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Training Requirements Flashcards

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  1. An officer's DPSST certification lapses after a period of non-employment. What training is typically required to reinstate the certification?

    Answer: Completion of an abbreviated refresher course approved by DPSST

    Officers with lapsed certifications due to non-employment typically must complete a DPSST-approved refresher or requalification course rather than the full basic course.

  2. Under Oregon Administrative Rules, what is the primary role of a DPSST-approved training coordinator at a law enforcement agency?

    Answer: To track, coordinate, and certify officer training compliance

    The agency training coordinator is responsible for ensuring officers meet training requirements, maintaining records, and certifying compliance to DPSST.

  3. What minimum score must candidates typically achieve on DPSST's basic certification written examination to pass?

    Answer: 70%

    DPSST generally requires a minimum passing score of 70% on the basic certification written examination.

  4. Under DPSST standards, which professional category requires completion of the Telecommunications Basic Course before certification?

    Answer: Emergency communications dispatchers

    Emergency communications (911 dispatch) personnel must complete the Telecommunications Basic Course before receiving DPSST certification.

  5. How does DPSST handle training waivers for officers who have completed equivalent out-of-state law enforcement training?

    Answer: DPSST may grant partial or full waivers after reviewing out-of-state training equivalency

    DPSST may grant training waivers on a case-by-case basis after reviewing the content and hours of out-of-state training for equivalency.

  6. Which DPSST training requirement specifically addresses de-escalation techniques for all certified law enforcement officers?

    Answer: De-escalation training is included in both basic and annual in-service requirements

    Oregon law mandates that de-escalation training be incorporated into both basic police training and the annual in-service training curriculum.

  7. A parole and probation officer in Oregon is required to complete basic training within what timeframe of their initial appointment?

    Answer: 12 months

    DPSST requires parole and probation officers to complete their basic training within 12 months of initial appointment to the position.