Who is responsible for drafting and updating POST curriculum?

The responsibility for drafting and updating the POST curriculum lies with the POST Council staff in conjunction with law enforcement professionals. This collaborative approach ensures that the curriculum remains relevant and effective in addressing the needs of law enforcement training. The POST Council has the expertise and authority necessary to evaluate current practices, integrate new findings and methodologies, and respond to evolving law enforcement standards and community expectations.

By involving law enforcement professionals in this process, the curriculum can reflect real-world experiences and challenges faced by officers, making the training more applicable and beneficial. This partnership helps ensure that the training meets both state mandates and the practical needs of officers on the ground, facilitating better preparedness for a variety of scenarios they may encounter.

Other potential sources—like local police departments, the state legislature, or private law enforcement agencies—do not have the same level of oversight or broad authority to manage the comprehensive standards that the POST Council is designed to uphold. The POST Council's role is specifically aimed at developing uniform training standards to enhance public safety and law enforcement effectiveness across the state.