FEATURED PROGRAMS
The mission of the Oregon Association Chiefs of Police is to serve as the “professional voice” of law enforcement in Oregon. Toward our objective, we are pleased to offer a wide range of programs designed to benefit police leaders, their agencies, and the communities they serve.
Accreditation
The Northwest Accreditation Alliance exists to improve the quality of law enforcement agencies in the State of Oregon and ultimately the quality of services provided to the citizens of the state.
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Physical Abilities Test
The OACP purchased and deployed ten ORPAT systems in police agencies strategically located throughout the state in order to make the Oregon Physical Abilities Test accessible to all Oregon police agencies.
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College Scholarship Program
The OACP is committed to promoting professionalism and values the presence and contributions of educated men and women in Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice. To further this commitment, the OACP provides competitive college scholarships for qualifying students.
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Please click on the links below to apply. Do not apply via Facebook.![]()
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School Resource Officer, Lateral Certified![]()
$69,596.80 - $88,857.60 Annually![]()
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Placing an advertisement with the OACP is a great way to expand the market reach of your personnel search. Click here for more information: www.policechief.org/job-boa
Although Safe Schools Week is scheduled for the end of October, we wanted to share a reminder a bit earlier knowing the new school year just started, the recent tragic events in Georgia, and our deep appreciation for Law Enforcement and the SROs that protect children throughout the state. #safeschools #safeoregon #SpeakUp
The OACP summer series has come to a close with our final spotlight. We asked Executive Board member Chief Daniel to pause in the midst of his busy day - allowing us to ask a few questions that give us a glimpse into his past, and to glean insight into who (or what) has influenced his leadership. Let's get to know our Current President, Mark Daniel of Mt. Angel Police Department![]()
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1. What is a piece of advice you wish you could have told your younger self?![]()
There is plenty of time to become a police officer! Find a way to go away to college, and experience things away from home. You don’t have to eat, sleep and breathe law enforcement to have that career a little later in life. Grow up some and mature. You will be able to make better decisions about life and your career with a little more life experience!![]()
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2. Is there a particular person, movie, book, or experience that has influenced you?![]()
I have been influenced by many people over the course of my life. Like most people, my parents are the most influential for sure. Both my mother and my father can be credited with giving me the things I needed to succeed in life like the ability to communicate, listen, cook, and work. After their separation and divorce, I was probably influenced the most by a deputy from the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Department. This deputy taught me a lot! He also taught me how to have fun - doing things I liked to do. He showed me that it’s ok to prioritize what you like and to not always worry about everyone else. He also taught me about ethics and telling the truth; reminding me that as long as you keep your word, tell the truth, and do the right thing, there aren't many bad things that can happen to you, especially if you are doing your best in all you do. ![]()
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3. If given a free afternoon (or evening) how would you spend it?![]()
I like to spend time taking care of things that I can’t otherwise take care of. Also, I enjoy spending time on the road, just taking a drive in (or on) one of my “toys”. Out on the road I feel connected to greater things and can think clearly. Making the occasional stop to visit with someone new or taking pictures have also been enjoyable activities on those rare free days. ![]()
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4. What was an activity you enjoyed when you were 10-ish?![]()
When I was 10, one of the things that I loved to do was to go prospecting with my grandfather. My grandfather was an amazing man, of few words. He and I would go camping in his 1965 Ford pick-up truck, with a home-made canopy. He would have me digging sand/rocks/and dirt, and then pouring it into a sluice box. Once the black sand was left, he would use a gold pan to find that ever precious metal. I will say it was fun finding chunks of gold, the best part of that whole experience was the huckleberry pancakes and bacon in the morning. Only a few experiences since have come close to the joy those times brought me when I was 10.![]()
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5. Tell your fellow association members something they might not know about you.![]()
I am an open book, what you see is what you get. Two things that I really like to do now, when I am not at work is to volunteer for the St. Paul Fire Department. I am currently a Captain and an EMT. I take a week off every year to work the St. Paul Rodeo and am a Rodeo Medic. The second thing has been to feed my love of “LOUD” music by being a DJ. I have DJ ’d about150 weddings in the last 23 years, playing at events and parties all over the state.
The Oregon Association Chiefs of Police was founded in 1953 with the intended purpose of enhancing the professionalism of Law Enforcement in Oregon. The founding Chiefs envisioned creating an association that would promote training and information sharing to facilitate the professional growth of Chiefs of Police, command staff, supervisors, line officers and support personnel. The Oregon Association Chiefs of Police rapidly became a leader both on the state and national level in the effort to enhance the profession.