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College Scholarship Program
The OACP demonstrates its commitment to professionalism in law enforcement and criminal justice by awarding competitive college scholarships to qualifying students pursuing careers in these fields.
Scholarship applications need to be submitted by December 31.
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Meet Ret. Chief David Doll;
The first Presenters on OACP's Fall Conference Roster
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Why wait until the skies are crowded? Register now for the Fall Leadership Conference and reserve your spot before we lift off!
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Presentation Topic: Reignite Your Leadership
Presentation Overview: Presenter David Doll will harness the “after-lunch energy” in an interactive session that defines leadership, highlights the qualities of effective leaders, & guides participants in assessing their own leadership styles across the full spectrum of approaches.
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While registration isn’t open just yet, now’s the perfect time to lock in your spot at the Sunriver Resort.
Lodging Reservation Deadline: Sunday, October 5, 2025 - After that date, any unused rooms will be released and no longer reserved for our group.
Call: 855-420-8206 (Make sure to mention you’re part of the "OACP 2025 Conference" to snag our special group rate)
Prefer to click instead of call? Use our OACP 2025 Online Reservation Link and you’ll automatically get the group rate.
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- "WaCo CIT Training" | Hillsboro, OR | Sept. 15-19 2025
- "Women in Command" | Port of Portland Headquarters | August 25-26, 2025
- "Responders in Faith" | Wilsonville, OR | Nov. 14-15 2025
Visit the OACP Training Center for more information on these classes and others currently offered across the state.
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Zane Odem, Milwaukie PD, has some help making sure crowds aren't speeding through.
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Chief Edmiston, Hermiston PD (Back Right) and the team getting ready for NNO festivities.
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Chief Martinez, Carlton PD, Celebrating NNO with a traditional crowd favorite - Strumming with the Chief.
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OACP President & Albany Chief Harnden partners with Kindness911 to ensure contributors to NNO are recognized.
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Chief Coley, Cornelius PD, knows a sharp-looking ride can spark the dreams of a future officer in the making.
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Chief McDonald, Tigard PD, out gathering some smiles while sharing some Tigard PD stickers.
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Chief Shurtz, Milton-Freewater PD, introduced Chief Candis Bailey who was "Chief for a Day" during the National Night Out events.
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Chief Rash & the Rogue River PD team lined the table with goodies for those who joined the National Night out celebrations in southern Oregon.
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Interim Chief Cooper, Ontario PD and community partners had a great gathering at the local college campus.
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North Bend police's K9 program gets boost from community support
KEZI
The North Bend Police Department has made significant progress in reviving its K9 program with the completion of a new kennel, thanks to contributions from local businesses."This kennel represents more than just a structure — it’s the foundation for our future K9 officer’s home," said North Bend Police Chief Cal Mitts.
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Ashland police chief seeks tougher exclusion rules
Ashland News
Ashland Police Chief Tighe O’Meara asked the City Council Monday night to allow officers greater flexibility to expel individuals responsible for “negative behavior” from business areas.“We’re trying to give the officers a tool to best react to those unlawful behaviors,” O’Meara said.
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Redmond Police Department gets new safety facility
Central Oregon Daily
The new safety facility in Redmond is open, and they offered tours to the public of the new building. The facility was built on time and was more than $2 million under budget. The Chief of Police at the station said it was all because of teamwork.
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White House signals increase in federal law enforcement in D.C., after Trump threatens federal takeover
The Guardian
Trump said he was taking “a historic action to rescue our nation’s capital from crime, bloodshed, bedlam, and squalor and worse. This is liberation day in DC and we’re going to take our capital back.”
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Can merging police, fire and EMS into one department solve staffing and budget woes?
Police 1
This is a foreign concept in some states, but others (such as Michigan) are amid a public safety department proliferation of sorts. Read More>>
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Why values-based police leaders are often passed over — and how to change that
Police 1
Many mission-driven officers committed to service, reform and integrity find themselves sidelined — not for lack of talent, but for refusing to play politics
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