2024 ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Pendleton Convention Center
Pendleton, OR
April 16 - 19
REGISTER BEFORE PRICES INCREASE ON MARCH 25!
Please note, if you are registered for this conference, make sure to reserve a room at one of the hotels where the OACP has reserved room blocks. See below for Lodging Options. Do so now before rooms are released to the public.
Wondering who's registered? Click here for a current roster.
PRICING:
OACP Member: $340
Non-Member: $360
Prices will increase by $20 on March 25.
Cancellation Policy: If a refund is needed, please request it prior to Tuesday, April 9 and we'd be glad to refund the full amount. Unfortunately once we submit the meal count to the conference center, we will not be able to issue refunds at that time. We apologize for any inconvenience this causes.
EXPLORE PENDLETON:
Interested in enjoying some of the wonderful sights and activities in and around Pendleton? Pendleton PD compiled a list of possible excursions for those who will be making their way to this year’s annual conference. Consider arriving a day early, or staying through the weekend once the conference is over. There are enough options to satisfy a wide range of tastes and interests. Click here for a list of attractions.
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MEET ONE OF OUR CONFERENCE PRESENTERS:
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Thomas Rizzo
Walk the Talk Consultants, LLC
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As the dust settled from the September 11th attacks in 2001, Thomas Rizzo began his law enforcement career as a Patrolman with the Middlesex Borough Police Department (NJ). In 2004, he was hired by the Howell Township Police Department (NJ), where he is currently serving as the Investigations Division Commander at the rank of Captain.
In 2019, he founded Walk the Talk Consultants, where he currently instructs courses he built based upon leadership philosophies, resiliency, wellness, and career fulfillment titled, “Ivory Tower,” “Operation L.E.A.D.,” and “Trust in Teams,” which have been presented nationally in over 40 states.
In 2021, he published his first book, Copikaze, based upon a series of lessons to help navigate a career in the field of law enforcement and to clarify some of the industry intricacies for civilians, which reached #1 on Amazon Best-Sellers’ list. Read More
Topic: Ivory Tower
Transformational leadership is a perspective, not a position. By realizing and becoming the best version of ourselves, we can then see and obtain the best version of others around us.
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THANK YOU TO OUR PLATINUM SPONSORS:
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Celebrating Women's History Month
with a few of Oregon’s remarkable policing leaders
During Women's History Month, we wanted to celebrate women law enforcement leaders across Oregon. We asked a few of them to respond to the following questions: Who inspired you, and why? What advice would you give to the next generation of female leaders? What is one of the most rewarding and/or challenging aspects of your job? Click on their photos to read their answers. More of Oregon's policing leaders will be highlighted next week.
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Chief Gwen Johns
Stayton PD
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Chief Marcia Harnden
Albany PD
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Major Teresa Livingston
Oregon State Police
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Just a reminder...
Apply for the 2024 IACP Scholarship by March 31
The OACP offers a $2,000 scholarship to assist one Chief to attend the annual International Chiefs of Police (IACP) Conference. The scholarship is awarded on a point-system basis. Applications need to be submitted by March 31. For information on this scholarship and an application form, click here. When applying, please make sure you are using version 2022.1 (located in bottom left corner of form).
Also, if you are attending the IACP Conference and have not already done so, please reserve your room at the Royal Sonesta Boston. The room block is set to be released on June 19. Click here for more information.
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Leading Through Trauma
Leading through trauma and crisis is difficult. Learn to capitalize on your strengths and empower other leaders in your organization to reduce the impact of trauma, improve morale, and retain your best employees. Join Shauna "Doc" Springer and Chris Littrell as they co-host a virtual event focused on equipping leaders with scientific knowledge and real-life examples of how to lead through chaos and trauma.
When:
March 25 | 10 am - 12 pm (PST)
March 27 | 1 pm - 3 pm (PST)
Cost:
$75 (early bird) | $98 per person
For more information and to register, click here.
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Cottage Grove Police Department
Police Sergeant
Salary: $87,756 annually
Closing date: April 5, 2024
Click here for a job description.
Click here to apply.
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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Considering Membership for Individuals on Your Leadership Team?
If so, please have them apply by Friday, March 29. This will allow the Membership Committee adequate time to review the applications prior to the OACP Board meeting on Tuesday, April 16. To review the membership qualifications and access the membership application form, click here.
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ACLU of Oregon Files Court Challenge to Police Union’s Ballot Initiative That Seeks to Alter Police Oversight Body
Willamette Week
The ACLU of Oregon is going toe-to-toe with the union that represents Portland police officers over a pair of ballot initiatives filed last month that aim to neutralize a future police oversight body and bolster the city’s officer ranks.
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Here’s why Gov. Tina Kotek has not yet signed the bill to recriminalize possession of hard drugs
KGW8
Governor Kotek says she intends to sign HB 4002, which recriminalizes drugs, but is creating a list of expectations for how she hopes it will be implemented.
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Lawmakers Just Lowered the Retirement Age for First Responders, Who Commonly Return to Work
Willamette Week
Firefighters and police officers already retire and return to public jobs far more often than office workers.
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Oregon’s stalking law enters the modern age, thanks to push from St. Helens police sergeant
Columbia County Spotlight
A St. Helens police sergeant found that 21st century safety needs 21st century laws, and he set out to usher in those changes.
Read More
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Vets, cops should teach firearm storage safety to troops, study finds
Military Times
A key element in preventing suicide among troops and veterans could be the background of the people who deliver the message, according to a recent study on the effectiveness of safe firearm storage training.
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Denver first responders to get psychedelic crisis training
Denver Post
The Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies developed the training, which is expected to roll out soon.
Read More
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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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