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WELCOME To the website of the Commission on Statewide Law Enforcement Standards of Conduct and Discipline (LESC). with resources and content for Law Enforcement Agencies and officers, those involved in arbitration, and the general public.
PROPOSED RULES CHANGES – LESC Commissioners voted on proposed amendments to some current rules on standards for law enforcement officers. Public hearings will be held in July in locations around the state. The last day to offer comment to the Commission is July 22, 2026 at 5:00 pm. For more information see the Rules and Rulemaking page.
ANNUAL SURVEYS- Our 2026 annual Law Enforcement Agency and public surveys will be out this summer. The surveys collects data for our Implementation Tracker and our Annual Report to the legislature on implementation of LESC Rules.
Public comment from individuals and organizations is always welcome. Use the Comment button below. You may also sign up for notifications of meetings, rule changes, hearings and surveys.
NEXT COMMISSION MEETING – The Commission normally meets via Zoom the first Thursday of each month from 3:00 – 5:00 pm, with subcommittee meetings as needed. Meetings are open to the public. For schedule, materials and links, see the Meetings page.
The LESC Commission serves the public interest in maintaining community trust, holding law enforcement officers in Oregon to consistent, high standards of conduct, and ensuring a fair, accountable, and just disciplinary process across jurisdictions.
The Commission on Statewide Law Enforcement Standards of Conduct and Discipline (LESC) was established in 2021 (ORS 243.812 ») to develop and adopt rules to:
- Establish uniform standards of conduct, including guidelines and procedures, for law enforcement officers throughout the state.
- Set disciplinary standards and procedures by which law enforcement agencies, civilian or community oversight board, agency or review body, and arbitrators make determinations regarding alleged misconduct by law enforcement officers, make recommendations for and impose disciplinary action.
- Support adoption, implementation and application of the Standards, and track and report on statewide compliance.
Quick access to the LESC Rules (“The Standards”) and Guide to LESC Rules:
- Oregon Administrative Rules -Chapter 265 – Commission on Statewide Law Enforcement Standards of Conduct and Discipline »
- Guide to the LESC Rules »
The Commission meets regularly to refine and improve the standards, soliciting input and developing guidance around their use. See the meetings page for more information on future and past meetings.
Participate:
All interested individuals and organizations may submit comments or suggestions to the Commission, by email to LESC@doj.oregon.gov, by mail, at LESC meetings, in our annual survey, during Rule-making public comment periods, or online below. Please see our “About Us” page for more detail.
You may share comments any time:
Note: this link is for general comments. To comment on current proposed rule changes, see the Rules and Rulemaking page.
All comments are reviewed and are shared with commissioners. They may be included in analyses and reports as appropriate. These are not interactive formats; please do not expect a response. If you need a response email us at LESC@doj.oregon.gov.