Police
The City of McMinnville and its Police Department has become a part of, or engaged in, programs to make our community safer and more livable. These types of community policing programs and policy initiatives are done to make our city a safer and healthier place to live, learn, work, and play.
Recently I have received communication regarding current MPD policies surrounding the police department’s use of force guidelines.
On May 28, 2019, the City Council voted to amend McMinnville’s camping ordinance (MMC 8.36). This was done in response to a number of court cases and
When people die at home, police officers often respond to assist their families. One such death particularly stands out for McMinnville Officer Mike LaRue — that of Vietnam vet Ronald Fredrickson.
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K9’s Axell and Tucker, their handlers and The McMinnville Police Department would like to thank the citizen group who organized and donated to the purchase of ballistic vests for our K9’s.
The McMinnville Police Department is proud to announce that Community Support Coordinator, Pam Ramsey, is the recipient of the 2016 Ken Davis Unsung Hero Award given by the Special Olympics of Oregon.
McMinnville Police Department is located at 121 SW Adams Street, McMinnville, Oregon 97128. At the corner of 2nd street and SW Adams, adjacent to the Fire Department and the Public Library.
The Special Operations Division is comprised of the person/property crimes investigations section, the School Resource Officer Program, the Professional Standards, Accreditation, and training function, Evidence/Property and Parking Enforcement.


