Peace Officer Standards and Training Act

The Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Act sets the minimum standards and ongoing training requirements for law enforcement officers to ensure professionalism, competence, and public safety. It establishes guidelines for hiring, training, certification, and performance evaluations, and often creates a governing body to oversee these standards. The goal is to maintain high-quality policing practices, enhance accountability, and ensure officers are well-prepared to serve their communities effectively and ethically.