ANNOUNCING: Scholarship Opportunity

The Salem Police Foundation is kicking off, for the third year, a scholarship opportunity. It is with great gratitude and recognition of former Chief Jerry Moore and his 44 years of services to our community, that the Salem Police Foundation has established the Jerry Moore Scholarship in honor of his legacy. This scholarship will be available […]

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How we can help in 2023

At this year’s Breakfast with the Chief we heard from Chief Trevor Womack about Officer Safety, updated crime stats and the current needs of the Salem Police Department. We then heard from Patrol Lt. Matt Riddle about the enhanced bulletproof body armor. He tugged at our heart strings with these comments: “Providing these plates to […]

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Breakfast With The Chief 2023

Salem, Oregon (1/11/2023) – The Salem Police Foundation is proud to announce that the 12th Annual Breakfast With The Chief is just over 30 days away! We will convene at 7:30 am on Thur. February 16, 2023 at the Salem Convention Center. The event is a fundraiser for the Salem Police Foundation (SPF), the official […]

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Thank You to Past President Cyndi Leinassar

The Salem Police Foundation offers up a warm THANK YOU to Past President Cyndi Leinassar, of Salem Health. Her dedication to the Salem Police Foundation in her time on the Board has been a true testament to the vision and mission of our Foundation. We graciously thank her for the unending efforts to build out […]

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Breakfast With The Chief 2022

Salem, Oregon (February 21, 2022) – The Salem Police Foundation (SPF) held its eleventh annual Breakfast with the Chief fundraiser on Thursday, February 17, 2022, at 8:00 a.m. This year the program was back to an in-person event, held at Salem Convention Center. During this annual event, participants get to hear a Year in Review […]

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2022 Breakfast With The Chief is Back In Person

Salem, Oregon (12/15/2021) – The Salem Police Foundation is proud to announce that the 11th Annual Breakfast With The Chief is back in person, at 8:00 am on Thur. February 17, 2022 – with appropriate precautions, at the Salem Convention Center. The event is a fundraiser for the Salem Police Foundation (SPF), the official non-profit […]

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Salem Police Foundation Receives Community Choice Award

The Salem Police Foundation was picked as the Silver Finalist of the 2021 Statesman Journal Best of the Mid-Valley Community Choice Awards for the category of “Best Local Non-Profit”. So far in 2021 the Foundation has supported the efforts of the Salem Police Department K-9 Team by adding Comfort K-9 Brigid to the Chaplaincy program […]

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Request For Proposals: Management Services

INTRODUCTION The Salem Police Foundation (the Foundation) is seeking to grow the organization and enhance its member services and programming. The Foundation is seeking proposals from qualified individuals and firms for the provision of management services to assist the Foundation in carrying out its mission. The following Request for Proposals (RFP) provides background information about […]

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SPF Opens the 2021-2022 Jerry Moore Scholarship Application

It is with great gratitude and recognition of former Chief Jerry Moore and his 44 years of services to our community, that the Salem Police Foundation has established the Jerry Moore Scholarship in honor of his legacy. This scholarship will be available to any high school senior who intends on pursuing post-secondary education at an […]

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SALEM POLICE FOUNDATION’S BREAKFAST WITH THE CHIEF RAISES THOUSANDS –WELCOMES BRIGID COMFORT DOG TO DEPARTMENT – REPLAY AVAILABLE AT 7 PM

Salem, Oregon (March 3, 2021) – The Salem Police Foundation (SPF) held its tenth annual Breakfast with the Chief fundraiser on Wed. March 3, 2021, at 8:00 a.m. This year the program was virtual and will be rebroadcast at www.SalemPoliceFoundation.org/2021event at 7:00 pm. Salem Health was the title sponsor, and the Foundation brought in over $70,000 […]

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Salem Citizens Invited to Salem’s Largest Police Fundraiser Hear from Police Chief Trevor Womack at the Virtual Breakfast with the Chief

Salem, Oregon (Feb. 5, 2021,) – On Wed. March 3,  2021, Salem citizens are invited to attend the 10th Annual Virtual Breakfast with the Chief at 8:00 am. The event is a fundraiser for the Salem Police Foundation (SPF), the official nonprofit of the Salem Police Department. The hour-long program will focus on officer wellness […]

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SPF Honored with Al Loucks Business-Government Partnership Award from City of Salem

The Salem Police Foundation (SPF) received the Al Loucks Business-Government Partnership Award at the City of Salem Volunteer Service Award event Oct. 29 at the Salem Public Library.  The recognition honors a business making a major contribution to a city program or project. At the ceremony, City Councilor Tom Andersen told the audience that “this year alone […]

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Justin Carney Kidney Treatment Fundraiser

Detective Justin Carney is an 18-year law enforcement veteran working for the Salem Police Department. Born and raised in Salem, Justin graduated from McKay High School and pursued a police career thanks to the guidance of a memorable mentor from Justin’s youth. As a Salem Police officer, Justin has served in many assignments including patrol […]

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Join us on Giving Day!

Giving Day! Date: November 29, 2016 Please visit SPF’s #OregoniansGive page to donate to your friendly neighborhood Police Foundation on this year’s statewide day of giving. You may also securely donate here. About #OregoniansGive Built on the momentum of the national #GivingTuesday campaign, #OregoniansGive is about connecting nonprofits with supporters from every corner of our state […]

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Volunteers Honored at Annual Luncheon

The Salem Police Department honored a few of their nearly 110 volunteers at their Annual Volunteer Luncheon last Thursday. Among those in attendance were Mayor Anna Peterson and Police Chief Jerry Moore, who announced honors to volunteers. Peterson presented Lorna Omdahl with the At Your Service Award for her outstanding commitment to volunteering for the […]

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Bridging the Gap August 3

Join us for Bridging the Gap:  Building Trust Within Our Diverse Community   Program: Welcome: Marilyn Williams, Pastor of Salem Mission Church Invocation: Ronnie Brooks, Pastor of TGBTG Church Panel A: Community Leaders: David Anitok, Marshallese Community of Oregon Jose Dominguez, Pastor of Light of the Valley Church Roland Herrera, Keizer City Councilman Navneet Kanur, […]

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