OACP News

National Police Week
May 9-15, 2021

In 1962, President Kennedy proclaimed May 15 as National Peace Officers Memorial Day and the calendar week in which May 15 falls, as National Police Week. Established by a joint resolution of Congress in 1962, National Police Week pays special recognition to those law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty for the safety and protection of others.

The OACP remembers and honors the fallen and recognizes the dedication and sacrifice of those that are serving in law enforcement today. 

In honor of National Police Week, please view the following video from IACP President Cynthia Renaud.

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Congratulations to Chief Dave Henslee (Klamath Falls PD) on his retirement on April 30. Chief Henslee's 28-year career began at Corvallis PD in 1992 as a reserve police officer. He became chief of Klamath Falls PD in 2015. Chief Henslee has been a member of the OACP since 2013, serving on various committees, and as the District 11 Representative. The OACP wishes Chief Henslee a happy retirement!

Oregon News

Oregon Senate vote sends gun legislation to Gov. Brown
Albany Democrat-Herald
The Senate voted Wednesday to accept the House version of a bill that combines requirements for locks and safe storage of firearms with a narrowed ban on concealed-handgun license holders bringing firearms into some public places, notably the Capitol and the Portland airport.
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No arrests made in first week of Greenway enforcement
Mail Tribune
The first week of a new Medford law that makes camping along the Bear Creek Greenway a crime ended with zero arrests or citations.
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Hermiston lieutenant undergoes immediate procedure after discovery of brain tumors
East Oregonian
A lieutenant with the Hermiston Police Department underwent a procedure this week to remove two brain tumors identified by medical professionals just days before, according to Hermiston Police Chief Jason Edmiston.
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National News

Justice Department intervenes to help resolve key sticking point in talks over policing bill to ease path for Hill deal
CNN
A bipartisan group of negotiators is stymied over a key issue in talks on overhauling policing practices nationwide: The standard for charging police officers with crimes.
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New wristband program designed to help York County police identify mental health needs
York Dispatch
York County officials kicked off May Mental Health Awareness Month by adopting a program to use wristbands to help police better identify people with mental health concerns — and the county says it's the first of its kind in Pennsylvania.
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Bucks County police department unveils 'Copsicle' ice cream truck for community outreach
Fox 29 Philadelphia
In an effort to strengthen commuity ties, the Bensalem Township Police Department will be putting into service their new police ice cream bus referred to as "Copsicle." 
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