christy Hess

 

           a.  Committee Involvement and Workload: Edit recommendations to include

 

               i.  Course Content

 

                   1.  Relevancy, accuracy, clarity, complementarity to Basic Telecom, up-to-date content

 

               ii.  Breaking up material into more units

 

               iii.  Reorganizing information and content around for more coherent flow

 

               iv.  Activities, breakout sessions, videos, audio examples, articles, role-play, games, etc.

 

               v.  Updating terminology to be clearer and more current

 

           b.  Review Discussion Unit 1 (E-mail DPSST Curriculum Feedback Form or have available)

                Presented by Kathy Fink and Christy Hess

 

6.   Next TCAC Meeting: Wednesday, August 19, 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 Curriculum Advisory 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 provides reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access for people with disabilities and those with limited English proficiency. To request a sign language interpreter, translation services, or other accommodations, please contact Juan Lopez at (503) 551-3167 or at juan.lopez-hernandez@dpsst.oregon.gov, at least 48 hours before the meeting.

 

DPSST proporciona acomodaciones rasonables para asegurar el acceso igual para personas con descapacidades y para personas con competencia limitada de inglés. Para pedir un interprete de lengua de señas, servicios de traducción, u otras acomodaciones, por favor de contactar a Juan Lopez marcando al (503) 551-3167, o a juan.lopez-hernandez@dpsst.oregon.gov, al menos 48 horas antes de la reunión.