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Governor's Commission On The Law Enforcement Medal Of Honor Mtg Scheduled 4-21-2026 - 04/15/26

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 virtual meeting at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 21, 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.

 

The meeting will be available for living viewing using the following link:

https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_NmEwYmMyOTEtZDczYy00Y2Q4LThhY2UtMTE3N2U2YjEzYTkw%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22aa3f6932-fa7c-47b4-a0ce-a598cad161cf%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%2254943e19-2b2a-42ce-a366-c28304ab9e00%22%7d

 

Agenda Items:

1. Introductions

2. *Minutes for January 26, 2026, 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 Mtg Scheduled 4-21-2026 - 04/15/26

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 virtual meeting at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 21, 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.

 

The meeting will be available for living viewing using the following link:

https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_NmEwYmMyOTEtZDczYy00Y2Q4LThhY2UtMTE3N2U2YjEzYTkw%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22aa3f6932-fa7c-47b4-a0ce-a598cad161cf%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%2254943e19-2b2a-42ce-a366-c28304ab9e00%22%7d

 

Agenda Items:

1. Introductions

2. *Minutes for January 26, 2026, 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 Meeting 5-6-2026 - Amended - 04/15/26

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, May 6, 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 February 4, 2026, Meeting Minutes

 

3. *Applicant Review Committee Nominations

 

4. *Criminal Justice Fee Implementation

     Presented by Chris Enquist

 

5. *Review of Telecommunications Curriculum Advisory Committee Membership

     Presented by Chris Enquist

 

6. *Proposed Rule Changes for Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR) 259-008-0300 and 259-008-0310

     Denial and Revocation Processes for Professional Standards Cases Involving Student Dismissals or Employment Arbitration Findings

     Presented by Jennifer Howald

 

7. *Review of Public Comments for Proposed Rule Changes for Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR) 259-008-0005, 259-008-0290, 259-008-0300, 259-008-0310, 259-008-0320, 259-008-0340, and 259-008-0400

     Amending Public Safety Professional Certification Denial and Revocation Standards and Processes

     Presented by Jennifer Howald

 

8. Agency Updates

 

9. Next Telecommunications Policy Committee Meeting: August 5, 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 Meeting 5-6-2026 - Amended - 04/15/26

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, May 6, 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 February 4, 2026, Meeting Minutes

 

3. *Applicant Review Committee Nominations

 

4. *Criminal Justice Fee Implementation

     Presented by Chris Enquist

 

5. *Review of Telecommunications Curriculum Advisory Committee Membership

     Presented by Chris Enquist

 

6. *Proposed Rule Changes for Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR) 259-008-0300 and 259-008-0310

     Denial and Revocation Processes for Professional Standards Cases Involving Student Dismissals or Employment Arbitration Findings

     Presented by Jennifer Howald

 

7. *Review of Public Comments for Proposed Rule Changes for Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR) 259-008-0005, 259-008-0290, 259-008-0300, 259-008-0310, 259-008-0320, 259-008-0340, and 259-008-0400

     Amending Public Safety Professional Certification Denial and Revocation Standards and Processes

     Presented by Jennifer Howald

 

8. Agency Updates

 

9. Next Telecommunications Policy Committee Meeting: August 5, 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 Board On Public Safety Standards And Training Amended Meeting 4-23-2026 - 04/13/26

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, April 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 January 22, 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. *Clifton Booher, DPSST No. 13925; Albany Fire Department – No Action

Unanimous vote to recommend to the Board by the FPC on February 25, 2026.

 

B. *Kyle Clark, DPSST No. 44945; Irrigon RFPD – Revoke

Unanimous vote to recommend to the Board by the FPC on February 25, 2026.

 

C. *Steven Eubanks, DPSST No. 41031; Scio RFPD – No Action

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

 

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

Adoption of Standards and Issuance of Fire Certifications

 

E. *Proposed Rule Changes for Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR) 259-009-0005, 259-009-0062, and 259-009-0065

Minimum Standards on Professional Qualifications for NFPA Airport Firefighter

 

F. *Committee Appointments

Fire Policy Committee

Ryan Gregor – Central Oregon Community College. Appointment to the FPC, 1st term effective April 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. *Sefiu Ballam, DPSST No. 59203; Marion County Sheriff's Office – Revoke

Unanimous vote with one (1) recusal to recommend to the Board by the CPC on February 10, 2026.

 

B. *Robert Bingham, DPSST No. 38928; Washington County Sheriff's Office – No Action

Unanimous vote with one (1) recusal to recommend to the Board by the CPC on February 10, 2026.

 

C. *Mileena Edwards, DPSST No. 61544; Warm Springs Police Department – No Action

Unanimous vote to recommend to the Board by the TPC on February 4, 2026.

 

D. *Louis Martin, DPSST No. 45897; DOC/Coffee Creek Correctional Facility – Revoke

Unanimous vote to recommend to the Board by the CPC on February 10, 2026.

 

E. *Alexander Navruzov, DPSST No. 64946; DOC/Columbia River Correctional Institution – No Action

Unanimous vote to recommend to the Board by the CPC on February 10, 2026.

 

F. *Ryan Reid, DPSST No. 48586; DOC/Snake River Correctional Institution – Revoke

Unanimous vote to recommend to the Board by the CPC on February 10, 2026.

 

G. *Austin Wilcox, DPSST No. 64231; DOC/Snake River Correctional Institution – No Action

Unanimous vote to recommend to the Board by the CPC on February 10, 2026.

 

H. *Sabrina Whittaker, DPSST No. 51116; Oregon State Police – Revoke

Unanimous vote to recommend to the Board by the PPC on February 19, 2026.

 

I.  *Committee Appointments

Police Policy Committee

    • Gregory Rice – Oregon Sheriff's Jail Command Council. Appointment to the CPC, 1st term effective April 23, 2026.
    • Josh Aldrich – Oregon Sheriff's Jail Command Council. Re-appointment to the CPC, 2nd term effective April 28, 2026.
    • Michael Mays – Non-Management Corrections Officer. Appointment to the CPC, 2nd term effective April 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. *Casey Pitney, PS No. 105268

Notice of Intent to Propose Civil Penalty

 

B. *Ronald Riebel, PI No. 038063

Notice of Intent to Propose Civil Penalty

 

C. *Wayne Yu, PS No. 077282

Notice of Intent to Propose Civil Penalty

 

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

Adopting Rule Changes for Private Security Professional Applicants with Prior Law Enforcement Experience (House Bill 2183)

 

E. *Committee Appointments

Private Security/Investigators Policy Committee

    • James Odd – Private Investigator Recommended by the Oregon State Bar. Appointment to the PSIPC, 1st term effective April 23, 2026.

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

 

a. *Imposition of Civil Penalties – House Bill 2527

     Presented by Michael Holsapple

 

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

    Presented by Michael Holsapple

 

7. Annual Director's Evaluation – Chair Codding 

 

8. Agency Updates – Agency Director, Phil Castle

 

9. Next Meeting Date: July 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 Amended Meeting 4-23-2026 - 04/13/26

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, April 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 January 22, 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. *Clifton Booher, DPSST No. 13925; Albany Fire Department – No Action

Unanimous vote to recommend to the Board by the FPC on February 25, 2026.

 

B. *Kyle Clark, DPSST No. 44945; Irrigon RFPD – Revoke

Unanimous vote to recommend to the Board by the FPC on February 25, 2026.

 

C. *Steven Eubanks, DPSST No. 41031; Scio RFPD – No Action

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

 

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

Adoption of Standards and Issuance of Fire Certifications

 

E. *Proposed Rule Changes for Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR) 259-009-0005, 259-009-0062, and 259-009-0065

Minimum Standards on Professional Qualifications for NFPA Airport Firefighter

 

F. *Committee Appointments

Fire Policy Committee

Ryan Gregor – Central Oregon Community College. Appointment to the FPC, 1st term effective April 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. *Sefiu Ballam, DPSST No. 59203; Marion County Sheriff's Office – Revoke

Unanimous vote with one (1) recusal to recommend to the Board by the CPC on February 10, 2026.

 

B. *Robert Bingham, DPSST No. 38928; Washington County Sheriff's Office – No Action

Unanimous vote with one (1) recusal to recommend to the Board by the CPC on February 10, 2026.

 

C. *Mileena Edwards, DPSST No. 61544; Warm Springs Police Department – No Action

Unanimous vote to recommend to the Board by the TPC on February 4, 2026.

 

D. *Louis Martin, DPSST No. 45897; DOC/Coffee Creek Correctional Facility – Revoke

Unanimous vote to recommend to the Board by the CPC on February 10, 2026.

 

E. *Alexander Navruzov, DPSST No. 64946; DOC/Columbia River Correctional Institution – No Action

Unanimous vote to recommend to the Board by the CPC on February 10, 2026.

 

F. *Ryan Reid, DPSST No. 48586; DOC/Snake River Correctional Institution – Revoke

Unanimous vote to recommend to the Board by the CPC on February 10, 2026.

 

G. *Austin Wilcox, DPSST No. 64231; DOC/Snake River Correctional Institution – No Action

Unanimous vote to recommend to the Board by the CPC on February 10, 2026.

 

H. *Sabrina Whittaker, DPSST No. 51116; Oregon State Police – Revoke

Unanimous vote to recommend to the Board by the PPC on February 19, 2026.

 

I.  *Committee Appointments

Police Policy Committee

    • Gregory Rice – Oregon Sheriff's Jail Command Council. Appointment to the CPC, 1st term effective April 23, 2026.
    • Josh Aldrich – Oregon Sheriff's Jail Command Council. Re-appointment to the CPC, 2nd term effective April 28, 2026.
    • Michael Mays – Non-Management Corrections Officer. Appointment to the CPC, 2nd term effective April 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. *Casey Pitney, PS No. 105268

Notice of Intent to Propose Civil Penalty

 

B. *Ronald Riebel, PI No. 038063

Notice of Intent to Propose Civil Penalty

 

C. *Wayne Yu, PS No. 077282

Notice of Intent to Propose Civil Penalty

 

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

Adopting Rule Changes for Private Security Professional Applicants with Prior Law Enforcement Experience (House Bill 2183)

 

E. *Committee Appointments

Private Security/Investigators Policy Committee

    • James Odd – Private Investigator Recommended by the Oregon State Bar. Appointment to the PSIPC, 1st term effective April 23, 2026.

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

 

a. *Imposition of Civil Penalties – House Bill 2527

     Presented by Michael Holsapple

 

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

    Presented by Michael Holsapple

 

7. Annual Director's Evaluation – Chair Codding 

 

8. Agency Updates – Agency Director, Phil Castle

 

9. Next Meeting Date: July 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.

Public Safety Memorial Fund Board Meeting 4-23-2026 - 04/10/26

PUBLIC SAFETY MEMORIAL FUND BOARD

MEETING SCHEDULED

 

Notice of Regular Meeting

The Public Safety Memorial Fund Board will hold a regular meeting on April 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 February 2 and March 4, 2026, Meeting Minutes

 

3. Budget Update

   Presented by Kathy McAlpine

 

4. *Sergeant Brian Gaunt (DPSST #37820); Beaverton Police Department; Supplemental Application for Discretionary PSMF Benefits

   Presented by Kathy McAlpine

 

5. *Sergeant Andrew Borland (DPSST #33715); Linn County Sheriff's Office; Initial Application for Discretionary PSMF Benefits

    Presented by Kathy McAlpine

 

6. 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. 

Public Safety Memorial Fund Board Meeting 4-23-2026 - 04/10/26

PUBLIC SAFETY MEMORIAL FUND BOARD

MEETING SCHEDULED

 

Notice of Regular Meeting

The Public Safety Memorial Fund Board will hold a regular meeting on April 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 February 2 and March 4, 2026, Meeting Minutes

 

3. Budget Update

   Presented by Kathy McAlpine

 

4. *Sergeant Brian Gaunt (DPSST #37820); Beaverton Police Department; Supplemental Application for Discretionary PSMF Benefits

   Presented by Kathy McAlpine

 

5. *Sergeant Andrew Borland (DPSST #33715); Linn County Sheriff's Office; Initial Application for Discretionary PSMF Benefits

    Presented by Kathy McAlpine

 

6. 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 Applicant Review Committee Meeting 4-22-2026 - 04/10/26

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, April 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 February 25, 2026, Meeting Minutes

 

3. *Jose Prado Nuci, DPSST No. 67179; Malheur County Sheriff's Office

    Presented by Cindy Park

 

4. Inquiry Closure Memos – Information Only

    Presented by Cindy Park

 

5. Next Applicant Review Committee Meeting – May 20, 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 4-22-2026 - 04/10/26

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, April 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 February 25, 2026, Meeting Minutes

 

3. *Jose Prado Nuci, DPSST No. 67179; Malheur County Sheriff's Office

    Presented by Cindy Park

 

4. Inquiry Closure Memos – Information Only

    Presented by Cindy Park

 

5. Next Applicant Review Committee Meeting – May 20, 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 Board & Policy Committee Recruitment 2026 - 03/25/26

2026 Board on Public Safety Standards & Training

 and Policy Committee

Open Vacancy – Recruitments

 

The Board on Public Safety Standards & Training (BPSST) and established Policy Committees have open vacancies looking to be filled. The current vacancies are as follows:

 

BPSST: All Board applications must be submitted through Workday.com and are reviewed on a rolling basis

  • One member who is a representative of corrections personnel recommended to the Governor by the Oregon State Sheriffs' Association
  • One member who is a representative of the collective bargaining unit that represents the largest number of individual workers in the DOC
  • One member recommended by and representing the private security industry
  • Public Member

Policy Committees: All Policy Committee applications must be submitted by June 18, 2026.

 

Corrections Policy Committee:

  • One non-management corrections officer employed by the DOC
  • One public member who has never been employed or utilized as a corrections officer

Police Policy Committee:

  • One person recommended by and representing the Oregon State Sheriffs' Association
  • One non-management law enforcement officer

Private Security/Investigator Policy Committee:

  • One person representing the retail industry
  • One person who is a private investigator licensed under ORS 703.430, and is recommended by the Oregon State Bar (will also serve on the PI Sub-Committee upon appointment)
  • One person representing the public who has never been employed or utilized as a private security provider or investigator
  • One person representing the manufacturing industry
  • One person representing the hospitality industry

Private Investigator Subcommittee:

  • Currently licensed private investigator

Telecommunications Policy Committee:

  • One person representing Emergency Medical Services & Trauma 

To inquire about a vacancy, please visit Department of Public Safety Standards & Training : Board on Public Safety Standards & Training and Policy Committees : Boards and Committees : State of Oregon.

 

If interested in applying for a Policy Committee position, please complete and submit the Policy Committee Interest Form found under the ‘Board and Committee Resources’ section of the website listed above.

 

If interested in applying for a BPSST position, please complete the online application at Workday Board and Commission Opportunities. (Please note that an account may need to be created if not already in Workday)

 

For further information regarding the Board on Public Safety Standards and Training or its respective Policy Committees, please contact Juan Lopez at (503) 551-3167 or juan.lopez-hernandez@dpsst.oregon.gov.

 

Thank you,

 

DPSST Board & Committees Staff

 

 

DPSST Board & Policy Committee Recruitment 2026 - 03/25/26

2026 Board on Public Safety Standards & Training

 and Policy Committee

Open Vacancy – Recruitments

 

The Board on Public Safety Standards & Training (BPSST) and established Policy Committees have open vacancies looking to be filled. The current vacancies are as follows:

 

BPSST: All Board applications must be submitted through Workday.com and are reviewed on a rolling basis

  • One member who is a representative of corrections personnel recommended to the Governor by the Oregon State Sheriffs' Association
  • One member who is a representative of the collective bargaining unit that represents the largest number of individual workers in the DOC
  • One member recommended by and representing the private security industry
  • Public Member

Policy Committees: All Policy Committee applications must be submitted by June 18, 2026.

 

Corrections Policy Committee:

  • One non-management corrections officer employed by the DOC
  • One public member who has never been employed or utilized as a corrections officer

Police Policy Committee:

  • One person recommended by and representing the Oregon State Sheriffs' Association
  • One non-management law enforcement officer

Private Security/Investigator Policy Committee:

  • One person representing the retail industry
  • One person who is a private investigator licensed under ORS 703.430, and is recommended by the Oregon State Bar (will also serve on the PI Sub-Committee upon appointment)
  • One person representing the public who has never been employed or utilized as a private security provider or investigator
  • One person representing the manufacturing industry
  • One person representing the hospitality industry

Private Investigator Subcommittee:

  • Currently licensed private investigator

Telecommunications Policy Committee:

  • One person representing Emergency Medical Services & Trauma 

To inquire about a vacancy, please visit Department of Public Safety Standards & Training : Board on Public Safety Standards & Training and Policy Committees : Boards and Committees : State of Oregon.

 

If interested in applying for a Policy Committee position, please complete and submit the Policy Committee Interest Form found under the ‘Board and Committee Resources’ section of the website listed above.

 

If interested in applying for a BPSST position, please complete the online application at Workday Board and Commission Opportunities. (Please note that an account may need to be created if not already in Workday)

 

For further information regarding the Board on Public Safety Standards and Training or its respective Policy Committees, please contact Juan Lopez at (503) 551-3167 or juan.lopez-hernandez@dpsst.oregon.gov.

 

Thank you,

 

DPSST Board & Committees Staff