The Governor’s Office is currently accepting applications for four vacancies on the POST Board
ST. PAUL, MN – Governor Mark Dayton is encouraging all eligible Minnesotans to apply for one of the four current vacancies on the Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST Board). The following seats expired on January 4, 2016, and, in accordance with Minnesota Statute, will be appointed by June 30, 2016.
· Two members appointed by the Governor from among peace officers in Minnesota municipalities
· One member appointed by the Governor from the Minnesota State Patrol Association
· One member appointed by the Governor from among peace officers, or former peace officers, who are currently employed on a full-time basis in a professional peace officer education program
“The board responsible for establishing standards and training protocols for Minnesota’s police officers must better-reflect the diversity of our communities,” said Governor Dayton. “For that reason, I have instructed my staff to actively seek out a more diverse set of candidates for the vacancies on this Board. I encourage all Minnesotans, who have a desire to serve on this Board, and who meet the specific eligibility requirements established by the legislature, to submit their applications prior to the April 13th deadline.”
About the Minnesota Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training
The POST Board consists of fourteen members appointed by the Governor, as well as the Superintendent of the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. The board is responsible for licensing over 10,500 active peace officers and over 250 active part-time peace officers. The board has the legislative authority to adopt administrative rules that have the force and effect of law, rules that enable the board to establish policies and standards to which all licensees must adhere. More information on the board and its functions and members, can be found on its
website.