OACP News

The OACP congratulates Chief Terry Wright (Tillamook PD) on his retirement. As an OACP Life Member, Chief Wright has received many awards in recognition of his service and dedication, including prestigious OACP recognitions - Special Service Award, Max Patterson Award, and multiple President's Awards. Chief Wright served almost 25 years as a chief in Oregon and over 40 years in law enforcement.  We appreciate his commitment to the OACP and law enforcement and wish him great success and happiness in the future! 

Nominate a Peer for an
OACP Award

The Annual Conference is fast approaching and with it comes an opportunity to recognize fellow members by nominating them for an award. Although OACP's budget may not allow for traditional award plaques, we still want to acknowledge and celebrate the accomplishments of OACP members in some meaningful way. Take a moment to read through the descriptions and consider which of your peers you may want to nominate.

Click here for descriptions of all the awards and their criteria, and to download a copy of the OACP Award Nomination form.

All award nominations are due by April 12, 2021. 

Oregon News

In bipartisan effort, Oregon House committee passes package of police reform bills
Oregonlive
Oregon legislators passed 10 police accountability bills through the House Judiciary Committee on Tuesday, marking a major bipartisan step toward law enforcement reform.
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Gun storage requirement heads for vote in Oregon House
Portland Tribune
House Bill 2510, approved Tuesday, March 30, by the House Health Care Committee, would require the storage of firearms with trigger or cable locks, in a locked container or in a gun room.
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‘Blue Ribbon Campaign’ honors Child Abuse Prevention Month
KTVZ
Kids Intervention and Diagnostic Service Center (KIDS Center) and MountainStar Family Relief Nursery kick off National Child Abuse Prevention Month on Thursday with their Blue Ribbon Campaign.
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National News

Colorado House passes first gun bill of the session, requiring lost or stolen guns to be reported within five days
Denver Post
A bill requiring gun owners to report lost or stolen firearms to authorities within a five-day window passed the Colorado House on Monday.
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Iowa governor signs bill allowing permitless purchase, carry of handguns
The Hill
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds (R) on Friday signed a bill that allows people to purchase and carry handguns in the state without a permit.
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Turning off AC ends California airport standoff
AP
Oakland International Airport was closed for nearly four hours Tuesday after a knife-wielding man threatened to harm himself but police managed to safely end the situation by turning up the heat, authorities said.
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