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
**HEARING CANCELLED**
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. The POST Board did not receive any requests for a hearing while the Dual Notice of Intent to Adopt comment period was open. The commend period ended at 4:30 p.m. on October 30, 2026. Therefore, the virtual public hearing tentatively schedule for November 20, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. has been cancelled. All comments or responses received will be available for review on the agency’s website at https://mn.gov/post/.
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.
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 below.
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/
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.
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.
AGENCY CONTACT PERSON
Questions and requests for more information should be directed 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
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