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Oregon police training agency proposes plan to train new officers more quickly
by Wright Gazaway
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SALEM, Ore. —

The state agency that trains new police officers in Oregon is proposing a major change to get police officers on the streets more quickly – without changing the requirements and length of training.

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A KATU investigation found the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training – the Oregon agency responsible for training police officers - wants to dramatically change how it provides that training to address the 6-month wait for a new officer to start police academy and bring the state in compliance with state law that requires new officers be enrolled in training within 90 days of being hired.

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