2021 Oregon Revised Statutes
Volume : 06 - Local Government, Public Employees, Elections
Chapter 243 - Public Employee Rights and Benefits
Section 243.809 - Determinations regarding alleged misconduct of law enforcement officer in accordance with uniform standards.
(1) For matters concerning alleged misconduct by a law enforcement officer, the following shall make determinations regarding the alleged misconduct and impose disciplinary action in response to such determinations in accordance with the uniform standards adopted by the Commission on Statewide Law Enforcement Standards of Conduct and Discipline under ORS 243.812:
(a) A law enforcement agency located anywhere in this state.
(b) An arbitrator who serves in an arbitration proceeding described under ORS 243.706 (3).
(c) A civilian or community oversight board, agency or review body.
(2) The requirements described in this section are not subject to collective bargaining.
(3) As used in this section:
(a) "Civilian or community oversight board, agency or review body" means a board, an agency or a body:
(A) Designated by a municipality or a law enforcement agency in performing duties related to investigating allegations of officer misconduct or reviewing police policies and practices; or
(B) Created to oversee disciplinary matters concerning law enforcement officers pursuant to a city charter or ordinance for which a measure that included the question of whether to establish the board, agency or body was referred to and approved by the people of the city at an election held on or after July 1, 2020.
(b) "Law enforcement agency" and "law enforcement officer" have the meanings given those terms in ORS 131.930. [2021 c.541 §3]
Note: 243.809 becomes operative not later than November 1, 2022. See sections 4 (4) [243.812 (4)] and 11, chapter 541, Oregon Laws 2021.
