ORS 181A.485: Psychological screening of law enforcement officers; rules.

(1) As used in this section:

      (a) “Law enforcement agency” means a public body, as defined in ORS 174.109, that employs law enforcement officers to enforce criminal laws.

      (b) “Law enforcement officer” means a police officer, reserve officer or certified reserve officer, as those terms are defined in ORS 181A.355.

      (2) A law enforcement agency may not employ a person as a law enforcement officer unless the person has completed a psychological screening to determine the person’s fitness to serve as a law enforcement officer.

      (3) The psychological screening required by subsection (2) of this section must be conducted by a licensed mental health professional who meets the qualifications and training requirements established by the Board on Public Safety Standards and Training by rule.

      (4) The board shall establish by rule:

      (a) The qualifications and training necessary for a licensed mental health professional to conduct a psychological screening under this section; and

      (b) Standards and procedures for conducting a psychological screening under this section.