Honoring Leadership Excellence
FBI-LEEDA presented the Agency Trilogy Award to the Albany Police Department October 8th, 2025, recognizing agencies whose entire Command Staff has completed the Trilogy Leadership Series. Chief Marcia Harnden and her team have long supported FBI-LEEDA, frequently hosting courses for law enforcement professionals across Oregon.
Congratulations to Chief Harnden and her outstanding team on this achievement!
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As 'Guardians of the Flame', LETR members have long stood shoulder to shoulder with Special Olympics athletes—celebrating courage, inclusion, and the power of community. The 2025 Fall State Games are coming at the end of November, and SOOR is inviting the LETR family to go beyond the torch by volunteering a few hours of their time.
Date: Saturday, November 22, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM Opening Ceremonies. Games start directly after, stay and enjoy at your leisure.
Location: Providence Park, Portland
Your presence would be an honor as the dedication and spirit that defines Special Olympics Oregon is recognized.
Kindly RSVP to [email protected] at your earliest convenience.
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Don’t miss out—only a few spaces remain! Register now to join fellow Small Agency Leaders from across Oregon.
Lodging Update - Single rooms at Sunriver Resort are now fully booked. Click "More Information" for alternative opitions.
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If you weren’t able to attend the Fall Conference - or missed a session you’d like to revisit - the recordings are now available through the OACP Training Center.
Take a moment to explore the sessions that interests you most and earn F6 credit at your convenience. Access to these on-demand trainings is just one of the many valuable benefits of OACP membership.
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A huge thanks to Kerry Drum, who spent countless hours editing video at lightning speed so our members could access these sessions right away.
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Ashland councilors approve amendment to exclusion ordinance
Ashland News
The Ashland City Council on a 4-2 vote Tuesday approved an ordinance amendment aimed at giving law enforcement more flexibility in excluding people from downtown areas for “chronic negative behavior.”
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Eugene City Council recommends turning off Flock cameras
KATU
The unanimous vote came during a work session with Eugene Police Chief Chris Skinner to discuss the technology, which is owned and operated by surveillance technology company Flock Safety.
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Oregon Department of Justice finds Jefferson County sheriff’s deputy was justified in fatal Madras shooting
KTVZ
"The DOJ has concluded that law enforcement’s use of force is not subject to criminal prosecution," the statement said, also sharing a 12-page letter to Bend Police Chief Mike Krantz, including several body camera photos of the encounter on Highway 97 in Madras.
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Explore the New IACP Legislative Tracker
IACP
Stay informed on the federal legislation shaping the policing profession with the new IACP Legislative Tracker. This easy to use online tool provides real-time updates on the bills that matter most. Each bill includes an official summary, number of sponsors, IACP’s position, and live status updates as it moves through the legislative process in Congress.
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Sarasota PD Integrating Smart Glasses, Other Tech Into Emerging Operations Center
Your Observer
Smart glasses that “allow the wearer to read criminal records and translate dozens of languages in real time, first responder drones and robotic ‘dogs’ are part of the future of law enforcement in Sarasota,”
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The overlooked reality of violence in rural policing
Police1
In general, rural officers encounter a lot more violence than the general public expects, and they do it with minimal staffing, minimal budgets, and equipment that’s often outdated or faulty. Those same deficits are obstacles to the kind of training the public expects now for officers everywhere.
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