Montana State Legislature

Public Safety Officer Standards & Training

Agency Leadership

Timothy Allred, Executive Director

Agency Website

https://dojmt.gov/post/

Agency Overview

The Council was formed in 2007 under 2-15-2029, MCA as an independent Quasi-judicial board. And as allowed by statute the Council adopted Administrative Rules of Montana (ARMs) in order to implement the provisions of Title 44, chapter 4, part 4, MCA.

Per 44-4-403, MCA the Council is required to set employment and training standards for all Public Safety Officers as defined in 44-4-401, MCA.  In addition, the Council shall provide for the certification or recertification of public safety officers and for the suspension or revocation of certification of public safety officers.

Mission Statement: To ensure competency and promote quality performance by public safety officers by establishing, maintaining, and promoting excellence in standards and training.

Vision Statement: The public is safe, secure, and has confidence in and respect for Montana Public Safety Officers.

POST Council Information and Resource Guide, July 2023

Reports to the Law and Justice Interim Committee: