OACP News

Some have inquired about watching the various presentations shown during the Virtual Leadership Symposium even if they had not originally registered for the Symposium. In light of this interest, we are allowing individuals to "post-register." If you, or someone you know, is interested, have them contact Marie at [email protected].

While Veterans Day may have passed, it’s still important to recognize the challenges the veteran community faces, including substance misuse and abuse. Our partners at the Rx Abuse Leadership Initiative (RALI) of Oregon are working with the Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA) to provide support for veterans and so many others impacted by the opioid epidemic. To learn more about RALI and CADCA visit rali-or.org and cadca.org/resources.

General Arthur Dean, Executive Chairman CADCA Board of Directors, discusses the challenges veterans face in this video - click here.

In appreciation of Sandra Flint's presentation "Fundamentals of Ethics in Law Enforcement" at the Virtual Symposium last week, we wanted to advertise OEDI's courses and annual session. Sandra is a professor at Corbin University where she focuses on Criminal Justice and Forensic Psychology. Please take a moment to look over this information and consider taking advantage of these courses available to Oregon's law enforcement leaders. 

Oregon News

Congratulations to Eriks Gabliks, Oregon's well-respected former DPSST Executive Director, who was recently sworn in as the new National Fire Academy Superintendent. In the photo with Eriks is US Fire Administrator, Chief Keith Bryant (Left) and the FEMA Administrator, Pete Gaynor (Right). Best wishes on this next adventure, Eriks!

  
On behalf of Oregon’s public safety leadership, Kevin Campbell, Executive Director of the Oregon Association Chiefs of Police and Jason Myers, Executive Director of the Oregon State Sheriffs’ Association recognized DPSST Director Eriks Gabliks and State Police Superintendent Travis Hampton for their leadership and partnership during a planning retreat held in October of this year.

2 Oregon counties make it a crime for police to enforce most gun laws
The Oregonian
Two Oregon counties this month passed measures that make it a misdemeanor crime for police to enforce some laws they’re sworn to uphold.
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Grand jury finds Salem officer justified in fatal shooting
Statesman Journal
A grand jury has unanimously found Salem Officer Andrew Parsons justified in the killing of 30-year-old Rudy Martinez-Cortez on Oct. 29.
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Oregon 'freeze' enforceable by law with Gov. Brown's executive order
Statesman Journal
Gov. Kate Brown made her statewide two-week ‘freeze’ official Tuesday with an executive order that makes the measures enforceable by law.
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National News

More Americans say US not tough enough on crime rather than too tough: poll
New York Post
Twice as many Americans say the justice system is “not tough enough” on crime rather than “too tough” — but the gap has narrowed considerably, a new survey released Monday reveals.
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Risky behavior behind the wheel is up amid the COVID-19 pandemic
WXYZ Detroit
One-third of all roadway deaths are speed-related. Impaired driving and accidents with ejection are also up — meaning drivers and passengers aren't wearing their seatbelts.
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‘Operation Playground’ searches out internet predators, police say
Moultrie News
Eight men have been arrested on various child-sex charges in what was dubbed “Operation Playground,” Mount Pleasant Police Chief Carl Ritchie said last week, when he announced the initiative and said the cases were only the beginning.
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