Police
During a recent death investigation, a McMinnville police officer discovered that the deceased was a veteran. In an effort to show respect, both to the deceased veteran and to the surviving family, this officer left the scene, purchased a national flag and returned to the residence. The flag was placed respectfully over the deceased veteran for the transport from the residence to the funeral home.
Crime rates are calculated on the number of crimes divided by the population of a given geographical area. Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) is divided into three offense categories: Crimes against Persons, Crimes against Property and Behavioral Crimes.
Police Chaplains are local pastors or ministers that volunteer to assist the officers of the police department and to provide assistance at critical events and for emergency notifications to families.
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The Field Operations Division encompasses several sub-divisions or specialized programs designed to address specific needs within the community and to enhance the safety of its citizens. These programs include:
The purpose of this program is to allow business owners or managers to report cold shoplift/theft/criminal mischief incidents and submit their report, along with any evidence, to the police department for follow up.
Chief of Police:
Cord Wood
Phone:
(503) 434-7307
Email
Chief's Message
McMinnville Police Department
121 SW Adams St.
McMinnville, OR 97128
(503) 434-7307 Business Phone
(503) 434-2335 Business Fax
(503) 434-6500 Non-Emergency Dispatch - YCOM
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.
