DPSST Board Revokes Multiple Certifications, Orders Three-Year Revocation for Shane Bond

The Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training Board voted to revoke or suspend certifications for several law enforcement and corrections personnel, imposing a three-year certification revocation for Shane Bond, a former corrections officer with the Union County Sheriff’s Office. The action follows disclosure of criminal convictions in Pendleton and Umatilla County and was part of a broader slate of discipline considered by the board.

The board met Jan. 22 and reviewed recommendations from its committee, which examined applicants’ criminal histories and professional records. Board members considered nine revocations in total, with two cases tied to employees from Eastern Oregon. Shane Bond’s certification was revoked for three years after the board cited multiple misdemeanor convictions, including a DUII and criminal driving while suspended. The revocation removes Bond’s DPSST certification for the specified period and affects his eligibility for certified positions in Oregon public safety.

Other actions taken by the board varied in severity and duration. Several correctional staff received lifetime ineligibilities in the corrections system, while other certifications were suspended for shorter terms. The board also deferred action on three applicants and took no immediate discipline in those cases. The committee review process and the board’s requirement for disclosure of criminal history shaped the outcomes.

For Union County residents the decisions carry practical and policy implications. Loss of a certified corrections officer reduces the pool of certified staff available for the county jail and related services at a time when many agencies are juggling staffing and training costs. Union County Sheriff’s Office hiring and rostering decisions will need to account for the gap left by Bond’s decertification and for any other personnel affected by board orders. The revocations also underscore how off-duty conduct and convictions can influence certification and employment in public safety roles.

At the institutional level the board’s actions highlight the DPSST’s role in maintaining standards for public safety personnel and its use of revocation and lifetime ineligibility as disciplinary tools. Community leaders and county officials face choices about recruitment, retention, and oversight as certifications are enforced and contested. The board’s mix of three-year revocations, lifetime bans, and deferred actions illustrates a range of outcomes depending on case specifics.

Residents should expect official records at DPSST to reflect these decisions and for affected agencies to adjust staffing plans accordingly. The board may schedule further hearings as remaining applicants proceed through the review process, and local officials will likely address staffing and public safety implications in upcoming meetings.