Oregon Revised Statutes Executive Branch; Organization § 181A.420

(1) The minimum standards and minimum training requirements established pursuant to ORS 181A.410 (1) do not apply to:

(2) The Department of Public Safety Standards and Training may, upon application of an individual public safety officer, except a youth correction officer, at its discretion, certify the public safety officer as provided in ORS 181A.410 (1)(d) upon a finding that the public safety officer's professional experience, education or training meets the standards required for certification.

(3) The minimum standards and training requirements established pursuant to ORS 181A.410 (1) do not apply to police officers commissioned by the Governor under ORS 131.880 who have served in that capacity for at least two years immediately preceding October 4, 1977.