Department of Public Safety Standards and Training, Chapter 259

Rule Caption: Add judicial security personnel, liquor enforcement inspectors and humane investigators to definitions; Update police officer.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 181.640

Stats. Implemented: ORS 181.640

Proposed Amendments: 259-008-0005

Last Date for Comment: 10-22-12, Close of Business

Summary: The 2012 legislative session saw a number of changes to the criminal justice definitions. This proposed rule update synchronizes the definitions found in administrative rule with the definitions found in statute. HB 4163 adds judicial security officer to the definition of “law enforcement unit” and “police officer.” SB 1528 adds liquor enforcement inspectors to the definition of “law enforcement unit,” “police officer” and “public safety personnel.” HB 4021 adds humane investigation agencies to the definition of “law enforcement unit” and individuals commissioned as humane investigators to the definition of “police officer.” Finally, the definition of “police officer” is changed to reflect a legislative housekeeping change to clarify the changes made to the definition in the 2011 legislative session.

Rules Coordinator: Linsay Hale

Address: Department of Public Safety Standards and Training, 4190 Aumsville Hwy SE, Salem, OR 97317

Telephone: (503) 378-2431

The official, record copy of this publication is contained in the original Administrative Orders and Rulemaking Notices filed with the Secretary of State, Archives Division. Discrepancies, if any, are satisfied in favor of the original versions.