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MESSAGE FROM



       SHERIFF





       PAT GARRETT








       175 YEARS OF PIONEERS







                   2018 was a significant year for WCSO as we honored the strong history of
                   our agency spanning over the last 175 years. A milestone, as significant as
                   an anniversary nearly two centuries in the making, naturally allows time to
                   reflect on our history and the type of legacy we build for the future. While
                   much has changed since Joseph Meek became the first Oregon Sheriff in
                   1843, law enforcement in Washington County still serves to maintain safe
                   communities where people establish roots, build homes, run businesses, work
                   and raise families. We proudly continue on that tradition today, with modern
                   deputies - well-trained and equipped - to navigate complex demands. Our

                   commitment to continuously evolve our practices and leverage technology
                   while remaining connected with our community enhances our ability to serve.
                   In this report, I proudly share how we work each day to keep Washington
                   County the safest urban county in Oregon, maintain safety for some of our
                   most vulnerable community members, evolve  community policing as well as
                   exciting advancements we are pioneering in forensic technology and crime
                   deterrents.


                   Our pioneering spirit is supported by a strong foundation, purposely simple
                   and clear: do your best, do the right thing, treat others the way you want to be
                   treated. These straight forward yet powerful guiding principles are designed

                   to remind us our top priority – serve with compassion and respect. No matter
                   how technology or our county landscape may evolve, if we always return
                   to our core values we know we will be successful for the next 175 years and
                   beyond.
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