Washington County Safe Communities

11/05/2025

Thank you to the voters of Washington County for passing Measure 34-346 and supporting a comprehensive public safety system. For 25 years, the Public Safety Levy has effectively supported a wide range of services to keep Washington County residents safe. Because of your ongoing support, we will have the necessary resources for countywide law enforcement response, proper jail staffing, timely prosecution, effective parole and probation supervision, vital assistance for victims, and juvenile justice services. It is an honor to serve this community, and we appreciate your continued support.

The levy pumps hundreds of millions into law enforcement and justice agencies in the county.

11/04/2025

Ballots are due back by 8pm today! Vote yes on Measure 34-346.

The funding generated by Measure 34-346 is critical for maintaining and enhancing public safety services within our ever-growing community. Our residents depend on these services to feel secure in their neighborhoods and daily lives.

10/31/2025

The public safety levy provides funding for a wide range of public safety services to residents in every city, unincorporated neighborhood, and rural areas of Washington County. These include countywide law enforcement coverage, proper jail staffing, timely prosecution, effective parole and probation supervision, critical victims’ assistance and juvenile justice services.

👉 Vote yes on Measure 34-346 to continue to deliver high levels of service in every community, including unincorporated neighborhoods, and rural areas of Washington County.

10/28/2025

Election Day is one week from today! Vote yes on Measure 34-346 for public safety. The Public Safety Levy, supported by voter funding, plays a crucial role in maintaining a comprehensive public safety system.

10/24/2025

An average of one vehicle has been stolen per day from 2021-2024.

👉 Vote yes on Measure 34-346 to increase neighborhood livability by investigating and prosecuting theft, car theft, break-ins, and graffiti.

10/21/2025

The County’s Mental Health Response Team is essential in managing crises. This team, which consists of specially trained deputies and mental health professionals, provide immediate responses to stabilize volatile situations. Their work helps individuals access the care they require, ultimately contributing to community safety.

👉 Vote yes for The Mental Health Response Team & advanced training in crisis intervention and de-escalation.

10/17/2025

The county jail is a crucial facility that serves all police agencies within Washington County; however, it is currently not operating at full capacity. This situation is primarily due to challenges related to staffing, necessary infrastructure repairs, and funding shortages. By fully funding the jail through this levy, we can ensure that staffing levels will keep pace with population growth, enabling us to maintain court-ordered custody for individuals charged with dangerous crimes.

👉 Vote yes on Measure 34-346 to adequately staff the jail to keep pace with growth.

10/16/2025

Ballots will be arriving in mailboxes any day now. Vote yes on Measure 34-346 to keep our community safe!

10/14/2025

We are currently facing a significant fentanyl and addiction crisis that demands immediate attention. Over the past three years, the Sheriff’s Office has successfully seized 1.3 million fentanyl pills, which has played a crucial role in preventing tens of thousands of potential overdoses in our community.

👉 Vote yes on Measure 34-346 to prevent the spread of dangerous drugs by combating the fentanyl epidemic and dismantling drug trafficking organizations.

10/10/2025

Child abuse reports increased by 17% from 2021 to 2024, an average of nine reports every day. Measure 34-346 would allow the Sheriff’s Office to continue to investigate child abuse and other violent and sexual crimes against children to keep kids safe, and the District Attorney’s office to enhance the prosecution of these crimes.

👉 Vote yes on Measure 34-346 to keep kids safe by providing resources for investigating and prosecuting child abuse.

10/08/2025

Reports of domestic violence have seen a troubling increase of 22% from 2021 to 2024, averaging around four incidents reported each day. This statistic underscores the reality that many instances of violence go unreported, indicating a potentially larger issue within our communities.

👉 Vote yes on Measure 34-346 to support families affected by domestic violence with expanded assistance and emergency programs.

10/07/2025

For 25 years, the Public Safety Levy has effectively supported public safety services to keep Washington County residents safe.

Make sure it continues to support our beautiful county by voting yes on Measure 34-346!