Training Requirements Flashcards
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Under DPSST standards, what is the minimum number of in-service training hours required annually for certified police officers in Oregon?
Answer: 24 hours
Oregon certified police officers must complete a minimum of 24 hours of in-service training each year to maintain certification.
Which DPSST-approved entity is responsible for certifying that a law enforcement officer has met their annual training requirements?
Answer: The employing agency's chief executive
The chief executive of the employing agency is responsible for certifying that officers under their command have completed required annual training.
What happens to a DPSST-certified officer who fails to complete the required in-service training hours within the training year?
Answer: Their certification may be placed on inactive status
Failure to complete required in-service training can result in a certification being placed on inactive status pending completion of the deficiency.
DPSST requires that training in which topic area be included as a mandatory component of basic police training?
Answer: Implicit bias and cultural competency
Implicit bias and cultural competency training is a mandatory component of DPSST basic police training curricula.
How long is the Basic Police Course (BPC) offered through DPSST's training division?
Answer: 16 weeks
The DPSST Basic Police Course is approximately 16 weeks in duration and covers all foundational law enforcement competencies.
Under DPSST rules, which of the following training records must an agency retain and for how long?
Answer: Officer training records for 5 years after separation
Agencies are required to retain officer training records for at least 5 years following an officer's separation from the agency.
Which DPSST training standard specifically addresses use-of-force scenario-based training for certified officers?
Answer: OAR 259-008-0060
OAR 259-008-0060 establishes the in-service training requirements including mandatory use-of-force scenario training components.