President's Welcome Message

Welcome to the Oregon Association Chiefs of Police website. It is our hope this website will provide valuable information to guests and members regarding the association. It is constantly being updated. Any suggestions for improvement can be made to any member of the association.

The membership includes police administrators from most city police departments in Oregon, Tribal Agencies, Special Districts, Railroad Police, and representatives from the sheriffs and state police.

One of the goals of the association is to increase professionalism in police departments throughout the state. It is a goal that must be worked on continually.

The coming year will be difficult given one of the worse economic forecasts in years. Most of us will be expected to provide the same services with fewer resources. Police administrators throughout the state will have to learn to work together more than we have in the past. As always we will continue to learn from others.

At our annual conference in Eugene on April 8, 2009 I was elected president of the association for the upcoming year. I will try to live up to the expectations of the members to help guide the association through the upcoming year. However, knowing the make up of the membership, I know I won't be without help.

I am looking forward to the challenges of the upcoming year. I am also looking forward to any and all comments and suggestions.

Respectfully,

Jay B. Waterbury
Chief of Police, City of The Dalles Police Department
President, Oregon Association of Chiefs of Police