Police Chief
Richard H. Stager

Core Values
Integrity, Professionalism, Fairness and Teamwork

Mission Statement
The Oregon Police Division is committed to excellence through partnership with the community that builds trust, reduces crime and creates a safe environment. Through education, enforcement and prevention, we will improve the quality of life by practicing our core beliefs of Integrity, Professionalism, Fairness and Teamwork.

The Oregon Police Division employs 47 sworn and 14 civilian employees. The Department serves a community of approximately 20,000 residents spanning an area of 28 square miles along the Lake Erie shoreline.

As a medium size department, each officer must develop a wide range of skills and is encouraged to pursue preliminary investigations, traffic enforcement and other specific duties where the situation merits. Because of the multitude of tasks performed, each officer becomes well rounded in all facets of law enforcement.

The Division maintains an investigations, vice/narcotics and juvenile bureau. In addition, a special response team is highly trained and capable of providing a specialized police response to dangerous or high risk situations.

The Oregon Police Division sponsors anti-drug abuse programs including the National DARE Program (Drug Abuse Resistance Education). The department also has a full-time juvenile officer and 2 school resource officers onsite in the schools working with children to promote personal safety and crime prevention.

The division maintains a bicycle and foot patrol from spring through fall to facilitate closer contact with the citizens in the neighborhoods. Officers are encouraged to cultivate positive working relationships with the citizens and businesses in their districts. The Oregon Police Department has implemented the Community Policing Concept.

Oregon is a city with a positive attitude about its future and pride for the values of its heritage. From the sprawling bay shore homes to the warm friendly neighborhoods and farmlands, Oregon residents share a community spirit that is committed to economic, educational and cultural growth.

Public Records Statement
The Oregon Police Division is committed to, and fully supportive of, providing access to public records in a timely manner. All public records are available for inspection during normal operating hours of the Police Records Bureau. We will also provide copies of public records free of charge subject to established guidelines.

We will assist you in your request for a public record to help insure that your request can be granted and that you receive the information you are seeking. We will also provide you with an explanation as to why any information is redacted from a record that you receive.

Our intent is to fully comply with all statutory and court ordered provisions of the current public records laws. We will withhold information only when we are authorized or required to do so by state and/or federal law. If you should feel that we are indiscriminately or illegally denying you access to a public record or information that you request please contact Sgt. K. Reno @ 419- 698-7053 or Lt. Hank Everitt @ 419-698-7103.

The following are crime statistics for the City of Oregon for crimes as reported to the FBI

Employment Eligibility Requirements
Must be at least 21 years of age by appointment; must have completed two years of course work in any discipline from an accredited college or university defined as completion of at least 60 semester credit hours or at least 90 quarter hours with a GPA no lower than 2.0, with copy of transcript provided with application as verification.

Within 120 days prior to appointment, must pass physical examination showing applicant free from cardiovascular & pulmonary diseases and able to meet the physical requirements and must pass physical fitness & psychological fitness evaluations and background check per Class Plan requirements.

Must establish residency within 10 miles of the city limits; must possess or successfully complete the Ohio Peace Officers Certification Program within 1 year from date of appointment and have at the time of appointment a valid Ohio Driver's License.

Performance/Responsibilities: Under general supervision, perform various duties to protect and serve the general public; enforce and uphold the laws set forth by the Constitution of the United States, the State of Ohio and the Charter of the City of Oregon; perform related duties as assigned. See further requirements, duties and responsibilities posted in City office.

In order to become a Police Officer in the City of Oregon an examination is given by the Civil Service Commission. The starting salary is $22.54 per hour and maximum reached in six (6) years is $27.69 per hour and includes excellent benefits. Interested candidates should call the City of Oregon Civil Service Commission at (419) 698-7095.