Contra Costa County Sheriff Reserve

The O.J. “Bud” Hawkins Exceptional Service Award

Excellence in service and standards is the foundation upon which the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) stands. Attaining excellence on a continuous basis is the result of many dedicated staff, volunteer subject matter resources, and POST Advisory Committee and POST Commission members.

Accepting Nominations for the 2009 POST Excellence in Training Award (pdf)

The nomination period for the 2009 POST Excellence in Training Award is open. The award (previously known as the Governor's Award for Excellence in Peace Officer Training) has been given by the Commission since 1994. The criteria for the award have remained the same since its inception.

July 2009 Administrative Progress Report (pdf)

The Administrative Progress Report (APR) is a monthly status report that informs POST Commissioners and the California law enforcement community of recent progress on POST projects and instructional programs under development, and other information of importance to our mission to continually enhance the professionalism of California law enforcement.

POST Excellence in Training Awards

The POST Excellence in Training Award annually recognizes truly outstanding law enforcement trainers. Previously known as the Governors Award for Excellence in Peace Officer Training, the awards for training excellence began in 1994.

New Peace Officer & Public Safety Dispatcher Selection Requirements Now in Effect

Effective July 1, 2009, the revised peace officer and public safety dispatcher selection standards (New PAM Chapter 5: Selection Requirements) has replaced Regulation 1002, 1018(c), and Commission Procedures C-1 and C-2.

June 2009 Administrative Progress Report (pdf)

The Administrative Progress Report (APR) is a monthly status report that informs POST Commissioners and the California law enforcement community of recent progress on POST projects and instructional programs under development, and other information of importance to our mission to continually enhance the professionalism of California law enforcement.

Notice of Proposed Regulatory Action – Training and Testing Specifications for Peace Officer Basic Courses Regulations 1005, 1007, and 1008 (pdf)

At the July 2009 meeting, the Commission approved proposed amendments to Learning Domains throughout the Training and Testing Specifications for Peace Officer Basic Courses publication, incorporated by reference into POST Regulations 1005, 1007, and 1008.

August 2009 Administrative Progress Report (pdf)

The Administrative Progress Report (APR) is a monthly status report that informs POST Commissioners and the California law enforcement community of recent progress on POST projects and instructional programs under development, and other information of importance to our mission to continually enhance the professionalism of California law enforcement.

September 2009 Administrative Progress Report (pdf)

The Administrative Progress Report (APR) is a monthly status report that informs POST Commissioners and the California law enforcement community of recent progress on POST projects and instructional programs under development, and other information of importance to our mission to continually enhance the professionalism of California law enforcement.

October 2009 Administrative Progress Report (pdf)

The Administrative Progress Report (APR) is a monthly status report that informs POST Commissioners and the California law enforcement community of recent progress on POST projects and instructional programs under development, and other information of importance to our mission to continually enhance the professionalism of California law enforcement.