Audit
Board on Public Safety Standards and Training
DPSST Board
45/100
Summary
The Board on Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST Board) is a 26-member body appointed by the Governor that certifies and decertifies all public safety officers in Oregon under ORS Chapter 181A. Its decertification decisions are binding on employing agencies, which cannot retain uncertified officers. The board includes 3 public members alongside law enforcement, fire, and corrections representatives. It relies on agency-submitted misconduct reports rather than independently investigating incidents, and statute is silent on formal subpoena or BWC access powers. Members serve three-year terms and may be removed for cause.
Independence Scorecard
45/100
Weak
Methodology v0.1
| Appointment | Executive appointment |
|---|---|
| Term length | 3 years |
| Removal standard | For cause only |
| Budget independence | Legislative line item |
| Subpoena power | No |
| Compel testimony | No |
| Records access | Restricted |
| Public reports required | Yes |
| Pre-publication review | None — reports published directly |
Statute
- Name
- Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 181A
- Citation
- ORS 181A.360, 181A.365, 181A.630, 181A.640
- Full text
- Full text of law →
Jurisdiction scope
All certified police, corrections, parole/probation, fire, and other public safety officers in Oregon