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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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