Oregon DPSST Basic Police Academy Final Examination

The Oregon DPSST Basic Police Academy Final Examination is an end-of-training assessment for recruits completing Oregon’s basic police academy. It is not typically a public entrance test used to choose applicants for police jobs; academy admission and hiring are separate processes. The final assessment helps determine whether a trainee has learned the knowledge and skills required in the basic training program. Candidates should confirm current completion and testing requirements with their academy or the Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST), since procedures may vary.

Preparation should cover the full academy curriculum, with particular attention to criminal law and offense elements, arrest and search procedures, patrol operations, field tactics, and traffic stops and enforcement. Questions may require applying rules to realistic situations, not simply recalling definitions, so review decision-making and the legal basis for each action. Use current academy materials and DPSST guidance as your primary references. Short, timed multiple-choice practice can help identify weak areas, but it should supplement—not replace—review of instruction, policies, and applicable Oregon law.