Guam Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission
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Summary
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Fifteen-member commission composed entirely of agency heads and their designees — GPD Chief, Director of Corrections, Airport Police Chief, Port Police Chief, Attorney General, Customs Director, and others (§51102(a)(3)) — with authority to deny, suspend, or revoke peace officer certification for failure to comply with training, fitness, or ethical standards (§51102(h)(4)). Covers all peace officers including corrections and parole officers (§51101(b)(4)).
Has no civilian composition requirement, no subpoena power, and no independent UOF investigation role; decertification is the primary accountability tool. Administrative home is Guam Community College; budget requests made annually to the Legislature (§51102(a)(2)).
Independence Scorecard
| Appointment | Executive appointment |
|---|---|
| Term length | Not specified |
| Removal standard | At will (weak protection) |
| Budget independence | Legislative line item |
| Subpoena power | No |
| Compel testimony | No |
| Records access | Restricted |
| Public reports required | No |
| Pre-publication review | None — reports published directly |
Statute
- Name
- Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission Act
- Citation
- 17 GCA §§ 51101–51109
- Full text
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Jurisdiction scope
Guam