OACP News

  
OACP Executive Director, Kevin Campbell, along with wife Marie, had the privilege of attending Chief Jerry Moore's retirement event. Wording on the certificate said, "In recognition of your remarkable law enforcement career that spanned over four decades and for the legacy of integrity and leadership you leave to those who will walk in your footsteps."

Unfortunately because of COVID restrictions, the Executive Board had to make the difficult decision to cancel OACP’s Executive Leadership Training Seminar (ELTS). The Education and Training committee will be meeting mid December to discuss options for training in the new year. 

ADAPT is excited to offer two webinars in December to support HIDTA prevention efforts.

Community Engagement for HIDTA Prevention
December 8, 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. EST
Click here for more information and to register.

HIDTA Prevention Roundtable
December 16, 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. EST
Click here for more information and to register.

Wondering about renewing your OACP Membership Dues?
An invoice will automatically be sent to all members at the beginning of the year. In the meantime, no need to do anything.

If you're encouraging a college student to apply for OACP's College Scholarships, make sure to have them apply by December 31, 2020. Click here for more information.

Oregon News

Departing Salem Police Chief Jerry Moore reflects on 44 years in law enforcement
Statesman Journal
On Nov. 30, after 44 years in law enforcement and 15 leading the Salem Police Department, Chief Jerry Moore will pack up his office at the new police station in north downtown and clock out as chief for the last time. 
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When does Oregon’s drug decriminalization law take effect? What happens then?
Oregonlive
Oregon’s new law decriminalizing the possession of small amounts of street drugs takes effect Feb. 1, 2021. That’s also the date when the Oregon Health Authority is required to have appointed members for the oversight and accountability council that will evaluate which substance abuse programs statewide will get funding.
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21 counties will be under new Oregon COVID restrictions when freeze ends
Statesman Journal
Twenty-one Oregon counties will continue to be under strict restrictions when a two-week “freeze,” meant to stem the spread of COVID-19, expires Dec. 3.
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Gov. Kate Brown proposes closing 3 minimum-security prisons for $44 million savings a year
The Oregonian
On Tuesday, Gov. Kate Brown signaled a historic shift: She wants to shutter three prisons, a plan that state budget analysts say will save nearly $44 million a year and eliminate $5.8 million in deferred maintenance costs.
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National News

Police departments in Minnesota face a flood of retirees and it's a tough sell to new recruits
Star Tribune
Duluth Police Chief Mike Tusken expects to replace more than one-fifth of his 158 officers in the next three years due to retirements alone, a prospect that already has him worried about the department’s future staffing.
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Local police hope new technology will help solve violent crimes
myhorrynews.com
The Myrtle Beach Police Department plans to use a $700,000 grant from the Department of Justice for a tool aimed at helping police connect shootings and identify perpetrators.
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Lawmakers, Activists Set Ambitious Agenda for Police Reform
AP
The bills being drafted for the session beginning in January represent a broad overhaul of policing and police accountability in Washington.
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