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The Woodburn Police Department Motor Unit is a highly visible, safe, and efficient resource utilized to enforce traffic regulations. The Motor Unit is staffed by two officers deployed on motorcycles after receiving highly specialized motorcycle and traffic investigation/enforcement training. They serve many functions to include:

The officers and sergeants assigned to Patrol Services respond emergency and non-emergency calls for service, 24 hours per day, 7 days per seek. 18 police officers and four sergeants divided into four teams make up this unit and are committed to providing excellent customer service. Patrol teams work 12 hour shifts from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm on day shift and from 6:00 pm to 6:00 am on night shift.

The Woodburn Police Department implemented a K-9 program in 2002.  The department currently has two K-9 officer/dog teams that work in the Operations Division.  Our K-9 officers receive specialized training in handling and caring for a police K9.

Canines have a tremendous value to our community.  Given their keen sense of smell, they are able to locate people who have committed serious crimes that a police officer otherwise may not find. 

In 2017, the Woodburn Police Department partnered with the Marion County Sheriff’s Office, the Salem Police Department and the Marion County Health and Human Services Department in the formation of a Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCRT).  This program is grant funded through the Oregon Health Authority.

Neighborhood Watch Program

The Neighborhood Watch Program is the cornerstone of all crime prevention programs. It enlists the active participation of citizens, in cooperation with law enforcement, to reduce burglaries and other neighborhood crimes. Its primary purpose is the protection of property - yours and your neighbors.

The Records Unit consists of three full time records clerks. The Records Unit accepts, processes, distributes and maintains all police records.  The unit is responsible for compiling all records, distributing copies to prosecuting agencies and other law enforcement, or related agencies.  The records unit processes all public record requests for police records. They manage stolen property and missing person entries in the state and national databases; any court orders for expunction or sealing of records; and the retention of police records.

The Evidence Unit consists of one full time and one part time evidence technician.  The evidence unit is responsible for logging, accepting, and entering all evidence, prisoner property and found property taken in by department personnel.  The evidence technicians transport evidence to the Oregon State Police Crime Unit, when warranted.  The evidence technicians facilitate release of evidence for investigatory purposes, to the courts for prosecution and to the legal owner of property when appropriate.

The Code Enforcement Unit is staffed by two Community Service Officers (CSO’s) who are supervised within the Community Response Division.   CSO’s respond to thousands of calls for service ranging from animal complaints, graffiti abatement, tall grass, junked vehicles, parking, signs, garbage and other Woodburn ordinance violations.  CSO’s also participate in community wide education events to include the annual

The Woodburn Police Department has two School Resource Officers assigned to work within the Woodburn School District and are supervised within the Community Response Division.  The SRO’s work closely with school staff and students to provide a safe environment so that they can achieve their education goals.  Each SRO is selected through a competitive interview process and attends the National Association of School Resource Officers (NASRO) certification course.  SRO’s work to create positive relationships and role-modeling while working in the schools.  SRO’s often provide educational prese

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