OACP News

May is Mental Health Awareness Month.
RALI Oregon is working with their local partners to help end the opioid crisis in Oregon. This month, and every month, they want to encourage people to reach out to loved ones who may be struggling during these challenging times and recommit to the fight against substance misuse to ensure healthier, happier communities across the state and country. For more information and resources, visit rali-or.org and help raise awareness on social media using #MHAM. 

Congratulations to Chief Denney Kelley (Black Butte Ranch) on his retirement at the end of this month. In the Chief's 40+ years, he has worked at Lincoln City PD, Portland Police Bureau, and Black Butte Ranch and served in a variety of assignments. The OACP wishes Chief Kelley a relaxing and happy retirement!

Enjoy reading about Denney's accomplished career by clicking here.

Oregon News

North Plains Welcomes New Police Chief
North Plains PD
Sergeant Haxton brings a great deal of experience, having served in the Sheriff's Office Patrol Division for the last 22 years.
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'An uphill battle': Oregon activists vow to keep pushing for 'Right to Rest' law
Statesman Journal
The Right to Rest Act, a proposal that allows people to stay on public property without penalty, died in the Oregon Legislature last week after not being able to move out of committee.
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National News

New requirements for public on police review boards, changes to Brady List headed to Gov. Ducey
AZ Central
Members of the public would face additional training requirements to serve on police review boards and officers would have more ways to push back if they are found to have credibility issues under two bills now headed to Gov. Doug Ducey's desk.
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NJ police department’s autism awareness project equips officers with sensory tool kits
New York Post
A New Jersey police department is equipping its patrol cars with new “Emergency Sensory Tool Kits” and training for officers aimed at improving its response to situations involving people with autism or other special needs.
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