NEW BOARD MEMBERS:
Please congratulate our newest Board members: Chief Rick Stokoe (VP at Large) Chief Mike Krantz (Secretary-Treasurer) Chief Jason Van Meter (District #13 Representative) Retired Chief Terry Wright (Retired Members Representative) The OACP looks forward to their representation and leadership in the coming years.
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2023-24 EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBERS:
(Left to right) Chief Mike Krantz (Bend PD) - Secretary/Treasurer; Chief Marcia Harnden (Albany PD) - 2nd Vice President; Chief Chris Skinner (Eugene PD) - Past President; Chief Matt Scales (McMinnville PD) - OACP President; Chief Mark Daniel (Mt. Angel) - 1st Vice President; Chief Rick Stokoe (Boardman PD) - VP at Large
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AWARD WINNERS:
Congratulations to the following OACP Special award winners (Photos below):
Chief Ken Rueben - President's Award Chief Matt Workman - Paul Nagy Award Chief Jim Ferraris (Ret.) - Karlyn Campbell Award
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Incoming President Chief Matt Scales presents Chief Chris Skinner with his 2022-2023 Presidents Award and Presidents Badge.
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Chief Mathew Workman, Warrenton PD - Paul Nagy Award Winner. Standing with Matt is Awards Co-Chair Rick Stokoe and OACP President Chris Skinner.
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Chief Jim Ferraris, Woodburn PD (Ret.) - Karlyn Campbell Award Winner. Standing with Jim is OACP Executive Director Kevin Campbell and OACP President Chris Skinner
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Chief Ken Rueben, Philomath PD - President's Award Winner. OACP President Chris Skinner presents Ken with the award.
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A BIG thank you to the following:
Vendor Ambassadors: Dave Rash, Mitch Hicks, Henry Reimann, Jim DeSully, Ryan Eaton, Ken Rueben, Don Ballou, Gary Bell, John Schmerber
Presenter Hosts: Dave Rash, Mitch Hicks, Henry Reimann, Marcia Harnden, Ryan Eaton
And a special SHOUT OUT to Retired Chief Terry Wright (and now District 17 Representative) for his tireless help throughout the conference wherever it was needed!
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Conference Evaluation Form
If you attended the conference and have not already completed the evaluation form, please take a moment to give us your feedback.
Your responses help make our training relevant and engaging. Thank you in advance for your time.
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2023-24 Committee Sign Ups
The OACP has nine “standing committees” and one “special committee” and each have immense importance to the OACP. The committees are vital for the OACP to continue to function efficiently and are a wonderful example that we are a member-run association. Click on the button below to sign up.
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GLOCK Raffle Proceeds
The GLOCK Raffle at the Annual Conference was a hit! Congratulations to Chief Marcia Harnden who won the sought-after GLOCK. We raised more than expected - $1,720! Proceeds from the raffle will go toward Special Olympics Oregon and College Scholarships.
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Reedsport Police Department
Police Sergeant Salary: $59,171.40 – $79,743 annually Filing Deadline: May 2, 2023
Click here for a job brochure. Click here to apply.
Placing an advertisement with the OACP is a great way to expand the market reach of your personnel search. Click here for more information.
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OACP Weekly Update
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