Grants Pass Police Department

05/30/2026

Officers Payne and Brennan represented the GPPD during yesterday’s recruitment event at the ETHOS Training Center in Phoenix. Thank you both!

The event was very well attended and we hope to see several of the attendees at our next testing process!

Special thanks to ETHOS for hosting this amazing event highlighting Southern Oregons finest!

05/27/2026

Have you ever considered a career in law enforcement? Want to test the waters first? Becoming a GPPD Cadet is an incredible opportunity to join the Grants Pass law enforcement family and support our mission. As a cadet, you’ll get the chance to see every area of policing in action! Let your journey begin here.

The City of Grants Pass is recruiting for the part-time Police Cadet position for the Police Department.  Those hired will provide non-emergency support to the police division by enforcing Municipal Code within the Central Business District (CBD) and public parks.  Duties include patrol of the CBD...

05/26/2026

Today we celebrated Acting Lieutenant Doni Hamilton, Records Specialist Christy Lansdown, and Officer Daniel Varela as our Supervisor, Non Sworn, and Sworn Quarterly Award winners. These talented and tenacious team members love this community and work hard day in and day out to support others. Their work ethic is exceptional - they are always available when needed and never shy away from taking on additional responsibilities. We proudly acknowledge all three for their exceptional service!

05/23/2026

Despite a few early incidents, we wrapped up another great Boatnik Parade with all hands on deck!

05/23/2026

On May 23, 2026, at about 0915 hours, Sean Washburn, a 59-year old male, confronted Grants Pass Police Officers at the corner of NE 6th and NE A Street. The officers were setting up barricades to secure the Boatnik Parade route.

Washburn demonstrated a strong hostility toward the parade and made other concerning statements. He then drove away in a reckless manner.

The officers securing the parade route coordinated with patrol officers to locate Washburn. His statements had caused alarm and the single most important task in the moment was to locate Washburn.

Within minutes, Washburn's car was located several blocks away. He was then located walking toward the parade in the area of SE 4th and SE J Street. He was immediately taken into custody and Grants Pass Police Detectives responded to help with the investigation.

Washburn was lodged at the jail on charges of Reckless Driving and Disorderly Conduct.

The investigation determined there was no further risk to the public. As with any major event, the Grants Pass Police Department took measures to protect the public. We have numerous meetings with the Active Club, Grants Pass Fire/Rescue, and all other stakeholders leading up to the parade. The goal is to have a safe and fun community event.

We would like to thank the Medford Police Department for their assistance in the Washburn arrest and securing the parade route.

05/22/2026

The Grants Pass Police Department is proud to announce that two of our newest officers graduated today from the Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training as members of Basic Police Class #461.

Chief Warren Hensman was in Salem to help commemorate this outstanding achievement. Congratulations to Officer Homar Ferrer and Officer Michael Hobert on this important milestone in their law enforcement careers!

Many of you may remember when both officers were sworn in at the police department on January 20th earlier this year. While that ceremony marked the beginning of their service, today’s graduation represents another significant accomplishment.

After completing 16 weeks of academy training in Salem, Officers Ferrer and Hobert will now continue their professional training here in Grants Pass alongside our outstanding field training officers. Over the coming months, they will prepare for solo patrol status later this year.

We are excited to welcome them back to Grants Pass in continued service to our community. Please join us in congratulating Officer Ferrer and Officer Hobert!

05/21/2026

It’s that time of the year again!

05/14/2026

The Grants Pass Police Department SWAT Team completed three days of intensive training during our annual team review yesterday, May 13th, alongside instructors from the National Tactical Officers Association (NTOA).

This training is critical to ensure our team remains prepared to respond to high-risk incidents safely, effectively, and professionally. Continuous training and evaluation help sharpen our tactical skills, strengthen teamwork, and reinforce decision-making under pressure; all of which are essential to protecting and serving our community when critical incidents occur.

We are committed to providing the highest level of service possible, and opportunities like this are invaluable in helping us maintain that readiness. Our community deserves a team that trains to the highest standards and is prepared to respond when needed most.

A sincere thank you to the NTOA instructors for making the trip to Southern Oregon and sharing their expertise with our team. We also want to thank Fire District 3 in Jackson County for allowing us access to their training facility for the final scenario that culminated the training week. Partnerships like these make high-quality training opportunities possible.

We appreciate the continued support from our community and partner agencies.
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04/25/2026

The Grants Pass Police Department is excited to announce an outstanding career opportunity for a motivated and experienced leader to fill a vacancy for a Police Lieutenant.

The Grants Pass Police Department is excited to announce an outstanding career opportunity for a motivated and experienced leader to fill a vacancy for a Police Lieutenant.As a Police Lieutenant, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of public safety in our community. Reporting to the P...

04/24/2026

The Grants Pass Police Department is proud to announce Police Officer Arianna Donovan's graduation from DPPST's Police Academy #460. Chief Warren Hensman was present for her ceremony, capping off sixteen weeks of foundational police instruction. She served as the class Color Guard Leader.

Arianna has been a valued member of our department, serving as a Police Cadet, Community Service Officer, and member of the Crisis Negotiation Team. During this time, she proved to be hardworking, dedicated, and respected by her peers.

Her collateral duties included being the department's procurement specialist and Fleet liaison. She excelled in both of these challenging responsibilities.

Arianna will return home to Grants Pass to start her Field Training Evaluation Program. This will involve months of hands-on training to further her policing education. As with all GPPD police officers, she will be expected to demonstrate excellence in communication, de-escalation, customer service, problem-solving, and community engagement.

We are proud of Arianna and all she has already completed in her law enforcement career. Please help us congratulate her!