On the evening of August 11, 2012, officers from the Salem Police Department responded to assist the Benton County Sheriff’s deputies trying to apprehend an armed subject who had run from a stolen car. When located, the suspect opened fire on the officers, injuring two of the officers. One of the officers was severely injured […]
Read MoreBy Jerry Moore I was speaking to a member of the Civilian Police Review Board (CPRB) recently. This is a group of citizens whose job it is to make a determination as to whether the police have acted appropriately when a citizen files a complaint. Police watchdogs if you will in some cities. We hope […]
Read MoreSalem Police Foundation Vice President David Withnell sat down with Comcast’s Ken Ackerman to describe what the foundation is doing to support the Salem Police Department. You can access the video among “Featured Videos” on our home page.
Read MoreFew chairs were empty as hundreds of supporters jammed into the Spinning Room at the Willamette Heritage Center Wednesday to enjoy Breakfast with the Chief, a fundraiser for the Salem Police Foundation. The Statesman Journal‘s Justin Much captured the excitement in his report in Thursday’s newspaper.
Read MoreThe Oregon Peace Officers Association honored several Salem police officers last month for actions in life-threatening situations. Among the awards were a Medal of Honor, a Medal of Valor, a Purple Heart and several lifesaving awards. An officer-involved shooting incident Aug. 11 in Benton County resulted in the arrest of a suspect, and five Salem officers were […]
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