Oregon Knowledge Bank

The Choosing to Serve survey for Oregon current and former police officers is still open! The response so far as been AMAZING and we are always looking for more participants! We are especially looking for more women officers and former officers. Please share!

DPSST Research is seeking insight on what matters to Oregon law enforcement officers, and what has the potential to draw them to – and keep them in – a policing career. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2023_CTS_survey

Why are officers entering the field? Why is lateral movement so common? Why are officers leaving the profession before qualifying for retirement?

To answer these questions, DPSST has launched a statewide survey for current and former Oregon police officers of all ranks. This anonymous, research-based survey should only take a few minutes to complete, and it will be open until Jan. 30.

Here’s the link again: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2023_CTS_survey

Looking for something fun to do with the family?! The Oregon State Fair returns this Friday, 8/25/23 through Monday, 9/4/23! See more information below.

https://oregonstatefair.org/about/admission-dates-hours/

We have added another article to the Oregon Knowledge Bank! Check out this program with the City of Corvallis Police Department: https://okb.oregon.gov/Pages/targeting_alcohol_use_and_abuse.aspx

The sun is shining, and summertime is here! Stay safe on the roads this summer.
Wear your seat belts every trip, every time.
Remember that all children under age 13 should always ride correctly buckled in the back seat of the car.
Make sure car seats and booster seats are correctly installed and that any children riding with you are in the right seat for their ages and sizes.

Do you know the warning signs of elder abuse?
Victims of elder abuse may be slow to recognize and report the abuse. Too often, victims suffer in silence. For that reason, it is important to recognize the following warning signs.
• Any unexplained injury, or an injury that doesn’t fit with the given explanation.
• Situations where the elder is not given the opportunity to speak for herself or himself without the presence of the caregiver.
• Elders who become extremely withdrawn, non-communicative or non-responsive.
• Unusual depression.
• Frequent arguments between the caregiver and elderly person.
• Sudden changes in financial situations.
• Unpaid bills, overdue rent, utility shut-off notices.

Possible elder abuse should be reported through Oregon’s toll-free hotline: 1-855-503-SAFE (7233).

If not used properly, fireworks could land you in the emergency department. Children under 15 make up 36% of estimated firework related injuries.