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September 8, 2021

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The OACP remembers the sacrifice and commitment of all first responders. We will never forget.

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2021 OACP/OSSA
FALL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE
 

LOCATION CHANGE:
Due to DPSST no longer being able to host this event, it was necessary to move our in-person conference to another venue. Our new location will be:
Dayspring Fellowship Church
1755 Lockhaven Dr. NE

Keizer, OR 97303

September 29 & 30, 2021
$225 (Members) & $250 (Non-members)
(Includes lunch both days for those attending in person)

For those not able to join us in person, we will be offering the training online (prices remain the same for in-person or recorded training). Recorded sessions will be available in the days following the conference and will qualify for DPSST credit. In the registration form you will have a chance to choose which option you prefer. 

Click here for a conference schedule. 

Check out our conference website for information about our presenters and the topics they'll discuss. Click on the button below to register.  We hope to see you there! 

Golfing Opportunity:
Interested in playing golf at Salem Golf Club on Wednesday, Sept 28 at 11:30? Players do not need to be registered for the conference to participate, and can include other active law enforcement, or spouses/partners. Sign up through Sept 24.  There is limited space so reach out now to Chief Mitch Hicks at [email protected] 

The registration link above is good for both online and in-person registration.

Meet Nate Sassaman, one of our conference presenters:

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Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) Nate Sassaman is a 1985 West Point graduate whose leadership skills have been demonstrated from the battlefield to the boardroom.  Using the leadership lessons taught at West Point and the hard lessons on the Iraqi battlefield, Nate takes his amazing leadership experiences and develops today’s leaders and aspiring leaders at some of the largest companies and government agencies in the United States.  His St. Martin’s Press published book, Warrior King, has sold nearly 100,000 copies and is a regional best-seller.

Topic: "Effectively Leading Your Agency Through Change & Reform - Proactive Leadership and Strategic Considerations"
In this brief video Nate gives a summary on how he will help Oregon law enforcement leaders dig in on being more strategic in their thinking, lead change with a proven model, and take a deep dive into current leadership thoughts.

Thank you to our
Fall Conference Sponsor

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HarborTech is a first responder-focused company in the Pacific NW. Our LE division is hyper-focused on customer experience, rugged computers, body-worn cams and First Net.

We're excited to see everyone again soon. Call, email, or text to arrange a conversation about your next solution. 

Ben Labes | Strategic Accounts | Government
Mobile Phone (503) 898-8209
Email: [email protected]

OACP News

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The OACP congratulates Chief Scott Anderson (Happy Valley PD) on his retirement this summer. Chief Anderson began his career at West Linn PD in 1996 and transitioned to Clackamas County Sheriff's Office in 2003. He became the Chief of Police in Happy Valley five years ago. Chief Anderson has been a member of the OACP since 2017. Best wishes on a happy retirement!

Paid Job Posting

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Pacific, WA Police Department

Chief of Police
Salary: $135,000 - $155,000
Closing date: September 13, 2021

Click here for Recruitment Announcement and application instructions.

Placing an advertisement with the OACP is a great way to expand the market reach of your personnel search. Click here for more information.

Resource for Law Enforcement

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Looking for an abundance of resources to help animal care and professionals address human-wildlife conflicts effectively and humanely? Consider perusing the Humane Society's website for a variety of helpful information at Humanepro.org/wildlife

Oregon News

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National Police Woman Day is September 12, 2021

The OACP would like to recognize and thank all female police officers in Oregon. Your contribution to law enforcement is celebrated and appreciated!

Oregon secretary of state: State agency audit shows need to do more on cybersecurity

KTVZ
Oregon Secretary of State Shemia Fagan released an audit Wednesday of Enterprise Information Services, a divisional unit of the Department of Administrative Services.
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Everyday Heroes: Deputy shifts career focus from retail to educating adults in jail
KATU
Turning a mid-life crisis into a mission to help people in jail turn their lives around, Deputy Aaron Hatfield came into his role after a career switch.
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National News

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New San Francisco Initiative to Pay Individuals Not to Shoot Others
Newsweek
A new program in San Francisco will pay people at high risk of shooting someone not to pull the trigger to help alleviate rising gun violence in the city.
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California lawmakers advance plan to decertify police officers for serious misconduct
Los Angeles Times
California law enforcement officers could be stripped of their license to carry a badge if they engage in serious misconduct, including excessive force, racial bias and dishonesty, under legislation approved Friday by the state Assembly after an emotional debate.
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Plymouth police take students on back-to-school shopping spree
Wicked Local
For the seventh summer in a row, local police treated a group of local middle and high school students to a shopping spree to get set for the new school year.
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OACP Weekly Update

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