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2013
April 2013 Administrative Progress Report
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March 2013 Administrative Progress Report
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2012
December 2012 Administrative Progress Report
Notice of Increase in Mileage for Training Reimbursement Requests
Notice of Proposed Regulatory Action – Amend Regulation 1955: Peace Officer Psychological Evaluation
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Governor Brown Signs Assembly Bill (AB) 2285 - Peace Officer Trainee Cheating Bill
August 2012 Administrative Progress Report
Notice of Proposed Regulatory Action - Aviation Security Course
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June 2012 Administrative Progress Report
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Prevailing Trends Report - Now Available!
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Accepting Nominations for the 2012 POST Excellence in Training Award
Report to the Legislature: Peace Officer Training on TBI and PTSD
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March 2012 Administrative Progress Report
Notice of Proposed Regulatory Action – Training and Testing Specifications for Peace Officer Basic Courses
Notice of Proposed Regulatory Action – Revise Basic Course Physical Conditioning Program
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February 2012 Administrative Progress Report
POST Guidelines: Crowd Management, Intervention, and Control - Now Available!
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2012 Crowd Management Summit - Updated Information!
Revised POST Personal History Statement Forms Now Available
Notice of Proposed Regulatory Action – Amend Course Certification Requirements and Process for Self-Paced Training (e.g., CD-ROM or Web-based training)
Notice of Proposed Regulatory Action – Revise Peace Officer Feasibility Study Requirements for Clarity and Consistency with Statue
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Missing Persons Investigations: Guidelines and Curriculum 2011 - Now Available
December 2011 Administrative Progress Report
POST Medical History Statements and the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) Disclaimer
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2011
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November 2011 Administrative Progress Report
POST Appoints a New Assistant Executive Director
Los Angeles Times Requests Additional Release of Peace Officer Information
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October 2011 Administrative Progress Report
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POST Excellence in Training Award
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Video: Preventing Law Enforcement Suicide
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September 2011 Administrative Progress Report
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New Instructor Resume Worksheet Available
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August 2011 Administrative Progress Report
Online Archive of POST Awards Now Available on the POST Website
Notice of Proposed Regulatory Action – Basic Course Waiver Process
Sherman Block Supervisory Leadership Institute – Notice of 2011 Application Period (September 5 – September 30)
July 2011 Administrative Progress Report
Notice of Proposed Regulatory Action – Amend Triennial Recertification of Academy Instructor
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POST Launches Redesigned EDI 4.0
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Notice of Suspension of a Portion of Regulation 1054
June 2011 Administrative Progress Report
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Notice of Increase in Mileage for Training Reimbursement Requests
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POST Wins "Best of California Award"
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Press Release: Indictment of Current and Former Members of the San Bernardino Sheriff's Department
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Is Today Your Day? Watch the Video
Notice of Elimination of Profile Request Fees and Profile Notary Services
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January 2011 Administrative Progress Report
Los Angeles Times Requests Release of Peace Officer Information
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2010
December 2010 Administrative Progress Report
Regulatory Action – Training Specifications for Public Safety Dispatcher Basic Courses
Regulatory Action – Training and Testing Specifications for Peace Officer Basic Courses
Regulatory Action – Amend Requirements for Course Budgets
Sherman Block Supervisory Leadership Institute – Notice of 2011 Application Period (March 28 – April 15, 2011)
(pdf)
Regulatory Action - Revision of Certificate Application Attestation Language
Monthly Training Reimbursement Report for Dec. 2010 Now Available on EDI (requires ID and password for secure login)
November 2010 Administrative Progress Report
POST's Green Initiative - Our Commitment to Sustainability
Monthly Training Reimbursement Report for Nov. 2010 Now Available on EDI (requires ID and password for secure login)
POST Welcomes Alan McFadon as the First Public Safety Dispatcher to be Appointed by the Commission to the Advisory Committee
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Pre-Offer Personality Test Information Database is Now Available
Learning Portal: Gangs - PC 186.22 for Patrol
View POST's 50th Anniversary Slideshow
October 2010 Administrative Progress Report
Monthly Training Reimbursement Report for Oct. 2010 Now Available on EDI (requires ID and password for secure login)
Reminder - Nominations for 2010 POST Excellence in Training Award
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POST Introduces Redesigned Course Catalog
POST Introduces the SAFE Driving Campaign
In Memorium: Kenneth J. O'Brien, Retired POST Executive Director
September 2010 Administrative Progress Report
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Compliance Dashboard for Peace Officers, Reserves, and Dispatchers is Now Available
Sign up for POST's New E-Mail Alerts and Newsletters: Timely Information Delivered Directly to You
Regulatory Action - Revision of Continuing Professional Training Credit for Specified Non-POST-certified Course
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Compliance Dashboard for Peace Officers, Reserves, and Dispatchers is Now Available
Sign up for POST's New E-Mail Alerts and Newsletters: Timely Information Delivered Directly to You
Revision of Notice of Appointment/Termination 15-Day Notice
(doc)
August 2010 Administrative Progress Report
(pdf)
Regulatory Action - Revision of Basic Course
Apply for Upcoming POST Law Enforcement Consultant I and II Exams
Coroner Occupational Analysis Report Available
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July 2010 Administrative Progress Report
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Monthly Training Reimbursement Report for July 2010 Now Available on EDI (requires ID and password for secure login)
Accepting Nominations for the 2010 POST Excellence in Training Award
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Increased Reimbursement Rates for Fiscal Year 2010-11
(pdf)
June 2010 Administrative Progress Report
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Monthly Training Reimbursement Report for June 2010 Now Available on EDI (requires ID and password for secure login)
Regulatory Action – Revision and Reformatting of Notice of Appointment/Termination
Sherman Block Supervisory Leadership Institute – Notice of 2011 Application Period (August 23 – September 10, 2010)
May 2010 Administrative Progress Report
(pdf)
Victims of Violence Video Now Available Online
April 2010 Administrative Progress Report
(pdf)
Sikhism: Protocol and Other Considerations for Law Enforcement
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March 2010 Administrative Progress Report
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Testing & Training Specification for Peace Officer Basic Courses 15-Day Notice
(doc)
New Tactical Medicine Webpage Now Available
February 2010 Administrative Progress Report
(pdf)
Regulatory Action – Training & Testing Specification for Public Safety Dispatcher Basic Courses
Regulatory Action – Training & Testing Specification for Peace Officer Basic Courses
January 2010 Administrative Progress Report
(pdf)
Legislative Training Mandates Updated
Recruitment Strategic Planning Guide for Law Enforcement
(pdf)
Release of Anti-Reproductive-Rights Crimes Guidelines for Law Enforcement
(pdf)
2009
December 2009 Administrative Progress Report
(pdf)
Sherman Block Supervisory Leadership Institute – Notice of 2010 Application Period (2/8/2010 – 2/26/2010)
(pdf)
November 2009 Administrative Progress Report
(pdf)
Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 and Revision to the Medical History Statement
(pdf)
October 2009 Administrative Progress Report
(pdf)
Reminder - Accepting Nominations for the 2009 POST Excellence in Training Award
(pdf)
Regulatory Action – Tactical Medicine Course
September 2009 Administrative Progress Report
(pdf)
Congratulations Command College Alumni
Becoming an Exemplary Peace Officer
Celebrating POST's 50th Anniversary
August 2009 Administrative Progress Report
(pdf)
Regulatory Action – Training & Testing Specification for Peace Officer Basic Courses
July 2009 Administrative Progress Report
(pdf)
Accepting Nominations for the 2009 POST Excellence in Training Award
(pdf)
June 2009 Administrative Progress Report
(pdf)
Module II Requalification Information - Now Available
Module III Requalification Information - Now Available
New Peace Officer & Public Safety Dispatcher Selection Requirements Now in Effect
POST Excellence in Training Award
The O.J. "Bud" Hawkins Exceptional Service Award
Learning Portal: Environmental Crimes Investigations Overview Course
May 2009 Administrative Progress Report
(pdf)
Congratulations Command College Alumni
April 2009 Administrative Progress Report
(pdf)
Revision of POST Peace Officer & Public Safety Dispatcher Selection Standards
(pdf)
Bulletin 2009-07 Driver Training Study: Volume 1
(pdf)
“Marsy’s Law” Victims’ Rights Notification Card/Victims of Violence Video
(pdf)
Driver Training Study: Volume 1
2009 Detective Training Symposium
(Events Tab)
POST Congratulates ICI Award Recipients
March 2009 Administrative Progress Report
(pdf)
Regulatory Action – Training & Testing Specification for Peace Officer Basic Courses
February 2009 Administrative Progress Report
(pdf)
Regulatory Action - SWAT Operations Trng Course Requirements
Hate Crimes Policy Guidelines
January 2009 Administrative Progress Report
(pdf)
SBSLI 2009 Open Enrollment
(pdf)
POST Guide To College Credit – Options For Higher Education
(pdf)
2008
December 2008 Administrative Progress Report
(pdf)
FAQs - Sequencing the Peace Officer Background Information
(pdf)
Public Safety Dispatcher Selection Standards 15-Day Notice
(pdf)
Peace Officer Selection Standards 15-Day Notice
(pdf)
Law Enforcement Officers Flying Armed
November 2008 Administrative Progress Report
(pdf)
Regulatory Action - Training & Testing Specifications for Peace Officer Basic Courses
Courses Exempt From The 40 Hour Cap On Reimbursement
POST Library Launches a Research Website
Sequencing the Peace Officer Background Investigation
(pdf)
Peace Officer Educational Requirements
(pdf)
Regulatory Action - Professional Certificates & Replacement
Peace Officer Candidate Information
October 2008 Administrative Progress Report
(pdf)
Nominations for 2008 POST Excellence in Training Award
(pdf)
Learning Portal: Online Officer Safety Course
Preventing Law Enforcement Officer Suicide Training Video
Guidelines on Law Enforcement Response to Human Trafficking 2008
Regulatory Action – CPT Anniversary Date
September 2008 Administrative Progress Report
(pdf)
First Aid/CPR Course (CD-ROM) Out of Date
(pdf)
Regulatory Action - Training & Testing Specifications for Peace Officer Basic Courses
August 2008 Administrative Progress Report
(pdf)
40-Hour Cap Business Rules
(pdf)
2008 POST Excellence in Training Award Nominations Open
(pdf)
Guidelines on Adult/Adolescent Sexual Assault Investigation
July 2008 Administrative Progress Report
(pdf)
Special Messages from POST Staff
Regulatory Action – POST Basic Courses Test Administration and Security Guidelines
Expenditure Reduction Actions for Fiscal Year 2008/09
(pdf)
Special Promotional Command College Video - UPDATED
June 2008 Administrative Progress Report
(pdf)
Regulatory Action – Investigation and Trial Preparation Course – Training Specifications
Regulatory Action – Child Safety When a Caretaker Parent or Guardian is Arrested
Learning Portal: Online First Aid/CPR Course
Peace Officer and Public Safety Dispatcher Medical Screening Forms
May 2008 Administrative Progress Report
(pdf)
Regulatory Action – Employment Status Notification
April 2008 Administrative Progress Report
(pdf)
FEMA Releases NIMS Five Year Training Plan
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March 2008 Administrative Progress Report
(pdf)
Regulatory Action – Airport Peace Officer Basic Training
Academy Instructor Certificate Program changes effective 3/01/08
Regulatory Action - Training Specifications for Peace Officer Basic Courses
February 2008 Administrative Progress Report
(pdf)
Sherman Block Supervisory Leadership Institute – 2008 Application Period
(pdf)
Tactical Medicine Course
Regulatory Notice - Dispatcher Selection Standards
Regulatory Notice - Peace Officer Selection Standards
Los Angeles Times v. POST: Peace Officer Information
Special Promotional Command College Video
2007
2007 POST Excellence in Training Award Recipients
15-Day Language Human Trafficking Training
(pdf)
15-Day Language Academy Instructor Certificate Program
(pdf)
Preventing Law Enforcement Officer Suicide Training Video
Law Enforcement Consultant I & II Exams (Continuous Filing)
POST Appoints New Executive Director
Obtaining Your POST ID