California's police policies are determined by California's Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Commission. Within the POST Commission, these standards are set by the Standards and Evaluation Bureau (SEB).
- Police Selection
- The Bureau is comprised of a team of researchers who develop, validate and manage the means by which POST selects its peace officers. Potential officers must pass psychological exams, physical exams, medical exams and undergo a background investigation.
- Police Procedures
- The SEB is also responsible for setting training and examination standards, conducting job analyses, conducting survey research and conducting standards-related research projects. By setting training and examination standards, the SEB sets the procedures by which police officers govern their conduct in the field.
