Another busy month at the police department. All members participated in firearms training this month. The training included the mandatory qualification process that all officers are required to perform and pass. In addition to that, all officers went through additional scenario based training exercises designed to enhance the deployment of firearms in tense type situations. The firearms instructors did an excellent job as always in developing different types of scenarios. We always strive to have the best training for our officers, not just what is required by the state.

I attended the annual Oregon Association of Chiefs of Police conference in Bend Oregon this month. There was excellent training all three days of the conference. Included but not limited to: new recruitment strategies for our time; active shooter response, preparation and dealing with the aftermath; effective supervision etc. It was a great conference.

Congratulations to our officer of the year Armando Olmos. His work at the Oregon Trail School District has been outstanding. I am excited to watch his career grow with our city. Also, Sgt. Sean Lundry was sworn in this month at the last city council meeting. Sgt. Lundry has quickly become an asset to our agency and the great community we share.

Testing process for our new officer continues as the written and physical tests have been completed. Interviews are being set up at this time and we hope to make one of the candidates an offer sometime in early June.

Officer William Wetherbee was injured while working at the Estacada High School as their School Resource Officer. He had a successful surgery last week to repair a torn tendon in his ankle. We wish him a speedy recovery as he may be out of active duty for some time. A timeline for his return has not been established as of now.