OACP President and Albany Police Chief Marcia Harnden presented on "Using Wellness to Build a Bulletproof Culture."
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Northwest Accreditation Alliance Executive Director Scott Hayes walks small agency leaders through the importance of accreditation.
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U of O Director of Issues Management Angela Seydel spoke on 'Public Information - what to share and what to avoid.'
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Tillamook Chief & Small Agency Conference Coordinator Nick Troxel asks attendees to share ideas on advancing small agencies across Oregon with the help of the OACP.
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Special Agent in Charge Rich Austria from the OR Department of Justice provided tools for Small Agencies in Oregon to thrive.
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The Annual Awards Banquet will be here before you know it and the OACP seeks to honor deserving individuals for their service to the association. Please consider nominating someone you believe merits this recognition.
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The Max Patterson Award
Max Patterson served as the Chief of Police for the City of Gladstone from 1981 until his untimely death on September 15th 1990. Max was very active in the Oregon Association Chiefs of Police serving on various committees and always offering his time and abilities. Max was a graduate of the FBI National Academy and understood the extreme value of the caliber of training offered to those who are fortunate enough to attend that training. Max also understood that not all Oregon Chiefs of Police were able to attend the FBI National Academy. As a result Max became dedicated to the concept of bringing FBI National Academy training to the Law Enforcement Executives of Oregon. Max was one of the driving forces behind the birth of the Oregon Executive Development Institute that hundreds of Law Enforcement leaders have been able to attend and receive world class training that would have otherwise been unavailable to them.
On April 12th 1990 Max was elected by his colleagues to serve as the OACP Secretary/Treasurer. Max was continuing his service to the organization and intended to continue through the chairs of leadership. Unfortunately he was taken from this world prematurely leaving a legacy of high standards, commitment to his family, community and law enforcement.
Max Patterson was awarded the “Meritorious Service Award” in April 1989. It was fitting that during an Oregon Association Chiefs of Police board meeting in 1991 the Max Patterson Award was created to honor his memory and recognize members of the association that make outstanding contributions to the OACP or to the community in presenting programs of outstanding benefit to young people of all ages.
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Chief Don Taylor of Turner, Oregon, was recently honored with a retirement plaque presented by Aumsville Chief of Police Damian Flowers (OACP District 6 Rep), recognizing his 13 years of dedicated service to the Oregon Association Chiefs of Police. Although recently retired, Chief Taylor continues to serve the Turner community until a new chief is appointed. Over the years, he has worked tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure the success of the association’s annual conference raffles - efforts that have helped raise thousands of dollars in support of Oregon Special Olympics. His commitment, generosity, and leadership have made a lasting impact on both the profession and the community he so faithfully served.
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Each year, the Oregon Association Chiefs of Police Scholarship Fund awards a handful of scholarships to students pursuing a career in law enforcement. These scholarships help future public safety professionals take their next step toward serving Oregon communities.
We extend our sincere appreciation to Georgia-Pacific, a valued supporter of this program since 2018. Their ongoing annual contribution helps make these scholarships possible and demonstrates their commitment to investing in the future of law enforcement.
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OEDI's 1st Annual 'Oregon Women in Law Enforcement Conference'
When: March 9-11, 2026
Where: Grand Ronde, Oregon
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'Women Undercover and Investigations Training'
When: February 23 - 27, 2026
Where: Las Vegas, Nevada
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Back to Tactics
When: May 5-6, 2026
Where: Clackamas, Oregon
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Attorney General Dan Rayfield invites you to join him for his second Organized Crime Roundtable
When: November 25, 2025
Where: Salem, Oregon
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Chief Harvey; Corvallis PD
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Chief Gurski; Philomath PD
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Chief Fluellen; Scappoose PD
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Chief McDonald; Tigard PD
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BWC: Suspect charges at Ore. officers with knife, injuring one before fatal OIS
Police 1
The Eagle Point Police chief and an officer were speaking with a suspect before he became agitated, grabbed a knife and wounded the officer.
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Union County leaders talk effects of Oregon drug laws
LaGrande Observer
The Salem
La Grande Police Chief Gary Bell, middle, addresses community members along with Union County Sheriff Cody Bowen, left, and Union County Circuit Court Judge Thomas Powers.
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Washington County voters appear to approve property tax increase to fund public safety
Oregon Live
County leaders asked voters to approve a 19-cent increase to the county’s public safety levy, bumping the rate homeowners pay from 47 to 66 cents per $1,000 of assessed property value.
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The Brief: The Ongoing Threat of Fentanyl Smuggling
IACP
From Alaskan glaciers and Washington forests to the rugged coastlines of Oregon and the wild rivers of Idaho, 15 million people live and work in the Pacific Northwest—one of the United States’ most naturally blessed regions.
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Educational jail tour offers students a glimpse into law enforcement careers
KMPH
Officials say the tour isn’t meant to be a “scared straight” experience, but a structured learning opportunity. It helps students understand civics and government, sociology, and career paths in law enforcement and legal professions.
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Fear of mass shootings divides young adults on gun policy, study finds
CPR
“This is a generation of people who live with significant fear and anxiety over mass violence,” said senior author Jillian Turanovic, associate professor of sociology at the University of Colorado Boulder. “But we found that those shared fears do not unite them in attitudes on gun policy. In fact, they polarize them.”
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