Mylan Masson of Savage is one of five people appointed by Gov. Tim Pawlenty to the Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST Board). 

Masson was reappointed to her term, along with Ramona L. Dohman, Brent Richter, and Michael Young. Also, John Wuorinen was appointed to his first term.  All five are appointed to four-year terms that expire on Jan. 2, 2012.

Masson, of Savage, is the director of the Center for Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement in St. Paul, a position she has held since 2006. She was the Center’s assistant director from 1994 to 2006, and had also previously been a faculty member.

Masson also held positions as a training officer and patrol officer with the Minneapolis Park Police from 1989 to 2003. Masson earned her law enforcement certification from Mankato State University, holds a master’s degree in education from the University of Minnesota, and has a bachelor of arts degree in education from the College of St. Catherine. She is president of the Minnesota Association of Women Police, and a member of the International Association of Women Police, Fraternal Order of Police, Park Law Enforcement Association, Law Enforcement Opportunities, and National Organization for Black Law Enforcement.

Masson, who has been a member of the POST Board since 2004, is reappointed as a representative of former peace officers currently employed in a peace officer education program.The Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training establishes minimum qualifications and standards of conduct and regulates professional peace officer education and continuing education programs. The board consists of 15 members, including 14 appointed by the Governor.