09/01/1970

Peace officers required to be certified by the Commission prior to appointment.

Grandfather exemption was given for those appointed and active on this date.

A temporary certification allowed an agency to appoint a person and send them to training within a one-year period following the date of appointment.

School certification established (academies).

Basic Peace Officer Course (BPOC) created as 140 hours minimum with 1 year allowed for training.

Field services division created.

Minimum standards for employment set, including high school diploma or GED.

Rule prohibited peace officer from being employed if convicted of Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) or Driving Under the Influence of Drugs (DUID) with 10 years or ever convicted of a felony.