Very interesting points. To my knowledge there are no training requirments or standardization for CSO's in Oregon. It appears the job description and any training is left to the Chief and how liable he wants to be. I suspect there isn't a large out pouring of support from other CSO's because many are using the position as a stepping stone to being a sworn officer and not in it for the long haul. Most of the officer's in my department are great, but I sometimes get the feeling I'm looked on as the ******* step child. Certification might bring us up a little in society.