DPSST Training Requirements 2

Question 1

Under DPSST standards, what is the minimum number of in-service training hours required annually for certified police officers in Oregon?

Accepted Answer

24 hours

Answer

Oregon certified police officers must complete a minimum of 24 hours of in-service training each year to maintain certification.

Question 2

Which DPSST-approved entity is responsible for certifying that a law enforcement officer has met their annual training requirements?

Accepted Answer

The employing agency's chief executive

Answer

The chief executive of the employing agency is responsible for certifying that officers under their command have completed required annual training.

Question 3

What happens to a DPSST-certified officer who fails to complete the required in-service training hours within the training year?

Accepted Answer

Their certification may be placed on inactive status

Answer

Failure to complete required in-service training can result in a certification being placed on inactive status pending completion of the deficiency.

Question 4

DPSST requires that training in which topic area be included as a mandatory component of basic police training?

Accepted Answer

Implicit bias and cultural competency

Answer

Implicit bias and cultural competency training is a mandatory component of DPSST basic police training curricula.

Question 5

How long is the Basic Police Course (BPC) offered through DPSST's training division?

Accepted Answer

16 weeks

Answer

The DPSST Basic Police Course is approximately 16 weeks in duration and covers all foundational law enforcement competencies.

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