Category Public Safety
SAFETY GUIDE: Triple-digit temperatures expected in Salem this July Fourth weekend
Temperatures are expected to surpass 100 degrees in Salem this Fourth of July weekend. Concerns of fire danger will increase over the next month, according to the National Weather Service.
Governor revokes over 20 commuted prison sentences from Salem area
Over 20 criminal defendants will serve additional prison or jail time after Gov. Tina Kotek revoked their early release. Prosecutors say the inmates went on to commit new crimes or violate their parole conditions after their sentence was commuted by former Gov. Kate Brown.
Boy, 16, shot Saturday night near downtown Pringle Park Plaza
A 16-year-old boy was hospitalized after being shot in the neck Saturday night in downtown Salem. Police said they have made no arrests.
La policía de Salem describe el trabajo de reducción de la violencia que comenzará este verano
La policía de Salem está planeando patrullas adicionales de dos oficiales dos veces por semana en áreas con más tiroteos y mejor comunicación entre las autoridades de la ciudad y el condado sobre las personas en libertad condicional.
Fired Salem police sergeant accused of misconduct gives up state certification
Jeffrey Keniston first challenged the loss of his police certification before voluntarily surrendering it last week. State officials last year found he used his authority to gain a sexual relationship with a domestic violence victim while employed by Salem.
Man and teen accused of robbing US Market at gunpoint
A 23-year-old Salem man and 16-year-old boy were arrested Tuesday. Police said the duo robbed the US Market on Southeast 12th Street with semi-automatic rifles.
A veteran police chief’s fall – how Ray Rau ended up in jail
Ray Rau left the job as Nyssa police chief with a reputation for innovation and strong policing. His new job in Tillamook left him convicted of criminal conduct, spending days in jail and giving up his badge.
Salem police outline violence reduction work to begin this summer
Salem police are planning extra patrols of two officers twice per week in areas with more shootings and better communication between city and county law enforcement about people on parole and probation.
Despite mild fire season forecast, agencies tell Oregon leaders they need to invest in workforce
Agency officials said firefighters are hard to hire and retain, and are often left to sleep in their trucks or camp on the job due to a lack of housing.