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When the sponsorship is big,

 the recognition should be even bigger!

OACP President and Chief Marcia Harnden launched the 2026 Executive Leadership Training Seminar early this morning, welcoming a full house and setting a strong tone for the week. Matt Dolan followed to kick off the morning program.

Motions, Members, & Mission -

All covered during the January board meeting.

Matt delivered a compelling opening presentation, fully engaging attendees throughout the session and generating immediate interest for a return speaking engagement.

OEDI, joined by representatives from Flock & Axon, kicked off the afternoon by providing a timely training on AI - equipping attendees with a balanced understanding of innovation, risk, and responsible implementation.

 

Active Members:

Captain Adrian Passadore, Cottage Grove PD

Sergeant Blake Bowers, Philomath PD

Sergeant James Thurman, Philomath PD

Chief Jedadiah Wilson, Wilsonville PD                                                                                       

Associate Members:

Lieutenant Kyle Libra, Albany PD                      

Lieutenant Thomas Russell Jr., Bend PD

Lieutenant Aaron Wells, Bend PD

Lieutenant Juli-ann McConkey, Bend PD

Lieutenant Eric Hagan, Bend PD

Sergeant Thomas Fleming, Independence PD

Sergeant Trevor Williamson, Independence PD

Lieutenant Kerry Curtis, Medford PD    

Other Associate Members:

Sergeant Jeffery Perkins, Bend PD

Sergeant Steve Chon, Lake Oswego PD

Sergeant Benjamin Schneider, Lake Oswego PD

Sergeant Ryan Leslie, Lake Oswego PD

Sergeant Vaughn Bechtol, Lake Oswego PD

Sergeant James Euscher, Lake Oswego PD

Sergeant Brandon Clausen, Lake Oswego PD

Sergeant Markum Megale, Lake Oswego PD

Dir. of Public Safety Rhonda Jaasko, Linn-Benton Community College

Sergeant Jason Coates, Sandy PD

 

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