Oregon Knowledge Bank

07/08/2025

Check out this new report from our staff!

Just released!

Based on a 2023 statewide survey of Oregon officers, the Choosing to Serve report begins to pull back the curtain on what brings officers to a career in policing and what makes them consider leaving. The full report and executive summary are now available here! https://www.oregon.gov/dpsst/CPE/Pages/resources.aspx

01/29/2025

ICYMI, the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) released the results of their police recruitment and retention survey in November. It is worth a look!

https://www.theiacp.org/sites/default/files/2024-11/IACP_Recruitment_Report_Survey.pdf

01/24/2024

Check out this Oregon Criminal Justice Data Snapshot put together by the Council of State Governments (CSG) Justice Center. The CSG Justice Center is a national, non-partisan organization that increases public safety through research-driven strategies and policy. This particular report offers key data points across the criminal justice system in Oregon and compares it to national trends.

https://justicereinvestmentinitiative.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Oregon-Criminal-Justice-Data-Snapshot_accessible.pdf

01/23/2024

The Choosing to Serve survey for Oregon current and former police officers is still open! The response so far as been AMAZING and we are always looking for more participants! We are especially looking for more women officers and former officers. Please share!

DPSST Research is seeking insight on what matters to Oregon law enforcement officers, and what has the potential to draw them to – and keep them in – a policing career. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2023_CTS_survey

Why are officers entering the field? Why is lateral movement so common? Why are officers leaving the profession before qualifying for retirement?

To answer these questions, DPSST has launched a statewide survey for current and former Oregon police officers of all ranks. This anonymous, research-based survey should only take a few minutes to complete, and it will be open until Jan. 30.

Here’s the link again: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2023_CTS_survey

08/22/2023

Looking for something fun to do with the family?! The Oregon State Fair returns this Friday, 8/25/23 through Monday, 9/4/23! See more information below.

https://oregonstatefair.org/about/admission-dates-hours/

08/15/2023

We have added another article to the Oregon Knowledge Bank! Check out this program with the City of Corvallis Police Department: https://okb.oregon.gov/Pages/targeting_alcohol_use_and_abuse.aspx

08/08/2023

New Post Alert:

We recently added a new post to our Oregon Knowledge Bank. Check out this program by Chief O’Meara and the Ashland Oregon Police Department.

Ashland Peace Officer Decals: https://okb.oregon.gov/Pages/ashland_peace_officer_decals.aspx

08/02/2023

Sending well wishes to Deputy Dozé and the Washington County Sheriff's Office. Stay strong. Our hearts are with you.

Media Release Update: Release of Names of Involved Deputies

The Washington County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) deputy injured in a shooting in Tualatin on July 26, 2023, is Civil Deputy Charles Dozé, a 10-year veteran of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office. Deputy Dozé sustained several life-threatening gunshot wounds and is still at a local hospital in serious, but stable condition. Deputy Dozé shared that he is working hard to recover from those serious injuries.

The Washington County Major Crimes Team and the Washington County District Attorney’s Office lead the ongoing investigation into the shooting.

Per standard procedure, the following individuals from WCSO involved in the shooting have been placed on administrative leave.

Civil Deputy Samantha Burkhead – 9 years with the Sheriff's Office
Deputy Chris Schroeder – 15 years with the Sheriff's Office
Deputy Cory Hoffman – 27 years with the Sheriff's Office

Civil Deputies provide numerous services to the public, including serving legal orders and paperwork from Federal, State, and Municipal Courts; enforcing court orders; preparing reports and appearing as court witnesses; towing and disposition of abandoned vehicles; enforcing Washington County Codes and Ordinances; managing and conducting ex*****on process for real and personal property and auctioning seized property.

As fully trained and sworn deputies, they are uniformed, badged, and drive the same WCSO vehicles as regular patrol deputies. Although many civil deputies are certified by the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST), that certification is not required.

The Washington County Sheriff’s Office Civil Unit operates with five civil deputies and one patrol deputy assigned to the civil unit.

The Washington County Sheriff’s Office extends its gratitude to our partner agencies, including the Tualatin Police, Tigard Police, Sherwood Police, King City Police, Beaverton Police, Hillsboro Police, Cornelius Police, North Plains Police, Portland Police, Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office, Oregon State Police, Washington County Consolidated Communications Agency, Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue, Metro West Ambulance, Life Flight Network, Oregon Department of Transportation, City of Tualatin Public Works, and the amazing medical professionals at Legacy Emanuel.

Finally, the Washington County Sheriff's Office continues to be overwhelmed by the outpouring of love and support from across the State, but especially from our own community. No words can express our gratitude for the acts of kindness, warm wishes, and support we have received for Deputy Dozé and the rest of our WCSO family.

We have received numerous inquiries from community members and the public on how to donate money to help Deputy Dozé and his family. The Washington County Police Officer Association (WCPOA) has set up the only approved GoFundMe donation account for Deputy Dozé. The link for the GoFundMe is below.

https://gofund.me/68545617

Additional donations, other than through GoFundMe, can be made through any US Bank location starting August 1. Provide customer service with Deputy Dozé’s name and that you are donating to his charity account.

Full Media Release: https://www.washingtoncountyor.gov/sheriff/news/2023/07/28/update-release-names-involved-deputies

07/26/2023

Are you ready for National Night Out on August 1st? What is National Night Out? National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live.

For more information, please visit: National Night Out (natw.org)

07/12/2023

The sun is shining, and summertime is here! Stay safe on the roads this summer.
Wear your seat belts every trip, every time.
Remember that all children under age 13 should always ride correctly buckled in the back seat of the car.
Make sure car seats and booster seats are correctly installed and that any children riding with you are in the right seat for their ages and sizes.

07/07/2023

Do you know the warning signs of elder abuse?
Victims of elder abuse may be slow to recognize and report the abuse. Too often, victims suffer in silence. For that reason, it is important to recognize the following warning signs.
• Any unexplained injury, or an injury that doesn’t fit with the given explanation.
• Situations where the elder is not given the opportunity to speak for herself or himself without the presence of the caregiver.
• Elders who become extremely withdrawn, non-communicative or non-responsive.
• Unusual depression.
• Frequent arguments between the caregiver and elderly person.
• Sudden changes in financial situations.
• Unpaid bills, overdue rent, utility shut-off notices.

Possible elder abuse should be reported through Oregon’s toll-free hotline: 1-855-503-SAFE (7233).

07/01/2023

If not used properly, fireworks could land you in the emergency department. Children under 15 make up 36% of estimated firework related injuries.