OACP News

Topics include:

• 2020 Virtual Leadership Symposium
• Safe Policing for Safe Communities Executive Order
• Clarification and Update on DPSST Curriculum

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OACP's Sponsor for the Virtual Leadership Symposium:

Comprised of more than 45 non-profit organizations, The Partnership for Safe Medicines (PSM) is a public health group committed to the safety of prescription drugs and protecting consumers against counterfeit, substandard or otherwise unsafe medicines. Click here for more information.

Thanks to Chief Don Taylor (Turner PD) who has been gathering goods, and researching the best platform for OACP's Auction, we're preparing for this creative fundraiser. It will take place on Facebook Saturday, December 5 at 9am until Sunday, December 6 at 3pm. More information to come.

Oh my gourd! Look at the spooktacular way Winston PD is engaging with their community during this Halloween season.

Winston PD participated in Wildlife “Safari After Dark” event. At this event guests were able to drive thru the park and see the animals after dark, trick or treat, and look for Halloween creatures.

Oregon News

October 28 is National First Responders Day. Thank you to all of our first responders. We appreciate you!

Media Release - Oregon's Chiefs of Police Urge Portland City Leaders to Protect PPB Budget 10-27-2020
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Plan to be announced for policing potential unrest on election night, Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler says
The Oregonian
Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler on Monday said authorities will soon announce a plan for dealing with possible civil unrest on election night.
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Deputies and Oregon State Police help a man get to his court date on time
KGW
On Oct.22 near the community of Rufus, which is east of The Dalles, a driver spotted a man in dark clothing walking along Interstate 84 late at night and called police.
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Didn't Oregon pass a law about daylight saving time? You still need to 'fall back' Sunday
KATU
Oregon lawmakers said the change takes effect the first November after both Washington and California adopt year-round daylight saving time.
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Donkey on the loose in Milwaukie returns home thanks to deputies
KATU
A donkey in the Milwaukie area is back home safe thanks to the help of Clackamas County deputies.
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National News

Phoenix officer plays basketball with kids to build community relationships
AZ Family
A Phoenix Police Officer decided to play basketball with kids in a central neighborhood to build better relationships and gain trust. It's something he says he loves to do as much as he can.
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Detroit Police Department creates new office to strengthen community relations
Click on Detroit
The department is creating a new office aimed at bringing together officers and citizens following local and national unrest over police brutality and racism.
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'Rescued from this evil': 179 arrested, 45 missing children recovered in Ohio's 'Operation Autumn Hope'
USA Today
Law enforcement agencies across Ohio cooperated during a monthlong investigation, dubbed "Operation Autumn Hope," leading to 179 arrests and the recovery of 45 missing children.
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