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OACP News
 Hello Everyone:
I hope this message finds everyone well. It is hard to believe that we are into August. I am not sure where the summer has gone. Before we know it, we will be at year’s end and into 2021.
So far, 2020 continues to be challenging for our profession on many fronts.
COVID remains prevalent with little relief in sight. Masks, no in-person schools, remote workforces, limits on gatherings, etc., all seem to be the norm. At times, it seems we are living in an episode of the “Twilight Zone.”
Our law enforcement officers across the state continue to do their jobs with professionalism and dedication while working under a cloud of scrutiny and adversity. Civil unrest continues across our country and in some areas of our state, particularly in Portland. It is unheard of for law enforcement to endure 70+ days of protests, unlawful assembly and rioting. My heart goes out to Chief Lovell and Superintendent Hampton, their leadership teams and most importantly to the men and women from PPB and OSP on the ground in Portland. Their tolerance and professionalism in the face of adversity and politicizing has been incredible.
Many OACP members have been working hard to address legislative challenges over the past couple of months. We managed to have some influence on criminal justice-related bills in June’s 1st Special Session that are now law. The 2nd Special Session began and concluded Monday. Most police-related bills are held off until later this year, should there be an additional special session, or until 2021 for the next long session. We are hopeful some proposed bills will involve workgroups with OACP and OSSA participation.
Read More on Jim's update with recent legislative issues, the results of a Membership project, the fall conference, OAA, and OACP's budget.
2020 Fall Conference Update
The Fall Conference, in its traditional form, has been cancelled due to the closure of DPSST. Click here to review DPSST Health & Safety Protocols document. Although we cannot meet in person as we have in the past, the Conference Committee is exploring some other options for fee-based, menu-oriented “online” training for our members. Stay tuned.
We'll be reaching out in the days ahead to members who had registered for the Annual conference and then asked to have registration money transferred to the Fall conference fee.
The OACP would like to thank Georgia-Pacific for their $500 donation to the OACP. We appreciate their support.
Click here to view their website.
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