Hillsboro Police Host Citizen's Academy - 03/10/10 >The Hillsboro Police Community Enhancement Team brings the inside of police work out and available to the public during our ten-week law enforcement citizen's academy. Each Thursday night from March 18th through May 20th from 6:30 to 10:00 PM, academy members learn a variety of police topics from forensic science through police budgeting.
This effort is a very collaborative, connective and transparent way for community members to see inside the police department, to see how we work, but more importantly why we work the way we do and make the decisions we need to make.
The public is welcome to join the class. It is free and is held at our main police precinct located at 250 SE 10th Street, Hillsboro.
For more information and an application, please contact Mr. Daniel Lopez at (503) 681-6175
# # #
Hillsboro Police Employees Honored by Hillsboro Optimists - 03/09/10 >The Hillsboro Optimist Club held their annual Respect For Law Awards on March 9, 2010 at the Hillsboro Senior Center. This award honors local police for their dedication to and advocacy for youth.
This year the awardees were Brandon Peck, an HPD records specialist for his off duty coaching and mentoring of youth, and for leading by example. Also receiving the award was Officer Kevin Harrison, a Hillsboro police officer. Kevin was recognized for his ten years of coaching and mentoring kids while coaching a variety of levels with the Hillsboro Soccer Club. Kevin has been a great mentor of youth in this off duty endeavor.
Congratulations to these fine HPD employees and leaders in the community.
Photo attached ( Harrison left, Peck, right)
# # #
Hillsboro Police Partner in Drug Turn-In Event - 02/26/10 >Comunicación de Prensa – Evento Para Regresar Medicinas
El público podrá dejar sus medicinas recetadas o de venta libre que ya no quiera o no utilice; en el Departamento de Policía de Hillsboro localizada en el 250 SE 10th St. en Hillsboro, el 13 de marzo 2010 de las 10:00am hasta las 2:00pm
El Departamento de Policía de Hillsboro (HPD), Helping Empower Youth Together! (HEY!), y Oregon Medical Association Alliance (OMAA) se han juntado para crear el primer evento en el estado en cual los ciudadanos podrán regresar sus medicinas en una manera segura y saludable. Este evento contará con 24 ciudades del estado de Oregón cuales se unirán para mantener la seguridad de nuestros hogares y los jóvenes.
"Medicamentos no deseados e innecesarios dejados en los gabinetes de medicina en la casa representan un grave peligro para el abuso y la ingestión accidental por jóvenes. Les animo a que vengan a dejarlos para su destrucción. "- Jefe de Policía, Lila Ashenbrenner.
Este evento se dará información sobre el abuso de drogas, de la salud ambiental en la eliminación de las drogas, y consejos como ocultar sus medicamentos para prevenir el abuso por parte de adolescentes y otros.
Los agentes de policía, junto con los técnicos en evidencias aceptarán todas las medicinas recetadas y de venta libre (NO LIQUIDOS) del público para su destrucción en una instalación aprobada.
El personal de HEY!, y de HPD estarán disponibles para entrevistas con los medios de comunicación y hablaran sobre el impacto que esto tendrá en el mantener seguro nuestros adolescentes y niños.
Para más información contactar:
Policía - Michael Rouches (503) 681-5444
HEY!- Michelle Rodriguez (503) 681- 5363
OMAA- Leanna Lindquist (503) 619 – 8000
# # #
Hillsboro Police Partner in Prescription Drug Turn-In Event - 02/26/10 >The public will be able to drop off unwanted or unneeded prescription and non prescription medications on March 13, 2010 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Hillsboro Police Department located at 250 SE 10th Street in Hillsboro.
The Hillsboro Police Department is partnering with HEY! (Helping Empower Youth Together – Hillsboro), and the Oregon Medical Association Alliance for a first ever statewide prescription and over the counter drug turn in event. This event will feature 24 cities from around the state joining together to keep our homes and children safer.
"Unwanted and unneeded drugs sitting in medicine cabinets and around the house pose a serious danger for abuse and accidental ingestion by children. I encourage you to drop them off for destruction." – Chief Lila Ashenbrenner.
This event will feature drug abuse education, information of the environmental concerns of the disposal of drugs, and tips to lock up your meds to prevent abuse by teens and others.
Police Officers along with evidence technicians will accept all non-liquid prescription and non-prescription drugs from the public and package them for proper destruction at an approved facility.
Staff from HEY, HPD will be on hand for media interviews and information about the program and the impact this program will have on keeping teens and children and our environment safer.
For further info contact:
Police- Michael Rouches (503) 681-5444
HEY!- Michelle Rodriguez (503) 681- 5363
OMAA- Leanna Lindquist (503) 619 – 8000
# # #
***UPDATE***Dog Stolen from Car - 02/20/10 >This release updates the flashnews message sent yesterday regarding a missing dog.
On 2/20/10 at 11:00 am, the missing dog (Bella) was returned to her owner.
A woman from Vernonia discovered the missing dog running on Brookwood Ave yesterday and took the dog home for safekeeping. After seeing news reports on the dog, the woman contacted police and returned the dog.
It is unclear how the dog got to Brookwood Avenue, and the investigation continues.
Thanks to local media for coverage to bring the dog back home.
No persons involved with this case are available for interviews.
Prior release below:
# # #
Hillsboro police are investigating the theft of a small dog from a car parked in the Target store parking lot located at 18101 NW Evergreen Pkwy in Hillsboro.
The dog's owner left her dog in her vehicle and went into the store at 11:00 AM today and came back to her vehicle at about noon and discovered the dog missing. No forced entry was made to the car. The dog, Bella, an 18 month old pug-Boston terrier mix is friendly and would have went willingly with any person.
Police currently have no leads or suspect information and are calling on the public for help in locating the missing dog.
The victim is not available for interview.
For sightings of the dog or tips on this case, please call Hillsboro Police at 503 681-6175 or 503 629-0111.
A photograph of Bella is attached.
# # #
