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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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