OACP News

Congratulations to Chief Darrell Tallan (Monmouth PD) on his retirement on April 30. Chief Tallan retires after serving 32 years in law enforcement, including almost 20 years as Chief of Police. He is a Life Member with the OACP having joined in 2001. The OACP appreciates his contribution as a District 5 Rep, board member, and member of various committees and wishes him rest and relaxation in the days ahead.

The OACP appreciates Martha Brooks with Fight Crime: Invest in Kids for their faithful partnership over the years. At a time when budget challenges are not allowing the association to cover the costs of awards, Martha has stepped up and asked if her organization could cover some of these expenses. 

Fight Crime, founded in 1996, is a national anti-crime bi-partisan organization made up of police chiefs, sheriffs and District Attorneys – more than 5,000 nationally – 120 of whom are from here in Oregon – who focus on programs that get kids started on the right path in life, keep them safe, and steer them away from crime. Their primary focus is to work with their members and elected officials to obtain the resources for quality early childhood care & education, after school & out-of-school programs, and child abuse & neglect programs such as home visiting. To become a member contact Oregon State Director - Martha Brooks [email protected] 
503-577-4715
Click here for more information.

The OACP is saddened to report that former OACP Member and recently retired Albany PD Captain Alan Lynn has been diagnosed with Leukemia. The Albany Police Department has been supporting Alan and his family in practical ways and would like the public to know that a GoFundMe account has been set up on Alan's behalf. If anyone would like to contribute to this fund - click here.

Oregon News

Senate rejects requirement for headlight use on highways
KOIN6
The Oregon Senate, in a rare rejection on Thursday, April 8, voted down a requirement for drivers to have their car headlights on when they are on a highway.
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Measure 11 reform bill stays alive in Oregon Legislature but committee formed to discuss revisions
The Oregonian
A bill that would do away with mandatory minimum sentences for all crimes except murder in Oregon remains alive in the Legislature but is likely to undergo revisions that could include winnowing the list of applicable crimes.
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FBI-led task force will help fight Portland gun violence; 20 Portland officers to be federally deputized
Oregonlive
A new FBI-led task force will work with Portland police to build cases against people responsible for the dire rise in shootings in and around the city.
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National News

This week is National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week and the OACP would like to take this opportunity to recognize all the telecommunications personnel in the public safety community for their hard work, dedication, and service to the public. You are appreciated!

U.S. Justice Department backs extending ban on fentanyl copycats
Reuters
The U.S. Justice Department has signaled support for legislation to extend by seven months a ban on illegal copycat versions of fentanyl, the powerful synthetic painkiller that has helped fuel the nation’s opioid epidemic.
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Do smart doorbells help keep your home safer or make it a bigger TARGET for burglars? Security experts have their say...
Daily Mail
Smart doorbells are one of the most popular smart home technology items currently available, with popular brands including Nest and Ring.
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