Weekly Update December 24, 2025

As the year comes to a close, I want to take a moment to express my sincere gratitude to each of you and to the agencies you lead across our great state.

Serving as President of the Oregon Association of Chiefs of Police has been an honor, and I am continually inspired by the professionalism, integrity, and commitment you demonstrate every day. This past year has brought its share of challenges, but it has also highlighted the strength of our relationships, the value of collaboration, and the dedication of those who serve our communities with courage and compassion.

I am deeply appreciative of the work being done not only by our chiefs, but by the officers, professional staff, and support teams who make public safety possible. Your leadership matters, and the example you set has a lasting impact on the people and communities we serve.

As we enter the holiday season, I encourage you to take time to rest, reflect, and connect with family, friends, and loved ones. The work we do is demanding, and moments of renewal are essential to sustaining ourselves and one another.

On behalf of the Oregon Association of Chiefs of Police, I wish you and your families a safe, healthy, and peaceful holiday season. I look forward to continuing our work together in the coming year as we strengthen our profession and support one another across Oregon. For those working over the holiday time, please be safe!

~ Marcia

Meet Thursday Afternoon's Presenters:

Choose from one of the following breakout sessions:

Topic: “Upward Leadership and Effective Followership (and how this affects culture in your agency”

Description: This class will teach students about capitalizing on upward leadership opportunities. Discussion will include how to identify these opportunities and how to take advantage of them when they present themselves. Students will also learn about effective followership. Discussion will include learning about the different followership styles and how to help yourself and others become a better follower.

Topic: “The Four Pillars of New Retirement”

Description: This session provides an in-depth look at "The Four Pillars of the New Retirement" (health, family, purpose and finances). Attendees will be empowered to think through their own circumstances, goals and challenges so that they can take action today that impacts their quality of life in retirement.

Topic: “Leading with Confidence: Understanding PERS to Better Support Your Team”

Description: This session equips police chiefs with a clear understanding of the Oregon PERS system, enabling them to guide their personnel with accuracy and confidence. Strengthening leaders’ knowledge of retirement benefits helps support employees’ financial well-being, build trust, and boost morale.