SALEM, Ore. -- The Oregon Public Utility Commission (PUC) is hosting an event on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, from 6-7 p.m. PST. This event provides an opportunity for the public to comment on Avista's proposed increase to natural gas rates.

Avista filed a request to increase overall revenues by $7.8 million. If approved, residential customers living in single-family homes using an average of 47 therms per month would see a bill increase of $4.39. Actual percentage increases will vary depending on customer type, usage, and the rate paid. Avista's general rate case filing proposes the following impacts to the non-fuel cost portion of Oregon customer bills:

Avista asserts these proposed rate increases are necessary to account for investments in the system to improve capacity and safety.

Avista's general rate case filing is undergoing a nearly year-long review and will be fully investigated on behalf of natural gas customers by the PUC, the Oregon Citizens' Utility Board, and others. These public comment events are part of that investigation, which will conclude in August when the Commissioners rule on the request. The Commissioners may approve or modify Avista's request and will only approve rate increases if fully justified by the company. New rates, if approved, are expected to go into effect September 1, 2025. Additionally, Avista may have other rate changes effective on or after November 1, 2025, such as rates associated with the company's purchased gas adjustment, that could increase or decrease the overall impact for customers.

Ways to Comment

Interested individuals may participate in the live event listed below to provide verbal comments to the Commissioners and the Administrative Law Judge presiding over this case as well as submit written comments.

Comment via Zoom or phone 

When:  Tuesday, February 11, 2025, from 6-7 p.m. PST
 

This meeting may go beyond the scheduled end time to allow more people to comment. The Commission will attempt to accommodate all individuals arriving before 7 p.m. PST and may close the meeting at 7 p.m. if there are no members of the public waiting to comment at that time. Members of the publish who want to comment are encouraged to sign into the meeting as close to 6 p.m. as possible. This event will not be livestreamed.

Access the agenda, Zoom link and phone-in details at: https://bit.ly/412rzhO

Spanish translation services are available for community convenience at no cost. For those needing translation services, log into the Zoom platform and select English or Spanish on the bottom of the page. Translation services are not available for the meeting phone-in option.

Submit comments to the PUC by April 22, 2025

• Public Comment Form online
• email licComments@puc.oregon.gov">PUC.PublicComments@puc.oregon.gov  
• Call 503-378-6600 or 800-522-2404 (all relay calls accepted)
• Mail comments to: Oregon Public Utility Commission, Attn: AHD -- UG 519, PO Box 1088, Salem OR 97308-1088
   

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The Oregon Public Utility Commission (PUC) regulates customer rates and services of the state's investor-owned electric and natural gas utilities, including Portland General Electric, Idaho Power, Pacific Power, Avista, Cascade Natural, and NW Natural. The PUC also regulates landline telephone providers and select water companies. The PUC's mission is to ensure Oregonians have access to safe, reliable, and fairly priced utility services that advance state policy and promote the public interest. We use an inclusive process to evaluate differing viewpoints and visions of the public interest and arrive at balanced, well-reasoned, independent decisions supported by fact and law. For more information about the PUC, visit oregon.gov/puc.

February 6, 2025 

Media contact: Timothy Heider, 971-246-9139, PHD.Communications@oha.oregon.gov 

Statewide harm reduction program gets $5.1 million from Opioid Settlement Board 

PORTLAND, Ore. -- The Opioid Settlement Prevention, Treatment & Recovery Board (Board) is directing $5.1 million toward the Save Lives Oregon harm reduction clearinghouse at Oregon Health Authority. This investment serves to continue the Board's commitment to fill gaps across the substance use disorder continuum of care.

The Board recognized the importance of distributing life-saving overdose reversal medications, but also that more work remains to provide needed services to people seeking support and services for substance use disorder and overdose prevention. 

The allocation represents 22% of the Board's total allocation budget of $23.4 million for the 2025-27 fiscal biennium that begins July 1. Programs focused on primary prevention, treatment and recovery will receive similar percentages.   

The Board also provided an additional $237,000 toward a previously approved recommendation of $830,000 for the expansion of culturally specific services in existing recovery community centers throughout the state, bringing the total allocation to more than $1 million for the current fiscal biennium.   

The funding was awarded to OHA, which will administer the allocations. The Board's decision can be viewed in a recording of its Feb. 5 meeting.

We are confident that this investment will indeed save lives in Oregon by expanding our statewide capacity to provide naloxone and other live-saving services to people most in need," said Board Co-Chair Annaliese Dolph. "But, in doing so, we recognize that this is not enough, and that additional and sustained investment is urgently needed to stem the tide of substance use  disorder and overdose in Oregon. The Board calls on the Legislature to fulfill the Governor's request for ongoing funding for Save Lives Oregon." 

Since July 2021, the State of Oregon has reached agreement on national lawsuits against several companies for their roles in the opioid crisis. Through these agreements, more than $600 million will be awarded to Oregon through 2039. Settlement funds from opioid manufacturers, distributors and pharmacies are divided between the State of Oregon (45%) and local jurisdictions (55%).  

The state's share is deposited into the Opioid Settlement, Prevention, Treatment and Recovery (OSPTR) Fund as it becomes available. This fund is controlled by the 18-member OSPTR Board.  

Throughout the current fiscal biennium ending in June 2025, about $98.5 million will be deposited into the OSPTR Fund. To date, more than $90 million has been allocated.

According to the Opioid Settlement Board's annual report, published this week, Oregon allocated $74 million of the state portion of opioid settlement funds on locally based initiatives and programs across Oregon in the 2023-24 fiscal year (covering the period from July 1, 2023, through June 20, 2024).

The report showed nearly identical percentages allocated across the continuum of substance use services statewide.

Highlights of the spending this biennium include:

• 30% ($27.7 million) for the Nine Federally Recognized Tribes of Oregon --equivalent to 30% of all funds anticipated this biennium. This 30% set-aside will continue throughout the life of the fund as additional settlement payments are deposited. 
• 22% ($13.7 million) for the Save Lives Oregon Harm Reduction Clearinghouse to distribute naloxone and other life-saving supplies to organizations across Oregon. 
• 22% ($13.7 million) to support primary prevention programs though counties and community based organizations, and to build up and strengthen the statewide substance use disorder prevention workforce.
• 21% ($13.08 million) to establish recovery community centers in counties with the greatest need and expand youth and culturally specific services in existing recovery community centers. 
• 23% ($14.3 million) to add mobile and non-mobile medication units to existing Oregon opioid treatment programs (OTPs), and for Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) to provide training and technical assistance to jails to improve access to medications for opioid use disorder.

The OSPTR Board will next consider additional investments in research and evaluation. 

To learn more about Oregon's opioid settlement funds, visit oregon.gov/opioidsettlement  

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SALEM, Ore. -- The Smoke Management Advisory Committee will meet Thursday, Feb. 13, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the ODF Headquarters, Building C, Tillamook Room, 2600 State Street, Salem. To join virtually, please use the Zoom video conference information found on the agenda.

The committee's agenda includes:

• Welcome and roll call

• Committee business

• Committee & agency reports

• Smoke Management Unit FY24 budget overview & discussion

• Fall burning overview

• Rule review committee discussion

• Action item review/next meeting

The meeting is open to the public to attend either in person or virtually. There will be a period for public comment in the morning. Requests for an interpreter for the hearing impaired or other accommodations for persons with disabilities should be made at least 48 hours before the meeting by contacting y.berry@odf.oregon.gov">Shelby Berry at 503-949-5181.

View more information on the SMAC webpage.

Created by the Legislature in 1989, the five-member committee assists and advises the Oregon Department of Forestry in carrying out its Smoke Management Program. Members are appointed by the State Forester to serve a two-year term, which is renewable.

All East Valley schools are operating on schedule today, Thursday, February 6th. Buses will be using snow routes due to road conditions.

If ratified, this would be the first contract for the more than 70 hospitalists who formed their union in August 2023.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - After more than a year of bargaining and 27 days on the strike line, hospitalists from Providence St. Vincent, represented by the Pacific Northwest Hospital Medicine Association, reached a tentative agreement with Providence Oregon. This is a historic agreement and the first for the more than 70 hospitalists at St. Vincent who have been on strike with registered nurses (RNs) from eight Providence hospitals and the doctors, RNs, advanced practice providers, and midwives from the Providence Women's Clinic since January 10.  

It comes on the heels of a tentative agreement with eight RN bargaining units and the ratification of contracts from two bargaining units from the Providence Women's Clinic. Hospitalists won their right to unionize in August 2023 and have been engaged in hard negotiations with Providence ever since.

Key provisions of the agreement include: 

• A sweeping commitment to reform staffing models across all units, improving patient care and safety standards.  
• The strongest subcontracting language in the region with conditional commitment not to subcontract out.  
• Across-the-board raises that makes Providence more competitive with other health systems, with movement toward equity, guaranteed cost-of-living increases, and ratification bonuses across specialties. 
• Gains in sick time to establish equity with other Providence hospitalists. 
• Most importantly, however, they have gained a unified voice to continue to advocate for their patients, their community, and themselves into the future. 

The ratification vote will open on Thursday, February 6 at 4 p.m. and close Friday, February 7 at 4 p.m.   

Note: We will not provide further comment until after the vote closes.    

Salem, Ore. -- The State Advisory Committee on Historic Preservation (SACHP) will meet on February 20 and 21 at the State Library of Oregon (250 Winter St NE) in Salem to consider nominations to the National Register of Historic Places. The SACHP meeting is hybrid and open to the public.

The meeting agenda includes guided tours, presentations, and hearings for five proposed nominations and one proposed Multiple Property Documentation (MPD) form. The guided tours are scheduled for Thursday, February 20, at 1:00 p.m., and the business meeting will begin at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, February 21. Anyone may attend the business meeting in person or electronically; instructions for how to attend electronically are posted on the commission web page: https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Pages/Commissions.aspx (look under "State Advisory Committee on Historic Preservation" and "Upcoming Meetings and Agendas"). Registration is required to speak at the meeting.
 

On Friday, February 21, the committee will complete a courtesy review of a proposed nomination for the Salem Substation in Polk County at 11:30am. Beginning at 1:00pm, the committee will then review a proposed nomination for the Owyhee Grocery in Nyssa, Malheur County; a proposed nomination for the Mingus Park Community Building in Coos Bay, Coos County; a proposed MPD for Oregon Country Methodist Mission Sites: 1834-1847; a proposed nomination for the Mill Place House Site in Salem, Marion County; and a proposed nomination for the Port Orford City Jail in Port Orford, Curry County. For other agenda items, please refer to the online agenda: https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Pages/Commissions.aspx (look under "State Advisory Committee on Historic Preservation" and "Upcoming Meetings and Agendas").
 

The SACHP is a nine-member governor-appointed citizen commission with credentials in many historic preservation-related fields. Nominations recommended by the SACHP go to the National Park Service, which maintains the National Register of Historic Places under the authority of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966.
 

This effort aligns with the Oregon Historic Preservation Plan goal to increase the thematic diversity of Oregon properties listed in the National Register of Historic Places. It also supports the goals to include more voices and increase access to Oregon heritage that are part of the Oregon Heritage Plan.
 

The meeting is accessible to people with disabilities. Special accommodations may be made with at least three days of advance notice by calling (503) 986-0690.
 

More information about the National Register of Historic Places process is online at www.oregonheritage.org.

Salem, OR - The Electronic Government Portal Advisory Board (EPAB) will meet at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025. The meeting will take place remotely via the internet on Microsoft Teams and is open to the public. The agenda and handouts will be posted on the advisory board's website.

• What: Meeting of the Electronic Government Portal Advisory Board  

• When: Wednesday, February 12, 2025, 3:00 pm -- 4:30 pm

• Where: Microsoft Teams (Join the meeting online) 

  • Call: 1-503-446-4951 | Conference ID: 405 380 715#

• Who: Members of the Electronic Government Portal Advisory Board 

The Legislature established the advisory board with enactment of ORS 276A.270-276. The board will advise the State Chief Information Officer (CIO) on key decisions and strategic choices about how the State CIO manages and operates the state's web portal services.

The Oregon.gov portal is the connection point for citizens to access state agency services and information on the internet. The board provides oversight to specific websites, services and online payments where agencies choose to utilize the State CIO's E-Government program as their service provider.

With the board's advice, the State CIO wants to make the Oregon web portal services and their operation as effective as they can be for Oregonians to interact with state government.  

Correction: This alert has been updated to accuratly report the law enforcement case number. 

(Salem) -- The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS), Child Welfare Division, asks the public to help find Jaden Robertson, age 17, a child in foster care who went missing from Salem on Jan. 30. She is believed to be in danger.

ODHS asks the public for help in the effort to find Jaden and to contact 911 or local law enforcement if they believe they see her.

Jaden was last seen in Salem, it is possible that she is at an unhoused shelter in the Salem area.

Name: Jaden Lynne Robertson
Pronouns: She/her
Date of birth: Nov. 8, 2007
Height: 5-foot-3
Weight: 146 pounds
Hair: Brown
Eye color: Hazel
Other identifying information: Jaden was last seen wearing black leggings and shirt with a red, white and navy varsity jacket. She has a pierced nose.
Marion County Sheriff's Office Case #25-5143
National Center for Missing and Exploited Children #2042396

Sometimes when a child is missing they may be in significant danger and ODHS may need to locate them to assess and support their safety. As ODHS works to do everything it can to find these missing children and assess their safety, media alerts will be issued in some circumstances when it is determined necessary. Sometimes, in these situations, a child may go missing repeatedly, resulting in more than one media alert for the same child.

Report child abuse to the Oregon Child Abuse Hotline by calling 1-855-503-SAFE (7233).  This toll-free number allows you to report abuse of any child or adult to the Oregon Department of Human Services, 24 hours a day, seven days a week and 365 days a year.

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SALEM, OR -- Governor Tina Kotek has proclaimed February Tsunami and Earthquake Awareness Month in Oregon. 

In the past, Oregon has suffered considerable damage from moderate earthquake events--such as the 1993 Scotts Mills and Klamath Falls earthquakes--and from a deadly tsunami that originated in Alaska in 1964. 

Scientific evidence indicates that the State of Oregon is at risk for a much larger event associated with the Cascadia Subduction Zone that is expected to generate strong ground shaking and a destructive tsunami, similar to the event that occurred in Northeastern Japan on March 11, 2011.  

Loss of life and property is minimized by natural hazard mitigation planning and grant funding at the state, Tribal, and local levels, which reduce the impact of disasters through risk assessment and mitigation actions--such as seismic strengthening of existing buildings and public education on local tsunami evacuation routes. 

As a result, the Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM), within its role as chair of the Interagency Hazard Mitigation Team (IHMT), will be working with IHMT member agencies, federal partners, local jurisdictions, and neighboring states to highlight jurisdictional earthquake and tsunami mitigation strategies and provide education and information about individual preparedness for Oregon residents and visitors throughout the month of February and beyond. 

Watch our social media channels and website for preparedness tips and upcoming dates for the Tsunami Preparedness Roadshow that will be traveling to numerous coastal communities February 27 through 28. 

RESOURCES 

• Tips for Earthquake Preparedness 
• What to Do If You're Driving When an Earthquake Hits 
• How to Prepare for Tsunamis and Help Your Community Become More Prepared    
• Be2Weeks Ready Toolkit 
• Learn About the Cascadia Subduction Zone Hazards and Preparedness 
• Learn About Cascadia Island Mapping 
• Oregon's Tsunami Inundation Map (TIM) Series 

FIRE POLICY COMMITTEE

MEETING SCHEDULED

Salem, Ore. -- Taylor Swift and football fans have something in common again: A variety of fun, Super Bowl wagers are now available through the Oregon Lottery's DraftKings Sportsbook.

For this year's match up of the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles, DraftKings Sportsbook is once again offering themed bets based on Taylor Swift songs. "Shake It Off" allows you to bet on the Eagles scoring first and the Chiefs taking home the win. The "Déjà vu" wager has the Chiefs winning by exactly three points. For "Wildest Dreams," Travis Kelce will score the first and last touchdowns of the game.

Oregon Lottery debuted sports betting in October 2019 and has seen more than $2.6 billion wagered since its launch. Oregon Lottery's Sports Betting Products Manager Kerry Hemphill is looking forward to another Super Bowl influenced by the "Taylor effect."

"The combination of celebrities, funny commercials, and of course, big plays at this event help generate the most interest in sports betting we see all year," said Hemphill. "The Super Bowl also attracts more casual sports betters who want to take advantage of the fun wagers offered."

"Prop bets" are a Super Bowl betting option that fall outside of traditional game plays. This year, prop bets range from who wins the coin toss to the color of the Gatorade dumped on the winning coach. A few other examples offered this year include:

• Will any player break the Super Bowl pass yards record?
• Which team will be leading at halftime?  
• Who will be the game's MVP?

During last year's Super Bowl, Oregon players placed 382,000 bets through DraftKings Sportsbook, with wagers totaling $6.9 million, up by more than $1.5 million from the previous year. The player with the biggest win of the day in 2024 placed a $20,000 bet on the Chiefs to win, at just over even money, and won $20,400.

You must be 21 years or older to place a sports wager in Oregon. Oregon Lottery reminds players to utilize the safer play features within the DraftKings app, such as setting wager limits or cool off periods. For more information on making changes to your gambling and other helpful resources visit Oregon Problem Gambling Resource at opgr.org or call 1-877-MYLIMIT to chat or text with a certified counselor. Help is free, confidential and it works.

To play Oregon Lottery's DraftKings Sportsbook or for more detail about wagers offered during the game, go to https://www.oregonlottery.org/sports/.

Since the Oregon Lottery began selling tickets on April 25, 1985, it has earned nearly $16.5 billion for economic development, public education, outdoor school, state parks, veteran services, and watershed enhancements. For more information on the Oregon Lottery visit www.oregonlottery.org.

All Kiona-Benton City Schools are on a two-hour delay today. No AM Tri-Tech or breakfast.

(Portland, Ore.) - After seven days of intensive mediation, initiated at the request of Oregon Governor Tina Kotek, and after 26 days on strike (and counting), the Oregon Nurses Association (ONA) today reached a tentative agreement with Providence Oregon at the 8 registered nurse (RN) bargaining units currently on strike. Those units include Providence St. Vincent, Providence Portland Medical Center, Providence Medford Medical Center, Providence Newberg, Providence Willamette Falls, Providence Milwaukie, Providence Hood River and Providence Seaside. (The hospitalists at St. Vincent Medical Center remain on strike and in negotiations.)

Broadly speaking, key provisions of the agreement include:

• Annual Step Increases & New Step 30: In 2026, nurses will receive annual step increases with a new Step 30 and additional fill-in steps added across all bargaining units. 
• Wage Increases: Across-the-board increases over the life of the contract and increases for members upon ratification.  
• Ratification Bonus: We were not able to achieve full retroactive pay. Instead, a portion of retro pay will be distributed as a bonus based on hours worked since contract expiration. 
• No Changes to Contract Expiration Dates: We were not able to achieve contract alignments. Current contract expiration dates will remain unchanged across all Providence Oregon facilities. 
• Break & Meal Penalty Pay: Nurses will automatically receive one hour of penalty pay for each missed break or lunch. 
• Statewide Health Benefits Workgroup: A workgroup will be established to evaluate and make recommendations on health benefits and the feasibility of a statewide health benefits trust. 
• Aetna Health Care Customer Service: A dedicated Aetna customer service team will be available for members to assist in navigating changes to employer-provided health insurance. 
• Staffing: Contract language memorializing Oregon's new staffing law and other hospital-specific benefits.  

Ratification votes will open on Thursday, February 6 at 8 a.m. and close on Friday, February 7 at 4 p.m. (Note: Due to inclement weather, ratification vote times for Providence Medford will be Thursday, February 6 from 8 a.m. and closing Saturday, February 8 at 4 p.m.)

Nurses will remain on strike during the vote and will return to work if tentative agreements are ratified.

Note: ONA will not provide further comment until after the vote closes.  

An Oregon Department of Corrections (DOC) adult in custody, Michael Cooper, died February 4, 2025. Cooper was incarcerated at Oregon State Penitentiary (OSP) in Salem and passed away at a local hospital. As with all in-custody deaths, the Oregon State Police have been notified, and the State Medical Examiner will determine cause of death.

Cooper entered DOC custody on December 12, 1989, from Multnomah County with a projected release date of September 20, 2025. Cooper was 75 years old. Next of kin has been notified.

DOC takes all in-custody deaths seriously. The agency is responsible for the care and custody of approximately 12,000 men and women who are incarcerated in 12 institutions across the state. While crime information is public record, DOC elects to disclose only upon request out of respect for any family or victims.

OSP is a multi-custody prison located in Salem that houses approximately 2,000 adults in custody. OSP is surrounded by a 25-foot-high wall with 10 towers. The facility has multiple special housing units including disciplinary segregation, behavioral health, intermediate care housing, and an infirmary (with hospice) with 24-hour nursing care. OSP participates in prison industries with Oregon Corrections Enterprises including the furniture factory, laundry, metal shop, and contact center. It provides a range of correctional programs and services including education, work-based education, work crews, and pre-release services. OSP was established in 1866 and, until 1959, was Oregon's only prison.

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PORTLAND, Ore.--A Tualatin, Oregon man was sentenced to federal prison today for conspiring to defraud the United States and filing false currency transaction reports.

David Katz, 48, was sentenced to 48 months in federal prison and three years' supervised release. He was also ordered to pay $44,877,254 in restitution to the IRS.

According to court documents and trial testimony, from January 2014 through December 2017, Katz, as president of Check Cash Pacific, Inc., conspired with others in the construction industry to defraud the United States by facilitating under-the-table payments to construction workers. To carry out the scheme, sham construction companies were created and used to cash more than $177 million in payroll checks at different Check Cash Pacific locations. The cash was used to pay construction workers under-the-table, with no taxes being withheld or reported to the IRS.

Construction companies would notify Katz when they planned to bring checks into one of his check cashing locations so that Katz could ensure he had enough cash on hand to complete the transaction. Hundreds of thousands of dollars of payroll checks were cashed daily and Katz was aware that at least one of his co-conspirators used a false name and social security number. Acting as compliance officer, Katz allowed hundreds of false regulatory reports to be filed knowing they contained the fake identity.

For his role in the scheme, Katz received a 2% commission on each transaction which, in total, amounted to more than $4 million. Over the course of their conspiracy, Katz and his co-conspirators prevented the IRS from collecting more than $44 million in payroll and income taxes due on the cash wages.

On December 2, 2021, a federal grand jury in Portland returned a five-count indictment charging Katz with one count of conspiracy to defraud the United States and four counts of filing false currency transaction reports with FinCEN. On June 12, 2024, a federal jury in Portland found  Katz guilty of all charges.

This case was investigated by IRS Criminal Investigation. It was prosecuted by Robert S. Trisotto and Andrew T. Ho, Assistant U.S. Attorneys for the District of Oregon.

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PUC HOLDING WORKSHOP ON WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLANNING AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH
Public comment invited

SALEM, Ore. -- In 2024, the Oregon Public Utility Commission (PUC) ordered investor-owned electric utilities, including Portland General Electric, PacifiCorp, and Idaho Power, to work with PUC staff to evolve their wildfire mitigation plans. This included updates to the plan, inclusion of specific data, as well as exploration of community outreach methods and their effectiveness. The PUC is hosting this public workshop to further discuss wildfire mitigation plans and their evolution to ensure safe and reliable utility services for customers.

The PUC invites the public to learn about the work of the investor-owned utilities on wildfire mitigation planning and outreach and are invited to provide public comment on this matter.

Workshop Details

When: Thursday, February 6, 2025, from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Public comment is expected to be solicited at about 2 p.m.

View the workshop notice for access to the workshop agenda and a link to the Zoom session or phone number at: https://bit.ly/3CwGCXR

Written comments accepted

• Public Comment Form online
• email licComments@puc.oregon.gov">PUC.PublicComments@puc.oregon.gov  
• Call 503-378-6600 or 800-522-2404 (all relay calls accepted)
• Mail comments to: Oregon Public Utility Commission, Attn: AHD -- UM 2340, PO Box 1088, Salem OR 97308-1088
   

Stay Informed

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POLICE POLICY COMMITTEE

MEETING SCHEDULED

The Police Policy Committee of the Board on Public Safety Standards and Training will hold a regular meeting on February 20, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. in the Governor Victor G. Atiyeh Boardroom at the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training located at 4190 Aumsville Hwy SE, Salem, Oregon. For further information, please contact Juan Lopez at (503) 551-3167.

To view the Police Policy Committee's live-stream and other recorded videos, please visit DPSST's official YouTube page at https://www.youtube.com/@DPSST.

1. Introductions

2. Approve November 21, 2024, Meeting Minutes

3. Administrative Closures Consent Agenda (The following items to be ratified by one vote)
    Presented by Jennifer Levario

    a) Keith Byrd; DPSST No. 37928

        Basic, Intermediate and Advanced Police Certifications

    b) John Carter; DPSST No. 64289
        Basic, Management and Supervisory Police Certifications

    c) Maxwell Casquerio; DPSST No. 55070
        Basic Police Certification

    d) Robert Cheek; DPSST No. 62955
        Basic Police Certification

    e) Chris Uehara; DPSST No. 23999
        Basic, Intermediate, Advanced, Supervisory and Management Police Certifications

    f) Trevor Middleton; DPSST No. 56655
        Basic Police Certification

    g) Richard Steinbronn; DPSST No. 32940

        Basic, Intermediate, Advanced and Supervisory Police Certifications

    h) Michael Nork; DPSST No. 43679
        Basic, Intermediate and Advanced Police Certifications

    i) Christian Salinas; DPSST No. 59227
        Basic and Intermediate Police Certifications

4. Bradley McIntyre; DPSST No. 35126; Portland Police Bureau
   Presented by Jennifer Levario

5. Jeremiah Oswald; DPSST No. 60805; Washington County Sheriff's Office
   Presented by Jennifer Levario

6. Jared Paul; DPSST No. 57056; Oregon State Police Department
    Presented by Jennifer Levario

7. Jeromy Pilon; DPSST No. 54019; Newberg-Dundee Police Department
    Presented by Jennifer Levario

8. Agency Update

9. Next Police Policy Committee Meeting -- May 22, 2025, at 10:00 a.m.

Administrative Announcement

This is a public meeting, subject to the public meeting law and it will be recorded. Deliberation of issues will only be conducted by Police Policy Committee members unless permitted by the Chair. Individuals who engage in disruptive behavior that impedes official business will be asked to stop being disruptive or leave the meeting. Additional measures may be taken to have disruptive individuals removed if their continued presence poses a safety risk to the other persons in the room or makes it impossible to continue the meeting.

Agency announces leadership changes, embarks on comprehensive review of care and services adults in custody receive across Oregon.

UPDATED:  The quote below is attributed to Director Michael Reese.

Salem, OR -- Today, the Oregon Department of Corrections (DOC) announced a significant reform initiative to overhaul the division that provides healthcare to adults in custody (AICs). The agency is addressing long-standing issues where AICs receive care at correctional facilities across Oregon. DOC will engage industry experts to improve its Health Services Division, and has taken steps to enhance staffing, enact operational changes, and innovate its pharmacy operations.

"The health and well-being of those in our care is a high priority. Too often the people coming into our prison system have complex medical conditions, high mental health needs, substance use disorders, and co-occurring disorders. It's also an aging population with approximately 1,400 adults in custody age 60 years or older. We recognize the challenges facing correctional healthcare in Oregon, and as an agency we are dedicated to addressing them with innovation and process improvement.

Patient-centered care must be central to what we do, and I am grateful for the dedication and hard work of our healthcare staff. As we move forward, I am committed to a transparent process of change in our Health Services Division to ensure we have the leadership, resources, and support needed to provide the highest standard of care," stated DOC Director Michael Reese.

The initiative includes the following actions:

• DOC took action today to separate Health Services Assistant Director Joe Bugher and Chief of Medicine Dr. Warren Roberts and begin a comprehensive review of DOC's healthcare delivery system. Deputy Director Heidi Steward will lead the Health Services Division until the review is complete. DOC named Dr. Michael Seale as Interim Chief of Medicine. Dr. Seale brings 28 years of leadership experience in correctional medicine with a track record of integrating medical, dental, and behavioral health services for acute and chronic conditions.
• DOC has hired Falcon Correctional and Community Services, Inc., a national consulting firm specializing in correctional healthcare. Falcon will conduct the comprehensive review of DOC's healthcare delivery system including policies, practices, and the overall quality of care provided.
• DOC will hire a dedicated Health Services Recruiter tasked with attracting qualified professionals such as physicians, nurses, mental health practitioners, and support staff. DOC will also implement an enhanced Electronic Health Records (EHR) system to improve documentation, data tracking, and communication across all DOC facilities.

"Nationwide and around the world, we have learned that people who experience incarceration are far more likely than others to have complex medical and behavioral health conditions. As a nation, we have a legal and moral obligation to meet those needs when people are in our care and custody, addressing clinical concerns, and returning better neighbors to our communities. Traditional models of healthcare delivery in correctional settings must be elevated in order to meet this need, and our teams specialize in this type of assessment and implementation of change," said Dr. Robin Timme, a forensic psychologist and vice president at Falcon Correctional and Community Services, Inc., an organization with a history of partnering with correctional agencies across the country.

(Salem, Ore.) -- The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) Office of Resilience and Emergency Management (OREM) is pleased to announce the recipients of its Resilience Hubs and Networks grant. A total of 87 organizations from across the state have been selected to receive a portion of this transformative funding. A full list of awardees can be found on the ODHS OREM website.
 

The Resilience Hubs and Networks Grant program, funded through House Bill 3409 passed by the Oregon Legislature in 2023, allocated $10 million to help develop resilience hubs and networks throughout the state.
 

A resilience hub is a location where people come together daily to share resources, support one another and find resources during emergencies. A resilience network is an association of facilities, organizations, resource providers or service providers outside of a physical resilience hub facility that collectively serve the purposes of a resilience hub.
 

One recipient, the Spray General Store in Spray, Oregon, is featured in this story as an example of how this grant is helping small communities build stronger, more resilient futures. "When they told me I got our grant, and they told me we could have heat I got really choked up. I got really emotional. Rarely do we get funding for building issues. That bathroom and kitchen are really freezing. We would hear people scream when they went into the bathroom. Getting heat in the kitchen and bathroom is going to be a game changer for us," Joni Kabana, Spray General Store event and building manager, said. 
 

"We knew there was a need for the resilience hubs and networks grant funding in Oregon, but I was blown away when I learned that there were 700 applicants from across the state! I am pleased that our initial investment of $10M is supporting 87 localized projects, including building repair, outreach, communications and emergency response equipment, vehicles, training, operational expenses, and more. Communities and organizations are best situated to identify needs, and prepare and respond to emergencies and disasters--and ultimately to shape their own resilience. This program helps to do just that," Representative Pam Marsh, sponsor of House Bill 3409, said.
 

Ed Flick, OREM Director, said, "This grant is a game changer for Oregon. The streamlined application process and the flexibility to support a wide range of projects really underscores the truth that local communities know best what they need to thrive."
 

With more than 700 applications submitted, 87 applications were chosen to receive funding--highlighting the overwhelming demand and the critical importance of this program. $2 million was set aside to provide each of the Nine Tribes of Oregon with $222,222. 
 

Grant recipients had the option to apply for funding to support their current or emerging resilience hubs or networks, and/or to receive a pre-designed package of essential emergency equipment called a typed package.  These 'typed packages' are specifically designed set of supplies to help communities stay safe before, during and after emergencies. Last week ODHS OREM contracted with an Oregon company, Fixed Resilience, to assemble and deliver these packages to 18 grant recipients, ensuring that communities have the tools they need to respond effectively when disasters strike.
 

This innovative program is not just about responding to emergencies -- it's about building long-term resilience and strengthening the fabric of communities across Oregon.

Learn more about the Resilience Hubs and Networks grant at www.oregon.gov/odhs/emergency-management/Pages/resilience-grants.aspx

Hines, Ore. -- The Bureau of Land Management invites you to share your thoughts about the draft Environmental Impact Statement for Allotment Management Plans in the Bridge Creek Area on north Steens Mountain. A virtual public meeting to share information, hear comments, and answer questions is set for February 13, 2025, at 5 p.m. PST.

The Bridge Creek Area Allotment Management Plans EIS analyzes several alternatives for livestock management and related actions across 26,378 acres in southeastern Oregon near the town of Frenchglen. The alternatives will consider issuance of 10-year grazing permits to up to three applicants for grazing preference, and approval of four AMPs that outline seasonal grazing systems, grazing utilization thresholds, monitoring, and range developments.

For more information and to pre-register for the meeting, please visit https://bit.ly/BridgeCreekMeeting.

Documents related to the project are available on the BLM's National Environmental Policy Act Register at https://tinyurl.com/BLMBCAEIS. 

-- BLM --

The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America's public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.

Salem, OR - The State Government Artificial Intelligence Advisory Council will meet at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025. The meeting will take place remotely via the internet on Microsoft Teams and is open to the public. The agenda and handouts will be posted on the council's website.

• What: Meeting of the State Government Artificial Intelligence Advisory Council  

• When: Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025, 11 a.m. to noon. 

• Where: Join a Microsoft Teams Meeting by ID | Microsoft Teams 

  • Meeting ID: 248 640 172 639 Passcode: XM2p9p8D

• Phone: +1 503-446-4951 Phone conference ID: 346 290 669#

• Who: State Government Artificial Intelligence Advisory Council   

The State Government Artificial Intelligence Advisory Council is established by Governor Kotek's Executive Order 23-26, Establishing a State Government Artificial Intelligence Advisory Council.

The purpose of the Council is to recommend an action plan to guide awareness education, and usage of artificial intelligence in state government that aligns with the state's policies, goals, and values and supports public servants to deliver customer service more efficiently and effectively. The recommended action plan shall include concrete executive actions, policies and investments needed to leverage artificial intelligence while honoring transparency, privacy, and diversity, equity, and inclusion. 

Meetings of the State Government Artificial Intelligence Advisory Council are open to the public. 

Public comment may be made during the meeting. Sign-up for public comment is required as spots are limited. Sign-up closes Monday, Feb. 10 at noon. Written comment will also be accepted. Written comment can be submitted by mail to the Council Support Office at 550 Airport Rd SE Suite C, Salem, OR 97301 or online via the office form. 

Accommodations can be arranged for persons with disabilities, and alternate formats of printed material are available upon request. Please contact Enterprise Information Services at 503-378-3175 at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting to request accommodations. Closed captioning is included on the Microsoft Teams meeting.

Links:

• State Government Artificial Intelligence Advisory Council webpage: https://www.oregon.gov/eis/Pages/ai-advisory-council.aspx

• Executive Order 23-26: https://www.oregon.gov/gov/eo/eo-23-26.pdf

• Join a Microsoft Teams Meeting: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-teams/join-a-meeting Meeting ID: 248 640 172 639 Passcode: XM2p9p8D

• Sign-up for public comment: https://forms.office.com/g/8NPeQbXRrA

• Online comments submission: https://forms.office.com/g/5ecMVUWbbi

Volunteers from the Oregon Department of Revenue will help taxpayers file their federal and state tax returns using the free combination of IRS Direct File and Direct File Oregon in three locations next week.

Dates and locations include:

Tuesday, February 4

Crook County Library

175 NW Meadow Lakes Drive, Prineville, OR 97754

8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Wednesday, February 5

Pendleton Public Library

502 SW Dorion Ave, Pendleton, OR 97801

8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Thursday, February 6

The Dalles Wasco County Library

722 Court Street, The Dalles, OR 97058

10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Space in the libraries hosting these events may be limited and staff and participants may be apprehensive about speaking with the media.

Please adhere to the following guidelines in covering the free tax assistance clinics.

• Check with your local library before arriving to conduct interviews, shoot photographs or video, and check in with library staff when you arrive.
• It would also be helpful to email obin.maxey@dor.oregon.gov">robin.maxey@dor.oregon.gov to let the department know you are coming.
• Respect the confidentiality of personal and confidential tax information by not publishing pictures or video that shows anyone's tax return information.

Note to radio news directors: We have available localized audio clips with date and time of each event from Megan Denison, Personal Tax and Compliance Division director at the Department of Revenue. Audio files can't be attached to releases in FlashAlert, but if you'd like to use the files, email obin.maxey@oregon.gov" target="_blank" title="mailto:robin.maxey@oregon.gov">robin.maxey@dor.oregon.gov directly and he will send them to you.

Department public information officers will not be at each site and department volunteers are not trained in media relations. 

(Portland, Ore.) - The providers and nurses at Providence Women's Clinic have reached a tentative agreement (TA) with Providence, demonstrating that when Providence negotiates in good faith and truly listens to the concerns of its caregivers, reaching a fair deal is possible. While the providers at the Women's Clinic are eager to return to their patients and resume the vital work of caring for their community, they remain steadfast in their solidarity with their colleagues. 

"Our members have made significant sacrifices to stand up for fair wages, safe staffing, and the ability to provide quality care to their patients," said Dr. Charlie Saltalamacchia. "This agreement at Providence Women's Clinic proves that solutions are within reach when Providence negotiates in good faith and prioritizes investment in their most valuable asset; their caregivers. The same commitment to fair bargaining must be extended to all remaining negotiations so that every caregiver can return to work with dignity and respect."

These are the first-ever contracts for both the registered nurses (RNs) and providers and they have secured key rights that are standard in union contracts, such as protections for leaves of absence, seniority, union representation, membership recognition, and a formal grievance process. Throughout this strike, these bargaining teams have worked tirelessly to find solutions and push negotiations forward. The overwhelming participation from providers and nurses has sent a clear message: healthcare workers will not back down when it comes to advocating for their patients and their profession.

For RNs, the major wins include: 

• A new 25-step wage scale based on years of experience, resulting in 4%-20% pay increases for most RNs, plus across-the-board (ATB) raises in the second year. 
• Extra pay for evening shifts, precepting, and per diem work. 
• More than double the current funding for professional development. 
• A new clinical ladder with significant pay increases at each advanced level. 
• A ratification bonus for all currently employed RNs. 

For Providers, the key achievements include: 

• Industry-leading protections for physician time and competitive incentives for additional work. 
• Wage increases of 7.5%-15% for Advanced Practice Providers (APPs). 
• Increased professional development funds for APPs. 
• New procedures to ensure time deducted from leave banks is accurate. 

The tentative agreement reached at Providence Women's Clinic is an important step forward, but our fight isn't over. Many nurses and providers across Providence are still in mediation, working toward a fair contract. It's time for Providence to take all negotiations seriously and commit to resolving the remaining contracts so that every healthcare worker wins the agreement they deserve.

The ratification vote opens Monday, February 3 and closes on Tuesday, February 4 at 7 p.m.

The State Historic Preservation Office is offering grants for work on historic properties and for archaeology projects. The annual grants fund up to $20,000 in matching funds for preservation projects. Both grant programs support the goals of the Oregon Historic Preservation Plan.

The Preserving Oregon Grants fund preservation of historic properties listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Work may include non-maintenance preservation like window repair, roof work, foundation projects, plumbing, and electrical needs. Recently funded projects include preservation of the following historic properties.

• Elks Building, Medford
• Ashland Parks Foundation
• Aurora Colony Historical Society
• Friends of Santiam Pass Ski Lodge, Linn County
• Gordon House Conservancy, Silverton
• Southern Oregon Historical Society, Hanley Farm

Preserving Oregon Grants can also fund archaeology projects for significant work contributing toward identifying, preserving and/or interpreting archaeological sites. Archaeology projects by Southern Oregon University Lab of Anthropology were funded last year.

The Diamonds in the Rough Grants help restore or reconstruct the facades of buildings that have been heavily altered over the years. These grants return buildings to their historic appearance and potentially qualify them for historic register designation (local or national). Recent façade projects have taken place in Baker City, Independence, Lebanon, The Dalles, Union.

The online grant application is simple to use and includes plenty of support. Free, online grant workshops specific to these grant programs and how to use the online grant application will be offered. Visit the Oregon Heritage grants webpage to register.

• February 18, 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. for Preserving Oregon Grants historic property projects. Register for access.
• February 18, 2:30 p.m. -- 3:30 p.m. for Preserving Oregon Grants historic archaeology projects. Register for access.
• February 19, 2:30 p.m. -- 3:30 p.m. for Diamonds in the Rough building façade projects. Register for access.
   

Recorded trainings and tips are also online. To learn more about the grants and workshops visit www.oregonheritage.org or contact Kuri Gill at i.Gill@oprd.oregon.gov">Kuri.Gill@oprd.oregon.gov or 503-986-0685.

I-84 eastbound remains closed between Exit 304 in Baker City and Exit 374 in Ontario due to a crash at milepost 332 (2 miles east of the Plano Road Interchange). Traffic stuck at the scene at the time of the incident has been cleared. Crews continue working to remove the truck from the guardrail and clean up diesel. The closure is expected to continue for several more hours. Delay travel if possible. If you do travel, be prepared for delays and winter travel conditions. Stay on main highways and avoid following GPS navigation devices, as they could lead you onto routes that are in worse condition or not maintained during winter.

Salem, Oregon -- Oregon's Arts and Culture Caucus, the largest bipartisan caucus in the state, will announce its legislative priorities at the 2025 Arts and Culture Caucus Kick-off Event from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 12, at the Elsinore Theatre in Salem. The event is free but RSVPs are required for attendance.

The program will be hosted and curated by jazz artist, educator and 2020 Governor's Arts Award recipient Darrell Grant and will feature performers and culture bearers from around the state including Oregon native and Grammy award-winning artist esperanza spalding.

Event sponsors are Oregon Community Foundation, Creative West (formerly WESTAF), the Cultural Advocacy Coalition Foundation and Friends of Rob Nosse. The event is organized in collaboration with the Cultural Advocacy Coalition of Oregon, the Oregon Arts Commission, Oregon Community Foundation and the Oregon Cultural Trust.

"The Oregon arts and culture community is what makes Oregon a special place," said Dana Whitelaw, chair of the Cultural Advocacy Coalition of Oregon. "Come support our work and hear how this legislative session will help our field thrive and grow. "

Coordinated by Rep. Rob Nosse (D-Portland) and Sen. Dick Anderson (R-Lincoln City), the Arts and Culture Caucus includes 27 Legislators who serve as a resource to the full Oregon Legislature on key issues impacting the arts and culture sector.

"The interest in this Caucus, and its rapid growth, just show how much people value the arts and culture organizations in Oregon and how important it is that we support this sector," said Rep. Nosse. "We look forward to working with the arts community and our colleagues in the Legislature on a package of bills in 2025."

"Inside the Legislature, we can find strong bipartisan bonds across the aisle with the Arts and Culture Caucus," added Sen. Anderson. "I have witnessed the value of having a thriving arts and cultural community within the cities I represent. Recognizing this value and assisting its growth throughout all of Oregon is needed; it is an endeavor I am excited to be part of."

The Arts and Culture Caucus launched in early 2023 in recognition of the vital role arts and culture play in the livability and prosperity of Oregon communities -- and in enriching the lives of Oregonians.  

Membership of the Caucus also includes Rep. Tom Anderson (D-South Salem); Rep. Ben Bowman (D-Tigard/Metzger/South Beaverton); Rep. Lucetta Elmer (R- McMinnville); Sen. Lew Frederick (D-North/Northeast Portland); Rep. David Gomberg (D-Otis); Rep. Dacia Grayber (D-Southwest Portland/East Beaverton); Rep. Annessa Hartman (D-Gladstone); Rep. Cyrus Javadi (R-Astoria); Rep. Emerson Levy (D-Bend/South Redmond/Tumalo/Sisters); Rep. John Lively (D-Springfield); Sen. James Manning Jr. (D-North Eugene/West Eugene/Veneta); Rep. Kevin Mannix (R-Keizer/North Salem); Rep. Pam Marsh (D-Ashland); Sen. Mark Meek (D-Clackamas County); Rep. Travis Nelson (D-Northeast Portland); Rep. Courtney Neron (D-Wilsonville/King City/Sherwood/Tigard); Rep. Daniel Nguyen (D-Lake Oswego/ Southwest Portland); Rep. Hoa Nguyen (D-East Portland/Damascus); Sen. Deb Patterson (D-Salem); Rep. Hai Pham (D-South Hillsboro/West Beaverton); Sen. Lisa Reynolds (D-Northeast Washington County); Rep. Ricki Ruiz, (D-Gresham); Rep. Greg Smith (Umatilla/Morrow/Gilliam/Sherman Counties); Rep. Thuy Tran (D-Northeast Portland); Rep. Jules Walters (D-West Linn/Tualatin).  

"Arts and culture are so important to Oregon," added Rep. Nosse. "All around our state, every day there are concerts, comedy events, public hearings, podcasts, theatrical performances, debates and community events that bring the people of our state together. We must support the cultural and community hubs in our neighborhoods, and I hope this caucus will continue to ensure arts and culture thrive in this state."

Caucus members work closely with stakeholders including the Oregon Arts Commission, the Oregon Cultural Trust (and its Statewide Partners) and the Cultural Advocacy Coalition of Oregon to stay informed on the latest research and issues. It also sets the agenda on priorities for arts and culture legislation.

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Employer Led Resume Workshop for Veteran and Military Spouses

Kennewick, WA., January 16, 2025

Join us for an employer led resume workshop designed specifically for veterans and military spouses on February 12, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. at WorkSource Columbia Basin, 815 N. Kellogg St. Suite D, Kennewick, WA 99336. You’ll have a chance to collaborate with local employers to gain insights into crafting targeted resumes that effectively showcase your skills and experiences, increase your chances of securing interviews and advancing in your career. A well-crafted resume is a powerful tool for opening doors to new opportunities.

Are you tired of submitting countless job applications without getting any interview calls? Do you wonder what happens behind the scenes when your resume lands in the hands of recruiters and HR professionals? If so, join us for an eye-opening workshop designed to give you the insider knowledge you need to stand out in today’s competitive job market. Here’s what you can expect:

1. Resume Secrets Unveiled: Learn exactly what employers look for in a winning resume. Discover the key elements that make your application shine.
2. Crafting Compelling Cover Letters: Get a comprehensive overview of cover letter writing. Learn how to tailor your cover letter to grab attention and showcase your unique value.
3. Mastering Interviews: Acquire essential interviewing techniques from seasoned professionals. Nail that next interview with confidence!
4. LinkedIn as Your Secret Weapon: Understand how to leverage LinkedIn effectively. Build a powerful online presence that attracts recruiters and potential employers.
5. Skills Transferability: Explore how to translate your skills across different roles. Discover overlapping opportunities in related fields.

But that’s not all! At the end of the workshop, you’ll have the opportunity for a personalized resume review by our expert panel. Imagine having your resume fine-tuned by professionals who know exactly what employers want!

Don’t miss out on this chance to supercharge your career prospects. Reserve your spot on the workshop calendar at WorkSourceWA.com – search Kennewick. Seats are limited, so act fast!

For questions, please contact Scott Stewart

By phone: 509-734-5905

By email: Scott.Stewart@esd.wa.gov

2025 Board on Public Safety Standards & Training

 and Policy Committee

Open Vacancy -- Recruitments

The Board on Public Safety Standards & Training (BPSST) and established Policy Committees have open vacancies looking to be filled before the end of the year! The current vacancies are as follows:

BPSST: All Board applications must be submitted through Workday.com

• One member who is a sheriff recommended to the Governor by the Oregon State Sheriffs' Association
• One person representing non-management law enforcement 
• Representative of the collective bargaining unit that represents the largest number of individual workers in the DOC
• Public Member

Policy Committees: All Policy Committee applications must be submitted by March 20, 2025.

Telecommunications Policy Committee:

• One person representing telecommunicators

Private Security/Investigator Policy Committee:

• One person representing armed private security professionals
• One person representing persons who monitor alarms
• Two persons who are investigators licensed under ORS 703.430, one of whom is in private practice
• Two person who are investigators licensed under ORS 703.430, one of whom is recommended by the Oregon State Bar
• One person representing the public who has never been employed or utilized as a private security provider or investigator
• One person representing the retail industry

Private Investigator Sub-Committee:

• Currently licensed private investigator
• Currently licensed private investigator
• Currently licensed private investigator
• Currently licensed investigator from PSIPC
• OSB-appointed, currently licensed private investigator from PSIPC

To inquire about a vacancy, please visit Department of Public Safety Standards & Training : Board on Public Safety Standards & Training and Policy Committees : Boards and Committees : State of Oregon.

If interested in applying for a Policy Committee position, please complete and submit the Policy Committee Interest Form found under the 'Board and Committee Resources' section of the website listed above.

If interested in applying for a BPSST position, please complete the online application at Workday Board and Commission Opportunities. (Please note that an account may need to be created if not already in Workday)

For further information regarding the Board on Public Safety Standards and Training or its respective Policy Committees, please contact Juan Lopez at (503) 551-3167 or juan.lopez-hernandez@dpsst.oregon.gov.

Thank you,

DPSST Board & Committees Staff

Supporting documents are available via the following link:  https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/997
Board of Directors Meeting Schedule & Information:  https://www.wwps.org/district/information/school-board/board-meeting-schedul