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OSP's Social Media Comment policy is available at: oregon.gov/OSP under news releases. The Oregon State Police (OSP) is a multi-disciplined organization charged with protecting the people, wildlife, and natural resources in Oregon. We enforce the traffic laws on the state’s roadways, investigate and solve crimes, conduct post-mortem examinations and forensic analysis, and provide background checks

and law enforcement data. We regulate gaming, the handling of hazardous materials, and fire codes, and educate the public on fire safety and enforce fish, wildlife, and natural resource laws. The Oregon State Police will be a leader in delivering high-quality services that support and enhance public safety in the 21st Century. The mission of the Oregon State Police is to serve all people with a priority of safeguarding life, property, and natural resources by building upon a diverse, professional, and trustworthy workforce. Our values represent the “moral compass” of our agency. We are committed to living these values every day and embodying them in our daily activities as public safety professionals:

Honor: We will honor the mission entrusted to us by preserving the peace and protecting the rights of all people. Dedication: We are dedicated to delivering innovative and professional public safety services. Loyalty: We are loyal to the agency's mission and to providing equal service to all. Compassion: We will serve all people and fulfill our duties with the utmost understanding and empathy. Integrity: We will act with the highest level of responsibility and accountability in accordance with the public's interest and trust. Facebook Code of Conduct

Oregon State Police- Social Media Terms of Use, Prohibited Content and Disclaimer. This site is created by the Oregon State Police. This site is intended to serve as a mechanism for communication between the public and the Oregon State Police on the topics of Public Safety, Crime Prevention, Natural Resource Protection through Education and Community Engagement. The Oregon State Police reserves the right to remove comments or postings that violate any applicable laws or the Oregon State Polices policies. The Oregon State Police reserves the right to hide or delete any post that is offensive, violent, or is not relevant to the post being commented on. Posting on this site are Public Records of the Oregon State Police and may be subject to disclosure under the Oregon Public Records Law. OSP does not endorse nor sponsor any advertising posted by the Social Media host on the OSP page that the Social Media is a private Site and the privacy terms of that Site apply. OSP does not guarantee reliability and accuracy of any third-party links and OSP reserves the right to remove any conversations which are prohibited by OSP’s policies. In an EMERGENCY dial 911, to report a crime or a non-emergency call your local law enforcement agency or the Oregon State Police Dispatch center 800-452-7888 or *OSP from your mobile phone. For more information about the Oregon State Police, visit our webpage http://www.oregon.gov/osp/pages/index.aspx

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Oregon State Police offers its heartfelt support to the Sandy community and Sandy Police Department following yesterday’...
06/02/2026

Oregon State Police offers its heartfelt support to the Sandy community and Sandy Police Department following yesterday’s tragic events. We extend our deepest condolences to the families who lost loved ones, and we wish the injured officer a complete and swift recovery. Our thoughts remain with everyone affected by this tragic incident.

05/22/2026

Conservation K-9 Buck Retires

Oregon’s first conservation K-9, Buck, officially retired from service yesterday. First deployed in 2018, Buck was deployed across the state a total of 184 times and participated in 156 outreach events. Some of Buck’s deployments led to the recovery of key evidence that contributed to convictions in wildlife crime investigations, as well as homicide and major assault cases.

Congratulations, Buck, on your well-earned retirement. Thank you to our partners at the Oregon Wildlife Foundation and Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife for their continued support of the Conservation K-9 Program 🐕

OSP Honors 8 Year Old for Lifesaving ActionsOregon State Police, local fire, and EMS agencies gathered on May 16 to hono...
05/18/2026

OSP Honors 8 Year Old for Lifesaving Actions

Oregon State Police, local fire, and EMS agencies gathered on May 16 to honor 8 year old Emma I. for her extraordinary bravery following a serious crash on December 5, 2025. After her family’s vehicle left the roadway, Emma realized her parents were unresponsive and took decisive action. Unable to find a phone, she freed herself from the damaged vehicle and ran to the highway in the dark to get help, despite her own serious injuries. Her courage and clear thinking very likely saved her father’s life.

For her exceptional bravery, perseverance, and heroism, OSP presented Emma with a challenge coin and certificate in recognition of her actions on that night.

Thank you to Oakridge Fire & EMS, Central Cascades Fire and EMS, Willamette Ski Resort, and Klamath County Fire District 1 for helping us honor Emma’s bravery.

Fish & Wildlife Monthly Field Review - March 2026https://bit.ly/FWDMar26OSP Fish & Wildlife troopers spent March protect...
05/17/2026

Fish & Wildlife Monthly Field Review - March 2026
https://bit.ly/FWDMar26

OSP Fish & Wildlife troopers spent March protecting Oregon’s natural resources, patrolling spring salmon fisheries, rescuing injured wildlife, supporting hunter education, and enforcing laws across rivers, forests, and coastal waters.

From community outreach to poaching investigations, troopers work to safeguard Oregon’s natural resources and the people who enjoy them.

UPDATE (5-15-26 10 p.m.): SILVER ALERT CANCELED. Randall Thompson has been located safe and is in good health. ..Silver ...
05/16/2026

UPDATE (5-15-26 10 p.m.): SILVER ALERT CANCELED. Randall Thompson has been located safe and is in good health.
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Silver Alert issued for 74-year-old man from Grants Pass

GRANTS PASS, Ore. (15 May 2026) – The Oregon State Police has issued a Missing and Endangered Person Advisory for 74-year-old Randall Thompson who was last seen on Highway 199 near Hubbard Lane in Grants Pass.

Thompson is an Alzheimer’s patient and was last seen at 1:23 p.m. driving home in a dark gray Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck with Oregon license plate 311KBC. He was following his wife home who was in separate vehicle when he failed to turn off onto their street. He is a white male, 6 ft. 2 inches tall, weighs 260 pounds, and has gray hair. Thompson was last seen wearing a green plaid jacket, a blue shirt, and black pants.

He is known to have ties to northern California. A statewide MEPA has been issued. Anyone who sees Thompson is asked to contact the Oregon State Police at 800-442-2068 or call *OSP (*677) from a mobile phone. Please reference case number SP26-157009.

05/15/2026

Today, on National Peace Officers Memorial Day, we honor all law enforcement officers who have been killed in the line of duty, and the sacrifices they have made to keep our communities safe.

Each year, the names of fallen officers are added to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Wall in Washington, D.C. This year, 363 names were added, including 109 officers lost in 2025. Among the additions from previous years is Oregon Game Warden Arthur S. Hubbard, who was killed in 1914 while serving a search warrant in Jackson County.

Earlier this year, OSP provided information to ensure Warden Hubbard’s name could be added to the memorial. Members of the OSP Honor Guard traveled to Washington, D.C. to honor him and all of Oregon’s fallen heroes.

The Oregon State Police has lost 34 members to line-of-duty deaths. These brave individuals made the ultimate sacrifice in service to the people of Oregon, and we honor their heroism today and every day.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and it's a reminder that our students need a strong circle of support—at home, at ...
05/15/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and it's a reminder that our students need a strong circle of support—at home, at school, and in the community.

If a student is facing a mental health or emotional crisis, help is always available.

➡️ Dial 9-8-8 for immediate help with mental health or emotional crises.
➡️ Use SafeOregon to share student safety concerns confidentially.

✅ Call/text: 844-4-SAFE-OR
✅ Email: [email protected]
✅ Web: safeOregon.com

Reaching out can make all the difference. Thank you for partnering with us to keep our kids safe, supported, and heard.

Officer William H. HallEnd of Watch – May 11, 1967On May 7, 1967, while conducting a game patrol near Junction City, Off...
05/11/2026

Officer William H. Hall
End of Watch – May 11, 1967

On May 7, 1967, while conducting a game patrol near Junction City, Officer Hall swerved to avoid a girl riding a bicycle, lost control of his patrol unit, and was thrown to the pavement. He succumbed to his injuries four days later in a Eugene hospital.

Officer Hall had served with the Oregon State Police since July 1959.

OSP has lost 34 members to line-of-duty deaths. These brave individuals made the ultimate sacrifice in service to the people of Oregon, and we honor their heroism today and every day.

Oregon Fallen Badge Foundation

Honoring Our Fallen HeroesLt. Harold R. BergEnd of Watch – May 10, 1975Lt. Harold Berg drowned during a search and rescu...
05/11/2026

Honoring Our Fallen Heroes
Lt. Harold R. Berg
End of Watch – May 10, 1975

Lt. Harold Berg drowned during a search and rescue operation at Cape Lookout State Park in Tillamook County. He was off duty at a family picnic when he was notified that two Boy Scout Explorer Scouts were missing.

He was swept into the ocean while searching a cave near the water’s edge. The Explorer Scouts were later found safe.

Lt. Berg served with the Oregon State Police for 15 years. In 1971, he was appointed head of the agency’s newly formed narcotics unit and was promoted to assistant commander of the criminal division in 1972.

He was survived by three daughters, a son, his parents, and two sisters. In his honor, OSP established the Harold R. Berg Lifesaving Award, which was presented to six troopers last year.

OSP has lost 34 members to line-of-duty deaths. These brave individuals made the ultimate sacrifice in service to the people of Oregon, and we honor their heroism today and every day.

Oregon Fallen Badge Foundation

Highways aren’t for parking.We get it — the Memaloose Overlook is a beautiful place to explore. But stopping in a highwa...
05/09/2026

Highways aren’t for parking.

We get it — the Memaloose Overlook is a beautiful place to explore. But stopping in a highway travel lane to get there is dangerous. If you can’t find a safe place to park for your trailhead, keep driving until you do.

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