Attorney General

Peace Officers Standards & Training Commission

Chapter 8: Grounds for Denial, Suspension or Revocation of Certification

Effective Date: 01/05/2018 to Current

Rule Type: Current Rules & Regulations

Reference Number: 015.0009.8.01052018

CHAPTER 8

GROUNDS FOR DENIAL, SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION OF CERTIFICATION

Section 1. Mandatory Grounds for the Denial, Suspension or Revocation of Peace Officer, Detention Officer, Dispatcher, or Correctional Officer Certification. The Commission shall deny, suspend or revoke a certification of a certified individual under any of the following circumstances:

1. (a) The officer is convicted of a felony;
2. (b) The Commission has received a certified copy of an order from a court to withhold, suspend, or otherwise restrict a certificate issued by the Commission;
3. (c) The officer unlawfully uses, possesses, or distributes controlled substances or other drugs;

Section 2. Other Grounds for the Denial, Suspension, or Revocation of Peace Officer, Detention Officer, Dispatcher, or Correctional Officer Certification. The Commission may revoke a certified individual's certification if the certified individual:

1. (a) Willfully falsified information to obtain or maintain certification;
2. (b) Has a physical or mental condition which substantially limits the officer's ability to perform the essential duties of a peace officer, detention officer, dispatcher, or correctional officer or poses a direct threat to the health and safety of the public or fellow officers;
3. (c) Partook in the unauthorized use of or being under the influence of alcoholic beverages while on duty, the excessive use of alcoholic beverages, or a conviction for driving while under the influence of alcohol;
4. (d) Is found to have committed a criminal offense;
5. (e) Substantially fails to comply with the Act or these rules;
6. (f) Participates in other conduct or a pattern of conduct which tends to significantly undermine public confidence in the law enforcement profession, including, but not limited to, sexual harassment, discriminatory conduct, and falsifying reports;
7. (g) Fails to meet the minimum standards for employment for peace officers, detention officers, correctional officers and dispatchers under Chapter 2; or
8. (h) Fails to meet the minimum training requirements provided in these rules.