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EXECUTIVE RESOURCES PROGRAMS:
1. Interim Executive Leadership Assistance Program (Linebacker):Provides interim Police Dept. leadership to cities during periods when a vacancy has occurred in the office of the Chief of Police.
For more more information on the Linebacker program click here.
2. Agency Review Program (ARP):Provides management consulting and technical assistance to member chiefs of police and to departments whose Chief is a member of OACP. ARP provides a service for departments, in coordination with their Police Chief, to receive a professional review of police operations and management systems, utilizing recognized law enforcement best practices standards.
For more more information on the Agency Review program click here.
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Donation to Special Olympics Oregon
OACP members have always been committed to the good work of SOOR, whether it's participating in the polar plunge and the law enforcement torch run, or cheering on and celebrating Special Olympic athletes' victories on the field and court. This is why we are pleased to announce that the OACP Board recently made the decision to donate $4500 for the ongoing work of SOOR. Thank you to all our members who understand the value of this important outreach, and choose to get behind their efforts.
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TRAINING CORNER
Each week we'll be looking back at past training and featuring a presentation that can be accessed on our training platform. Consider watching one of the highlighted videos (or having someone at your agency do so) for additional training credit.
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Violent Extremism in America:
Understanding the Threat
Presented by Sara Winegar Budge
In January 2023, the ELTS Conference in Seaside included a presentation by Sara Winegar Budge entitled Violent Extremism in America: Understanding the Threat. Violent extremism represents an ongoing and growing threat to law enforcement professionals. This presentation provides an overview of contemporary violent extremist movements, their targets and tactics, and the range of threats posed to law enforcement and the communities they serve.
To view this 4 credit-hour presentation, log into the Members Only area and click on Training in the upper blue ribbon. You will find this video in the "F6 | General/Other" package.
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Placing an advertisement with the OACP is a great way to expand the market reach of your personnel search. Click here for more information.
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Reedsport Police Department
Police Lieutenant
Salary: $62,899—$79,718.44 annually
Filing deadline: August 3, 2023
Click here for a brochure.
Click here for more information and to apply.
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Federal judge makes changes to Oregon State Hospital rules
The Lund Report
Lack of capacity at the state’s premier psychiatric facility continues to put the state in violation of a federal order, but a judge’s changes may help.
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Distributor buy-in needed for Oregon's plan to expand Narcan access
KGW8
State lawmakers overwhelmingly passed HB 2395, a multi-faceted response to Oregon's fentanyl crisis. But how will the state entice more places to stock Narcan?
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New Oregon data shows increase in drug overdose deaths, Fentanyl could be the cause
Statesman Journal
The Oregon Health Authority’s new overdose prevention data dashboard shows an increase in drug overdose deaths from 2020 to 2021, with the highest rate of deaths being amongst Oregon’s Black and African American communities.
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Baltimore Police propose using drones for SWAT operations, crime scene evidence
The Baltimore Banner
The Baltimore Police Department is preparing to solicit community feedback on a new policy that would allow it to operate small unmanned aircraft, or drones, for aerial surveillance during SWAT missions and to help collect evidence at crime scenes.
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Several Walmart stores hit by credit card skimmers: What to look for
The Hill
Skimming devices have been installed by suspected scammers in at least five New York Walmart stores over the last week, local police departments confirmed to Nexstar’s WSYR.
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Police line-of-duty deaths drop 66% with fewer shootings, crashes, new report says
Fox News
Police deaths in the line of duty have plummeted 66% in the first half of 2023 compared to last year, according to a report from the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund.
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OACP Weekly Update
Send feedback by contacting the OACP Office at 503.315.1411 or by visiting the website: www.policechief.org
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