Oregon Statutes 181A.485 – Psychological screening of law enforcement officers; rules
(1) As used in this section:
Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 181A.485
- Person: includes individuals, corporations, associations, firms, partnerships, limited liability companies and joint stock companies. See Oregon Statutes 174.100
- public body: means state government bodies, local government bodies and special government bodies. See Oregon Statutes 174.109
(a) ‘Law enforcement agency’ means a public body, as defined in ORS § 174.109, that employs law enforcement officers to enforce criminal laws.
(b) ‘Law enforcement officer’ means a police officer, reserve officer or certified reserve officer, as those terms are defined in ORS § 181A.355.
(2) A law enforcement agency may not employ a person as a law enforcement officer unless the person has completed a psychological screening to determine the person’s fitness to serve as a law enforcement officer.
(3) The psychological screening required by subsection (2) of this section must be conducted by a licensed mental health professional who meets the qualifications and training requirements established by the Board on Public Safety Standards and Training by rule.
(4) The board shall establish by rule:
(a) The qualifications and training necessary for a licensed mental health professional to conduct a psychological screening under this section; and
(b) Standards and procedures for conducting a psychological screening under this section. [2019 c.78 § 1]
181A.485 was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS Chapter 181A or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.