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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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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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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Facing Challenging Times

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 […]

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Please Support Our Officers

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 […]

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2020 Breakfast with the Chief Recap

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:    

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Cyndi Leinassar Elected President of Salem Police Foundation Board

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 […]

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2020 Breakfast With the Chief Sponsor Opportunities Available

  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 […]

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Kansky and Moore-Green join Salem Police Foundation Board

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 […]

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