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UPLIFTING COMMUNITY
Washington County is a great place to IT BEGINS AT SCHOOL
live, work and raise families. School Resource Officers (SRO) are deputies
assigned to serve schools in the unincorporated
As one of the four original counties in Oregon, neighborhoods of the county. They work in
we have a strong history in the community. collaboration with educators, students, parents
While much has changed over the last 175 and the community to reduce crime, drug
years, we continue our commitment to quality abuse, bullying and violence to help facilitate
training and high standards to best serve our a safe school environment. SROs present in the
rapidly growing and changing community. classroom on the criminal justice system and
the role of law enforcement in the community.
WCSO has always been a pioneer and leader SROs also foster positive relationships with
for public safety. We recognize and respect our students through participation in extra-
unique and diverse communities. We strive to curricular activities, community events and
ensure the safety and well-being of all through student awards.
fairness and justice.
CONNECTING WITH COMMUNITY
While safety is a priority, service, compassion We are stronger together. More than ever
and respect for all people must be the before, public safety is a shared responsibility.
cornerstone of our culture. To that end, we Cultivating relationships with the communities
strive to filter our actions through our core we serve allows us to connect, better assess
values:
needs and provide proactive crime prevention
education. Connectivity is key to building trust
Do your best and maintaining healthy relationships and is a
Do the right thing dedicated responsibility of WCSO. Community
Treat others the way you want to be treated Outreach Specialists work alongside our
uniformed deputies to build relationships
As one of the fastest growing counties in the within our community and provide ongoing
state it is hard to drive down the road without public safety education.
witnessing signs of population growth –
from new homes being built to roadway STAY CONNECTED
improvements. With new neighbors joining
us each day, it is essential our community Connect with your community and learn more
continues to feel safe and connected. about how we are pioneering new ways to
maintain public safety:
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