Tag SALEM LAW ENFORCEMENT

Salem drivers with broken car equipment will now get a coupon, not a citation, from police

By Salem Reporter
July 1, 2022

(Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter) Salem drivers who get pulled over with a busted tail light will now get a discount voucher to fix the problem in lieu of a ticket. The Salem Police Department announced this week officers will start issuing 20% off vouchers for equipment-related…

Salem police drafting strategic plan as local civil rights leaders say public trust is low

By Salem Reporter
October 11, 2021

Salem Police headquarters on Friday, Oct. 8, 2021. (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter) The Salem Police Department is turning to the public for feedback on how it should steer its priorities and use data to track its crime response. Chief Trevor Womack said he hopes the three-year…