Salem PD promotes five officers
The Salem Police Department has five newly promoted officers. Receiving their new ranks last month were Sgt. Andy Connolly, Lt. Debra Aguilar, Cpl. Jeff Keniston, Sgt….
Students ride to school in a SWAT vehicle
Several Pringle Elementary School students rode to school in the Salem Police SWAT vehicle last year. It was one of the prize items parents arranged…
K-9 Baco credited with probably saving officer’s life
In the 20 months since the Salem Police Foundation received a grant to allow Salem Police to acquire a replacement police dog, three-year-old K-9 “Baco”…
Ten Salem officers, call taker honored by OPOA
Eleven members of the Salem Police Department received honors at the Oregon Peace Officers Association’s 45th annual awards banquet Friday, Nov. 7. Pictured above, left…
Officer saves life, credits trauma kits as ‘priceless’
A trauma kit—one of 192 issued to all Salem police officers last year—made all the difference to one man last December when Officer Kristy Fitzpatrick…
Respect for Salem PD grows with night on patrol
Katelyn Weaver, a sophomore at Corban University, had an opportunity to test her resolve to become a police officer when she rode along with Salem…
OPOA honors Salem police officers’ extraordinary efforts
Saving lives and capturing armed criminals earned special recognition to several Salem police officers by the Oregon Peace Officers Association last month. At the association’s…
Mayor, council thank foundation donors
In a letter signed by Salem Mayor Anna Peterson and all eight city councilors, the council officially thanked the Salem Police Foundation and its donors…
Carrick donation adds fuming chamber
Mike and Bev Carrick, flanked by the Salem Police command staff Salem Police have a new fuming chamber for processing fingerprints, thanks to the donation…
Salem Police Foundation purchases trauma kits for Salem Police officers
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…
Moore: Police ‘make things better for people in crisis’
By Jerry Moore I was speaking to a member of the Civilian Police Review Board (CPRB) recently. This is a group of citizens whose job…
Comcast features Withnell on foundation projects
Salem 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…
Supporters pack room for Breakfast with the Chief
Few chairs were empty as hundreds of supporters jammed into the Spinning Room at the Willamette Heritage Center Wednesday to enjoy Breakfast with the Chief,…
Salem officers honored for life-saving service
The 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…
Salem police in the holiday spirit
Even as the Salem Police Department Crime Prevention Unit offers tips for a safer holiday season, the Salem Police Foundation reminds city residents that they…
SWAT: A team prepared for any situation
The Salem Police Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team is on-call to engage “unique circumstances,” and the Salem Police Foundation salutes the team for completing…
SPF supports Play for a Cure
Play for a Cure Oregon raised more than $58,000 this month through its annual softball tournament in Salem. Salem Police Officer Kris Knox is the…
Foundation pledges support for D.A.R.E.
More than 30,000 Salem children have been exposed to the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.), and the Salem Police Foundation has pledged to raise funds…
Salem Police escort Special Olympics torch
Special Olympian Matt Goodman here carries the Special Olympics torch through downtown Salem Friday, July 13, escorted by a cadre of Salem Police officers. The…
Chief Moore: What we stand for
By Jerry Moore There’s something strange about cops. When most people are running away from terror, police officers run toward it. That is how they…
