OACP News

The OACP congratulates Talent PD Chief Tim Doney on his retirement and thanks him for his service to the Talent, Medford, and Springfield communities during his three decade career. We wish him the best in his future endeavors. 

We are on a mission to highlight community support of agencies around the state. We’re aware that there are many Oregonians who are very supportive of their police departments and we want to give those neighbors a chance to have their voices heard. We thought utilizing each agency’s Facebook page would be the best platform for this. We have some creative ideas for what we will do with these responses...

Check out these responses on Enterprise's Facebook page. Below are some that we thought were especially encouraging. Are you willing and interested in having this message posted on your Facebook page? Reach out to Deanna at [email protected].

"I appreciate the effort that our officers make to work with the community they get to know us and we get to know them. They Care about each and every one of us..There is a mutual respect. I am thankful we have the officers we do. May God bless them."

"We appreciate how many still put the uniform on everyday for us during these uncertain times.. my family to yours... were here when you need us..."

"The first thing that comes to my mind is when I have dropped my Grandson off at School in the morning and seeing you there greeting all the kids as they enter the building. I appreciate how that made me feel in good way knowing our Police Department cares about the safety of all our kids!! Thank you."

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National News

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