Identify the responsibility and the goals of the POST Commission. - correct answer ✔✔Approval
of all training programs, including basic academy training programs and advanced training for;
-Peace Officers
Detention Officers
-Dispatcher
-Correctional Officers
-Coroners
-Setting qualifications for instructors
Identify the responsibility and functions of the Director. - correct answer ✔✔Certify and
maintain certification for:
-Peace Officers
Detention Officers
-Dispatcher
-Correctional Officers
-Coroners and Deputy Coroners
-Instructors
Identify the ongoing certification process mandated by the POST Commission for Wyoming
Peace Officers. - correct answer ✔✔
Identify minimum training requirements for Wyoming Peace Officers. - correct answer ✔✔
Identify the minimum standards required to be employed as a Peace Officer for the State of
Wyoming. - correct answer ✔✔-U.S. Citizen- Adult- Acceptable age determined by agency
, -Fingerprinted in Wyoming within one year from date of hire
-No felony convictions
-High School diploma or acceptable equivalent
-Background investigation performed by the hiring agency
-Psychological exam by psychiatrist or licensed psychologist
-Physical exam by licensed professional
-Oral interview by hiring agency
Identify the components of the decertification process. - correct answer ✔✔-An informal
complaint is submitted to P.O.S.T. with supporting documents if applicable
-An investigation is made by P.O.S.T Director
-Formal proceedings
-Appeals
Identify the importance of regular firearms maintenance. - correct answer ✔✔To insure SAFETY,
RELIABILITY, and ACCURACY.
Identify when the duty firearm should be cleaned. - correct answer ✔✔1. At the time of
PURCHASE;
2. After each firing session;
3. After exposure to inclement CONDITIONS;
4. ANNUALLY by a competent armorer; and/or
5. After prolonged STORAGE.
Identify proper equipment for cleaning the duty firearm. - correct answer ✔✔-Cleaning rods &
tips (AVOID STEEL)
-Bore brushes (AVOID STEEL)