The changes include new background investigation requirements, a definition of discriminatory conduct, new minimal selection standards, and more.

The Minnesota Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) Board has adopted new rules regarding background investigations, minimum selection standards, standards of conduct, and required policies. The new rules take effect May 30, 2023. The following are highlights of the important changes.

View the complete rules and additional information from the POST Board.

Background investigation requirements

A background investigation is now required for all new hires, including already licensed officers. It cannot be conducted by anyone involved in the candidate selection process. Background investigations are valid for six months after completed. If the applicant is not hired within six months, the background must be updated. The agency must retain the background investigation for the entire employment if hired, or for six months or per agency policy (whichever is longer) if the applicant is not hired.

There are new requirements for the background investigation, some of which include:

• U.S. citizenship status or verification of eligibility to work in the U.S.
• Use of alcohol, controlled substances, and intoxicating substances.
• Any discriminatory conduct.
• Social media accounts (applicant must consent to and disclose accounts but this does not include the applicant’s login information).
• List of all law enforcement agencies applicant has...

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