Wyo. Code R. 015-0009-8
Peace Officers Standards & Training Commission
Chapter 8: Denial, Suspension or Revocation of Certification
Effective Date: 01/17/2008 to 12/04/2012
Rule Type: Superceded Rules & Regulations
Reference Number: 015.0009.8.01172008
(a) The Commission believes that self-regulation by law enforcement agencies in disciplinary matters is highly important if public confidence in law enforcement is to be maintained.
(b) The Commission itself is not a disciplinary body. It becomes involved with incidents of alleged police misconduct only in order to determine whether or not sanctions against an officer's certification should be applied.
(a) A conviction of a felony offense.
(b) A certified copy of an order from a court to withhold, suspend or otherwise restrict a certificate issued by the Commission pursuant to W.S. 9-1-704(k) OR W.S. 9-1-710(k).
(a) Willful falsification of information to obtain or maintain certification;
(b) A physical or mental condition which substantially limits the person's ability to perform the essential duties of a peace officer, detention officer, or correctional officer and which poses a direct threat to the health and safety of the public or fellow officers;
(c) Addiction to or the unlawful use, possession or distribution of controlled substances or other drugs;
(d) 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;
(e) The commission of a criminal offense;
(f) 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;
(g) Failure to meet the minimum standards for employment under Chapter 2 of these rules; or
(h) Failure to meet the minimum training requirements provided in these rules.