Alabama Peace Officers' Standards and Training Commission

Summary

APOSTC sets minimum employment and training standards for all Alabama peace officers, maintains the RADIUS misconduct database (mandatory agency reporting under Act 2021-268), and holds direct binding decertification authority upon felony conviction (§36-21-52) or standards violation. The seven-member Commission is appointed through a mixed process: three members are designated by the Fraternal Order of Police, the Alabama Peace Officers' Association, and the Law Enforcement Planning Association (one each), and four members are appointed by the Governor — all serving four-year terms. No civilian-majority requirement exists. APOSTC does not conduct independent use-of-force investigations; it receives mandatory agency reports and can refer matters. Statute does not expressly grant subpoena power or access to body-worn camera footage.