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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Dear Salem Community, On behalf of the Salem Police Foundation, I want to reach out during this time of unrest with a message of reassurance. I have had the privilege of working alongside our excellent police department for more than 20 years, and I am proud of their reputation and policing strategies that keep us […]
All of us at the Salem Police Foundation hope that you and your family are healthy and safe during this evolving state of emergency. This is a difficult time for our community. The outbreak of the Coronavirus in Oregon reminds us of the vital work done every day by medical and emergency personnel. In these […]
Over 500 guests packed the Salem Convention Center on Feb. 19, 2020 for the 9th Annual Breakfast with the Chief. Nearly $100,000 was raised to purchase a TI Training Simulator. You can check out the whole event here: TI Training Simulator video from the breakfast:
Cyndi Leinassar has been elected President of the Salem Police Foundation board. She is the Community Relations Liaison for Salem Health, overseeing community engagement and partnerships. Leinassar has served on several boards including; Marion County Health Advisory Board, Children and Families Commission, Oregon Drug-Free Workplace taskforce, Governor’s Underage Drinking Reduction Taskforce, and has been on […]
Sponsorship opportunities for the Salem Police Foundation’s Breakfast With the Chief are now available. This 9th annual event will be held on Feb. 19, 2020 at the Salem Convention Center. Add your organization’s name to the list of those who support the Salem Police Department. Learn about sponsor opportunities here. The sooner we receive […]
Welcome our two new board members, Rich Kansky and Raquel Moore-Green, to the Salem Police Foundation (SPF) board. Rich Kansky is the co-owner, with his brother Rob Kansky, of Green Acres Landscape, which has been in business since 1992. Green Acres is a commercial, and residential, landscaping, maintenance, and enhancement company. Raquel Moore-Green is a Representative […]
Please support our officers with a donation to help us purchase a bicycle or our training simulator. DONATE HERE You’re a hero for supporting the Salem Police Department…we still have a ways to go to meet our goal. At breakfast with the Chief we were able to show off the new Mobile Command Vehicle. Salem’s officers […]
The entire board of the Salem Police Foundation is saddened by the loss of Senator Jackie Winters. Senator Winters was a longtime member of our SPF Advisory Board and a strong supporter of our police department and advocate for safety in our community and our state.
Salem, Oregon (Feb. 6, 2019) – On Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019, Salem citizens are invited to attend the eighth annual Breakfast with the Chief at the Salem Convention Center doors open at 7 a.m. The event is a fundraiser for the Salem Police Foundation (SPF) that helps to support the Salem Police Department (SPD) by […]
At the November 2018 meeting of the Salem Police Foundation (SPF) Pete DeMuniz of DeMuniz Investigations was invited to join the board. DeMuniz grew up in Salem and graduated from Sprague High School and Oregon State University. At OSU he coached with legendary coach Dennis Erickson. This included coaching through the 2001 Fiesta Bowl. He […]
The following individuals will serve in the 2019 year: President: Dan Wellert (pictured here) of Advanced Technology Group was elected to lead the board another year. Vice President: Cyndi Leinassar of Salem Health Treasurer: John D. Hawkins of Grover, Mueller, Swank, PC Secretary: Michelle Morrow of Michelle M. Morrow, PC
The Salem Police Foundation’s 8th Annual Breakfast with the Chief will be held Wed. Feb 20, 2019 at the Salem Convention Center. Doors open at 7:00 am with the doors closing promptly at 7:30 for the Salem Police Honor Guard’s presentation of the colors (late arrivals will need to wait for the completion of the pledge). […]
The PRSA Oregon (Public Relations Society of America) recognized the Salem Police Foundation’s K-9 Care Program with a public relations community campaign Spotlight Award. VanNatta Public Relations applied for and accepted the award on behalf of the SPF. The Oregon PRSA chapter awarded VanNatta PR with the “Community Relations” Spotlight award for their K-9 Care […]
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 […]
