Tennessee Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission
Tennessee POST Commission
Summary
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The Tennessee POST Commission (T.C.A. §38-8-102) is housed within the Department of Commerce and Insurance. It sets minimum employment and training standards and holds binding decertification authority over all certified peace officers statewide. Decertification follows agency-reported misconduct, false application information, or criminal conviction — not the Commission's own investigations.
Composition (~14-15 members) includes sheriffs, chiefs, patrol officers, two legislators, and two civilians 'not connected with law enforcement' appointed by the legislative speakers; the governor appoints the LE members at will. The statute does not expressly grant subpoena power or access to BWC or personnel records.
Independence Scorecard
| Appointment | Executive appointment |
|---|---|
| Term length | 4 years |
| Removal standard | At will (weak protection) |
| Budget independence | Executive discretion |
| Subpoena power | No |
| Compel testimony | No |
| Records access | Restricted |
| Public reports required | Yes |
| Pre-publication review | None — reports published directly |
Statute
- Name
- Tennessee Peace Officer Standards and Training Act
- Citation
- T.C.A. §38-8-101 et seq.
- Full text
- Full text of law →
Jurisdiction scope
All certified peace officers statewide