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California POST sets standards for academy training, background checks and certification
Summary
California's Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) establishes minimum academy curricula, background-check rules, field training and certification requirements for more than 90,000 peace officers and dispatchers across the state, a presenter said during an online informational exchange.
A resident asked about life as an officer and how training and certification are set in California, and a presenter described the role of the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training, commonly known as POST.
POST, established in 1959, certifies peace officers and academies, sets minimum academic content and testing standards for recruits, and oversees background-check procedures and field training programs for officers after agency appointment, the presenter said. "This is what I found about being a peace officer in California. It is a challenging yet rewarding profession," the presenter said.
Why it matters: POST's standards determine who can serve as a peace officer or dispatcher in California and set uniform training…
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