Current Rulemaking Activity

Please see the board’s Dual Notice below which will be posted in the State Register on September 28, 2026. The comment period will begin on the date of publication.  
 
DUAL NOTICE: Notice of Intent to Adopt Rules Without a Public Hearing Unless 25 or More Persons Request a Hearing, and Notice of Hearing if 25 or More Requests for Hearing Are Received
 
Proposed Amendments to Rules Governing Peace Officer Standards and Training, Minnesota Rules, chapter 6700; Revisor’s ID Number 4750; CAH Docket Number 24-9007-39601
 
Overview. This is the Minnesota Peace Officer Standards and Training Board’s (POST Board) legal notice of its intent to adopt rules regarding professional peace officer education (or preservice training), school certification, licensing examinations, examination standards, reciprocity, and the investigation/resolution of misconduct allegations. The rule parts the POST Board intends to amend are 6700.0100, 6700.0300, 6700.0400, 6700.0401, 6700.0500, 6700.0501, 6700.0600, 6700.0601, 6700.0800, 6700.2100, 6700.2200, 6700.2300, 6700.2400, and 6700.2500. The amendments include the repeal of rule parts 6700.0500, 6700.2100, 6700.2300, and 6700.2400 and the creation of rule part 6700.0502.
 
Introduction. The POST Board intends to adopt rules without a public hearing following the procedures in the rules of the Court of Administrative Hearings, Minnesota Rules, parts 1400.2300 to 1400.2310, and the Administrative Procedure Act, Minnesota Statutes, sections 14.22 to 14.28. You may submit written comments and/or a written request that a hearing be held on the proposed rules until 4:30 p.m. on October 30, 2026.
 
Hearing. If 25 or more persons submit a written request for a hearing on the rules by 4:30 p.m. on October 30, 2026, the POST Board will hold a virtual public hearing on November 20, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. You can participate in the virtual hearing, which will be conducted by Administrative Law Judge Kristien R. E. Butler from the Court of Administrative Hearings, via Webex by using this link along with the associated access code and password.
 
For a video and audio connection, join the hearing through an internet connection:
•           Web link: https://minnesota.webex.com/minnesota/j.php?MTID=mfa28b73edcd2a63200d3e5bcdf8eca2c
•           Meeting Number (access code): 2496 146 1768
•           Password: t6dKkcPXu33
 
For an audio-only connection, join the virtual hearing by telephone:
•           Call 1-415-655-0003
•           Access Code: 2496 146 1768
 
To find out whether the agency will adopt the rules without a hearing or if it will hold the hearing, you should contact the agency contact person or check the agency website at https://mn.gov/post/boardscommittees/rules/currentrulemakingactivity/ after October 30, 2026, and before November 20, 2026.
 
Administrative Law Judge. Administrative Law Judge Butler is assigned to conduct the hearing. Judge Butler can be reached at the Court of Administrative Hearings, 600 North Robert Street, P.O. Box 64620, Saint Paul, Minnesota 55164-0620, telephone (651) 361-7875, and fax (651) 539-0310. You may also reach Judge Butler by contacting the Rulemaking Coordinator William Moore at william.t.moore@state.mn.us or 651-361-7893.  
 
Agency Contact Person. Submit any comments or questions on the rules or written requests for a public hearing to the agency contact person listed here: Alicia Popowski, 1600 University Ave, Suite 200 St. Paul, MN 55104, alicia.popowski@state.mn.us, Ph: 651-201-7782.
 
Subject of Rules. This rulemaking project addresses: peace officer preservice education, licensing examinations, reciprocity, and the investigation and resolution of misconduct allegations. The proposed rules seek to standardize the psychomotor skills component of peace officer preservice training and close administrative gaps within the rules. The proposed rules also implement a licensing examination attempt limit, clarify the remedial training plan process as it relates to the licensing examination, and implement an expiration on examination eligibility after completing the psychomotor skills component. The proposed rules regarding reciprocity decrease the years of service required to be eligible to take the licensing examination and close administrative gaps in the rules. The proposed rules regarding the investigation and resolution of misconduct organize and simplify language while removing content that is no longer included in statute. A copy of the proposed rules is attached to this notice. A copy of the proposed rules is also available on the POST Board’s website.
 
Statutory Authority. Minnesota Statutes, sections 626.843 authorizes the Minnesota Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training to adopt rules with respect to matters consistent with the board’s regulatory authority identified in Minnesota Statutes, sections 626.84 to 626.863.
 
Publication of Proposed Rules. A copy of the proposed rules has been published in the State Register with the Dual Notice. A free copy of the proposed rules may be viewed on the agency’s website at: https://mn.gov/post/boardscommittees/rules/currentrulemakingactivity/. Individuals may also request a copy of the proposed rules from the agency contact person listed above.
 
Statement of Need and Reasonableness. The Statement of Need and Reasonableness (SONAR) provides a summary of the justification for the proposed rules, a description of who will be affected by the proposed rules, and an estimate of the probable cost of implementing the proposed rules. Printed copies of the SONAR can be purchased for the cost of production by contacting the agency contact person listed in this notice. A free copy of the SONAR is available on the POST Board’s website at:
https://mn.gov/post/boardscommittees/rules/currentrulemakingactivity/
 
Public Comment. You have until 4:30 p.m. on Friday, October 30, 2026, to submit written comment in support or opposition of the proposed rules or any part or subpart of the rules. Your comment must be in writing and received by the agency contact person by the due date. Your comments should identify the portion of the proposed rules addressed, the reason for the comment, and any change you propose. Any comments that you have about the legality of the proposed rules must also be made during this comment period. All evidence that you present should relate to the proposed rules. If the proposed rules affect you in any way, the agency encourages you to participate. All comments or responses received are public data and will be available for review. Submit written comments to the agency contact person listed in this notice by email or mail. All comments are public data and will be available for review on the agency’s website at: https://mn.gov/post/boardscommittees/rules/currentrulemakingactivity/.
 
Request for a Hearing. In addition to submitting comments, you may also request that the agency hold a public hearing on the rules. You must make your request for a public hearing in writing by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, October 30, 2026. You must include your name and address in your written request for a hearing. In your request, you must identify the portion of the proposed rules that you object to or state that you oppose the entire set of rules. You are encouraged to state the reason for the request and any changes you want made to the proposed rules. Any request that does not comply with these requirements is not valid and the agency cannot count the request when determining whether it must hold a public hearing.
 
Withdrawal of Requests. If 25 or more persons submit a valid written request for a hearing, the agency will hold a public hearing unless a sufficient number of persons withdraw their request in writing. If enough requests for a hearing are withdrawn to reduce the number below 25, the agency must give written notice of this to all persons who requested a hearing, explain the actions the agency took to effect the withdrawal, and ask for written comments on this action. If a public hearing is required, the agency will follow the procedures in Minnesota Statutes, sections 14.131 to 14.20.
 
Alternative Format/Accommodation. Upon request, this information can be made available in an alternative format, such as large print, braille, or audio. To make such a request or if you need an accommodation to make this hearing accessible, please contact the agency contact person at the address or telephone number listed above.
 
Modifications. The agency might modify the proposed rules, either as a result of public comment or as a result of the rule hearing process. It must support modifications by data and views submitted to the agency or presented at the hearing. The adopted rules may not be substantially different than these proposed rules unless the POST Board follows the procedure under Minnesota Rules, part 1400.2110. If the proposed rules affect you in any way, the POST Board encourages you to participate in the rulemaking process.
 
Cancellation of Hearing. The POST Board will cancel the hearing scheduled for November 20, 2026, if the agency does not receive 25 or more hearing requests. If you requested a public hearing, the agency would notify you before the scheduled hearing whether the hearing will be held. You may check the agency’s website or call the agency contact person October 30, 2026, to find out whether the hearing will be held.
 
Notice of Hearing. If 25 or more persons submit a valid written request for a public hearing on the rules, the POST Board will hold a hearing following the procedures in Minnesota Statutes, sections 14.131 to 14.20. The agency will hold the hearing on the date and at the time and place listed above. The hearing will continue until all interested persons have been heard, time permitting.
 
Hearing Procedure. If the agency holds a hearing, you and all interested or affected persons, including representatives of associations or other interested groups, will have an opportunity to participate. You may present your views either orally at the hearing or in writing at any time before the hearing record closes. All evidence presented should relate to the proposed rules. You may also submit written material to the Administrative Law Judge to be recorded in the hearing record for five working days after the public hearing ends. At the hearing the Administrative Law Judge may order that this five-day comment period is extended for a longer period but not more than 20 calendar days. Following the comment period, there is a five-working-day rebuttal period when the agency and any interested person may respond in writing to any new information submitted. No one may submit new evidence during the five-day rebuttal period.
 
All post-hearing comments and responses must be submitted to the Administrative Law Judge no later than 4:30 p.m. on the due date. The Court of Administrative Hearings strongly encourages all persons submitting comments and responses to do so using the Court of Administrative Hearings’ eComments website: https://mn.gov/cah/media/rulemaking.jsp. If using the eComments website is not possible, you may submit post-hearing comments in person, via United States mail, or by facsimile to Judge Butler. Please refer to the Administrative Law Judge section of this notice for facsimile and address details.
 
All comments or responses received will be available for review on the agency’s website at https://mn.gov/post/. This rule hearing procedure is governed by Minnesota Rules, parts 1400.2000 to 1400.2240, and Minnesota Statutes, sections 14.131 to 14.20. You may direct questions about the procedure to the Judge Butler.
 
Lobbyist Registration. Minnesota Statutes, chapter 10A, requires each lobbyist to register with the State Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board. Ask any questions about this requirement of the Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board at: Suite #190, Centennial Building, 658 Cedar Street, St. Paul, Minnesota 55155, telephone (651) 539-1180 or 1-800-657-3889.
 
Adoption Procedure If No Hearing. If no hearing is required, the agency may adopt the rules after the end of the comment period. The agency will submit the rules and supporting documentation to the Court of Administrative Hearings for a legal review. You may ask to be notified of the date the rules are submitted. If you want to receive notice of this, to receive a copy of the adopted rules, or to register with the agency to receive notice of future rule proceedings, submit your request to the contact person listed above and/or subscribe to the POST Board’s news bulletin on its website.
 
Adoption Procedure After A Hearing. If a hearing is held, after the close of the hearing record, the Administrative Law Judge will issue a report on the proposed rules. You may ask to be notified of the date that the Administrative Law Judge’s report is available, and can make this request at the hearing or in writing to the Administrative Law Judge. You may also ask to be notified of the date that the agency adopts the rules and the rules are filed with the Secretary of State by requesting this at the hearing or by writing to the agency contact person listed above.

AGENCY CONTACT PERSON

Written comments, questions, and requests for more information should be direct to Alicia Popowski via email (alicia.popowski@state.mn.us) or mail. 

Attn: Alicia Popowski, Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training 

1600 University Ave, suite 200

St. Paul, MN 551004

ATTACHMENTS

• Statement of Need and Reasonableness (SONAR)
• Revisor's Rule Draft