DPSST’s overall mission is guided by this board and five discipline-specific public safety policy committees. Membership of the board is outlined in statute and provides a comprehensive representation of the constituent base.

The board and committees  set standards for employment, training and certification or licensure of public safety professionals, fire service professionals, private security professionals, private investigators and polygraph examiners. Quarterly board and committee meetings review standards and curriculum, administrative rule changes, requests for waivers of the standards and cases addressing the denial or revocation of certification or licensure. The board and committees assist DPSST to set  agency goals for the future through guidance and input regarding policy direction and strategic planning.​