President's Welcome Message

Welcome to the OACP website. The Oregon Association Chiefs of Police was founded in 1953 by a small group of Oregon police chiefs who wanted to work together to improve communication and training for all of the Oregon law enforcement community.

The OACP has evolved into the most diverse non-profit consortium of managers in the State of Oregon that encourages the adherence of all police officers to the highest professional standards of conduct and performance. The OACP's membership includes 511 active, associate, honorary, life and retired members representing cities, special districts, state, railroad, tribal and federal law enforcement entities serving within Oregon.

OACP's activities are derived from issues of legislature, training, labor, leadership, and professional standards. Active committees that cover these and other topical areas work towards the betterment of the organization and the well-being of Oregon citizens. OACP Members are also assigned to a number of Governor appointed committees; members also have the opportunity to sit on advisory boards for various state agencies.

Currently, the Association and its membership are involved with the Legislative session, which, in and of itself, is a fairly daunting task considering the unprecedented deficit the State of Oregon is facing. OACP members provide testimony in front of Legislative committees in areas dealing with criminal law, and law enforcement procedures. Most importantly, the Association continues to prioritize the enhancement of safety in and around Oregon communities.

In addition, with OACP's IRS 501(c)3, non-profit organization designation, the OACP is committed to community action and scholarship management. The OACP typically donates several thousand dollars annually to the students and cities that cannot afford to send their respective police administrators to training, and donates to the Oregon Special Olympics, other non-profit organizations, and colleges.

The Association continues to engage in ongoing self-assessment exercises in order to ensure that our actions, the services we provide, and our internal accountability are contemporary and appropriate. We continue to maintain a strong organization that benefits all Oregonians.

Please take the opportunity to survey our website. It is a treasure trove of information dealing with Oregon law enforcement.

Should you have any comments, concerns, or ideas, please feel free to contact me at m.miranda@newportpolice.net

Sincerely,

Mark J. Miranda
Chief of Police, Newport Police Department
President, Oregon Association of Chiefs of Police