The Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) is a government organization established by the California Legislature in 1959. Its primary purpose is to set minimum selection and training standards for law enforcement officers in California. In addition, POST has the authority to certify, suspend, and decertify peace officers for serious misconduct. With over 260 staff members, POST operates under the guidance of an Executive Director appointed by the Commission and is funded by the General Fund and the State Penalty Fund.
POST offers a voluntary and incentive-based program that more than 600 law enforcement agencies in California participate in. These agencies agree to adhere to the standards set by POST and receive various services and benefits, including job-related assessment tools, research into improved officer selection standards, management counseling services, development of new training courses, reimbursement for training, and quality leadership training programs. Additionally, POST awards professional certificates to recognize peace officer achievement and proficiency.
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