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POST warns of tighter finances, rising training costs and staffing pressures; working group to review delivery of basic training
Summary
Peace Officer Standards and Training officials told the Joint Finance and Appropriations Committee dedicated‑fund revenue has been volatile, collections from former trainees have risen, and POST seeks a technical record specialist plus vehicle and IT replacements while a working group prepares a plan to review how basic training is delivered.
Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) leaders told the Joint Finance and Appropriations Committee on Feb. 12 that revenue shortfalls and inflation‑driven cost increases prompted recent one‑time general fund support and that POST is seeking modest staffing and replacement items while a council working group reviews the future delivery of basic training.
Noah Peterson, a Legislative Services analyst, summarized POST's revenue mix and recent transfers. He said POST's revenue sources include court fines, fingerprinting and facility fees, a liquor revenue transfer established by House Bill 469 (2022), and collections from former trainees who leave during a required…
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