We ordered a new police staff scheduling software.  We found a very good program with a very reasonable price and well within our budget capabilities.  The program’s return on investment is expected to be substantial when you consider the cost and time required by the sergeants to maintain the current schedule on paper.

In May, we started the hands on training Active Shooter Training for all Estacada School Staff.  Officer’s Olmos, Wetherbee and Chief Yamashita went each school and trained all of the staff.  Classes were held every Friday afternoon.

We continued to work this month with the Oregon Trail School district and have planned an exercise on June 8, with all staff.

Reserve Officers supported the OTSD by helping out with prom.  They also supported the Mt. Hood Athletic Club with traffic control and providing a presence for the Run Girlfriend Run.

We concluded our very busy month by working on and researching information for council on breed specific legislation and other topics regarding canines.

In April, we continued to work on getting our new software “RegJIN” up and running.  The biggest task now is re-devising our processes to work with the new software.  Staff is working long hours and having to ensure processes produce the products that we want.

On April 15, 2015 we completed a department wide fire arms qualification.  Everyone did well.  There were three officers unable to attend and make up will be schedule for them in the near future.

Chief Yamashita participated in science  programs at both Kelso Middle School and Firwood Elementary.  At Firwood, she was a judge and enjoyed seeing the brilliant minds of the students at work.  At Kelso, she did a presentation on how police use science in their jobs.

We have spent the better part of March sending staff to training in preparation of our April 14th Go-Live date for RegJIN. Everyone had to attend a minimum of a four day class for the training. We also have three officers, Olmos, Coates and Hodges assigned as trainers and subject matter experts. They attended two weeks of training and have been helping with classes. Diane Reed will be our system administrator.

New reserve officer Garrett Edmonds joined us in March and is well on his way to getting up to speed on our procedures and policies. He seems like a very good fit.

We continue to work with OTSD to finalize emergency management programs. We are also starting the same programs with the Estacada School District. Their hands on training begins in May.