OACP News

A HUGE shout out to Chief Don Taylor (Turner PD) and all who participated in this past weekend's Online Auction. Chief Taylor secured auction items from numerous businesses, organized the association's first ever online event, communicated clearly how this auction would unfold, monitored all the bidding, and will be making sure all the items get to the highest bidder. Chief Taylor was a one man show and we can't thank him enough for his good work on behalf of the association. Almost seven thousand dollars was raised for OACP's programs (college scholarships, Special Olympics, and Parent Aid). Thank you to all of you who purchased items and supported Chief Taylor in his efforts to ensure the success of the auction. To view a list of companies that donated click here.

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. They'll be considering creative ways to meet the education and training needs of the association.

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

Local artist, kids add holiday spirit to Carlton police building
News-Register
Olivia Zmuda and Kadence Maplethorpe spent part of their Thanksgiving weekend painting blue uniforms on the windows of the Carlton Police Department.
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Umatilla County law enforcement to crack down on intoxicated drivers during holiday season
East Oregonian
The Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office has announced that it will be increasing the number of deputies on patrol this holiday season in an effort to crack down on and discourage drunk drivers, according to a press release Monday, Dec. 7.
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Occupation outside N. Portland house continues into Wednesday; no police presence at scene
Oregonlive
Uncertainty remains early Wednesday outside a North Portland home where demonstrators have gathered behind makeshift barricades to prevent the removal of a Black and Indigenous family that owned the home for decades but lost it in foreclosure two years ago. 
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National News

House votes to decriminalize marijuana at federal level
AP
The Democratic-controlled House on Friday approved a bill to decriminalize and tax marijuana at the federal level, reversing what supporters call a failed policy of criminalizing pot use and taking steps to address racial disparities in enforcement of federal drug laws.
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Police officer adopts little girl he comforted while on duty
Good Morning America
This summer, Brian Zach, lieutenant of the Kingman Police Department and his wife Cierra, officially became parents to 4-year-old Kaila.
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Supreme Court wrestles with non-unanimous juries case
East Oregonian
The Supreme Court on Wednesday, Dec. 2, struggled with whether to require new trials for potentially thousands of prisoners who were convicted by non-unanimous juries before the court barred the practice earlier this year.
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