DPSST

DPSST was honored to hold the annual Oregon Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony today. Families of fallen officers and members of the state’s law enforcement community gathered at the Oregon Public Safety Academy to reflect on the courage and sacrifice of the officers who gave their lives in service to our state.

We were grateful to have Assistant Commissioner Adam Palmer of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police join us as keynote speaker to honor the sacrifices made by those who lost their lives in the line of duty. “[These officers] provided safety to others in moments of fear, and they served with unwavering courage and dignity that defines the very best of us,” he said.

We are thankful that no new names were added to the memorial wall this year, and remain hopeful that it will stay unchanged for many years to come.

Next Tuesday, May 5, DPSST will host the annual Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony at the Oregon Public Safety Academy in Salem.

This significant event honors the Oregon officers who have died in the line of duty since the 1860s and whose names are inscribed on the memorial wall. We are grateful that no new names were added to the memorial this year.

DPSST is honored to host the event in partnership with the Oregon Law Enforcement Memorial Fund, Oregon Concerns of Police Survivors, Oregon Fallen Badge Foundation, and statewide law enforcement associations.

This week, Oregon joins communities nationwide in recognizing National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week and the remarkable professionals who keep our emergency response system running around the clock.

Across the state, hundreds of dedicated telecommunicators handle nearly two million emergency calls each year. They provide critical guidance in moments of crisis and serve as the essential connection between the public and first responders any time help is needed.

DPSST is proud to train and certify Oregon’s public safety telecommunicators and emergency medical dispatchers. Their skill, compassion, and professionalism make a meaningful difference for people and communities every single day.

Thank you to Oregon’s telecommunicators for your service and unwavering commitment to keeping our communities safe.

We're hiring an Academy Traffic Safety Instructor (Public Safety Training Specialist 1) position to join our Regional Team.

This exciting opportunity is based out of Salem, OR. For more information or to apply click on the link below or scan the QR code.

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We're hiring an Instructor Development Coordinator (Public Safety Training Specialist 2) to join our team.

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We're hiring a Certification & Licensing Specialist (Office Specialist 2) position to join our team.

For more information or to apply click on the link below or scan the QR to apply.
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If you’re chasing an exciting opportunity, stop searching — this is the one. We are hiring a Use of Force Instructor (Public Safety Training Specialist 1) to join our team.

This position is a permanent, full time position, located in Salem, OR.

For more information or to apply click on the link below or scan the QR code.

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Hello, Oregon! We are accepting nominations for the 2026 Golden and Silver Sparky Awards.

Golden Sparky: Recognizes a fire service member or fire agency for outstanding fire prevention or public safety education achievement.

Silver Sparky: Recognizes a civilian or civilian agency for outstanding achievement in fire prevention or public safety education.

You can see past winners and submit nominations at the link below! Nominations are due by 5:00 p.m., April 15, 2026.

LINK: https://www.oregon.gov/osfm/about-us/pages/sparkyawards.aspx

Every year, the Oregon Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony honors the state’s law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty. This year’s ceremony will be held Tuesday, May 5 at 1 p.m. at the Oregon Public Safety Academy in Salem.

The annual event commemorates the more than 190 fallen officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to the state of Oregon since the 1860s. This includes law enforcement, corrections, and parole and probation officers from city, county, state, tribal and federal law enforcement agencies.

The Department of Public Safety Standards and Training is proud to host the ceremony in partnership with the Oregon Law Enforcement Memorial Fund, Oregon Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.), Oregon Fallen Badge Foundation, and various statewide law enforcement associations.