OACP News

Executive Leadership Training Seminar (ELTS Conference)
January 15 - 17, 2020
Registration is now open!


For a General Conference Schedule, click here.
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Law Enforcement Executive Leadership Institute (LEELI) has been rescheduled
Due to presenter conflicts, the LEELI Conference has been rescheduled to March 23 - 27, 2020. If you had previously registered for the December date and are no longer able to attend in March, please let us know and your registration will be refunded. Otherwise, you will be given first priority for the rescheduled March class. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Registration forms for the new dates will be available the first of February for those not already registered and wish to attend.

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OACP College Scholarships
Know someone interested in applying for one of OACP's 5 college scholarships that will be given this year? Spread the word. Click the link below for more information. 
https://www.policechief.org/programs/college-scholarship-program/ 

OACP Membership Applications are available to submit
Applications are due December 31.
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Happy Thanksgiving!

I considered what to convey for this Thanksgiving message which, traditionally, consists of what we are thankful for. We are thankful for our families, our friends, our blessings, and our communities. I considered that one third of our lives is spent working. Arguably, as law enforcement officers I would bet we are at work more than the average person and have more meaningful relationships with our co-workers and staff. Thinking about what I am thankful for, I realized I had never reflected inward towards my department and this would be a great opportunity to do so.

1. I am thankful for the wonderful people I get to work with every day and how much I appreciate their dedication and hard work.
2. I am thankful for the supportive community of Central Point and how we as police officers get to serve our citizens 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and 365 days a year.
3. I am thankful that I chose a career as a Law Enforcement Officer and have been able to meaningfully change peoples' lives.
4. I am thankful that I was fortunate to become a Chief of Police to help shape the Police Department during my tenure here and take care of the officers and staff so they could excel at their jobs.
5. And lastly, I am thankful for being a member of the Oregon Association Chiefs of Police for the past 12 years, the knowledge I have gained from OACP, and the friendships that I have made in this Association.

I don’t have to speculate that you feel the same about why you are thankful for your career, departments, and the people you have met along the way. Have a safe Thanksgiving and remember our Brothers and Sisters in Blue who are keeping the streets safe this Thanksgiving Day.

Chief Kris Allison, OACP President

1191 Capitol St. NE, Salem, OR 97301 |503.315.1411

Oregon News

Myrtle Point Police Department reaps benefits of new body cameras
The World Link
In an effort to increase transparency and prevent confrontational interactions, the Myrtle Point Police Department equipped its patrol officers earlier this year with new state-of-the-art body cameras.
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Harnden selected as new Albany police chief
Albany Democrat-Herald
Marcia Harnden, a captain in patrol and investigations for the Bellevue Police Department in Washington, has been selected as the next chief of the Albany Police Department.
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Part of DCSO work center to serve as emergency warming shelter
KTVZ
Part of the Deschutes County Sheriff's Office work-release center will be used to house up to 48 people as an emergency warming shelter during the winter, the Homeless Leadership Coalition announced Thursday.
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Court bans random questions by officers during traffic stops
KGW
The Oregon Supreme Court in a recent ruling has banned the police practice of officers using a broken taillight or a failure to signal as a justification for scouting a driver’s car for illegal guns or drugs.
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National News

Judge Blocks Scheduled Executions of Federal Death Row Inmates
The New York Times
A federal judge on Wednesday halted the executions of four federal prisoners that were scheduled to begin next month, essentially stymieing the Trump administration’s plan to resume the use of the death penalty.
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Trump signs executive order creating task force on missing and murdered Native Americans
CBS News
President Trump signed an executive order establishing a task force to address the rash of violence against missing and murdered American Indians and Alaska natives, an issue the administration has been focusing on in recent months.
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A Massachusetts police department just became the first in the nation to test a robot dog named Spot
CNN
Using robots in dangerous police situations is common these days, but one police department has been quietly testing a special robot that looks like a dog.
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Police from across U.S. honor El Paso boy who saved mom during Walmart shooting
El Paso Times
As the horror unfolding Aug. 3 in El Paso was broadcast around the world, a police officer in Boston switched over to coverage on Telemundo and was moved by the story of one 9-year-old boy.
Read More 

OACP Weekly Update
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In This Issue... 

1. OACP News
2. Oregon News
3. National News
4. Thanksgiving Messages

We went directly to some of our OACP Members to hear what they are thankful for...

Chief McAlpine
Tigard PD
- The opportunity to serve the Tigard community and lead the fine men and women of the Tigard Police Department. 
- I am thankful for the authentic conversations that I have on a daily basis. 
- I appreciate the level of service, compassion and empathy the men and women of the Tigard Police Department demonstrate day in and day out. 

Chief Steele
Tualatin PD
- Good health.
- An amazing family that always comes first.
- The honor of working for a dedicated staff at the police department. They care about our community and it shows every day.
- A community that supports our staff even in difficult times

Chief Henslee
Klamath Falls PD
- I'm thankful for the love and support of my family
- the life style my wife and I have chosen and the cattle business we have worked so hard to create
- the opportunity to work with the amazing staff at the Klamath Falls Police Department
- the drive and dedication of community members and city staff to make Klamath Falls a great place to live, work and raise families
- every sunrise and sunset over the Klamath Basin.

Chief Smith
Canby PD
Having seen so many difficult situations during my career in law enforcement, this time of year always causes me to pause and give thanks to God for the safety, security and support I have experienced.  My faith in Jesus, my supportive family and the strength of my community are reminders of what has been given to me.  I am thankful for all of these unearned gifts.

Colene Domenech
 Oregon 1
 - I’m thankful for my loving family and their support over my law enforcement career
- Mostly for my husband who has put up with me for over 22 years and still likes me
- My post retirement job that allows me to continue to work with cops and help keep them safe

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