09/16/2021 - AG Completes Investigation Into OIS, TPD Internal Review to Begin • Tigard Police Department
PRESS RELEASE
13125 SW Hall Boulevard, Tigard, Oregon 97223 • www.tigard-or.gov/police
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE I September 16, 2021
Contact:
Kelsey Anderson
Public Information Officer
Tigard Police Department
Phone: 971-708-2921
Email: Kelsey.Anderson@tigard-or.gov
AG Completes Investigation Into OIS; TPD Internal Review to Begin
At the direction of the Washington County District Attorney's office, the Oregon Attorney
General's Office has now completed its independent investigation into the officer-involved
shooting that took place in Tigard on January 6, 2021, resulting in the death of Jacob Macduff.
"First, I want to acknowledge the great loss the Macduff family has endured, and my heart
goes out to them. We recognize that any loss of life is tragic. I know this has been a long
process and they've been waiting for answers for a long time," Chief Kathy McAlpine said.
"This has also weighed heavily on the greater Tigard community and on our officers as we
all waited for more information in this case."
The Oregon Attorney General's Office issued this press release outlining the findings in this
case. After reviewing all investigative materials collected by the Washington County Major
Crimes Team and hearing testimony from involved witnesses and officers, a grand jury
returned a "not true bill," which means they believe criminal charges against former Tigard
Police Officer Gabriel Maldonado are not warranted.
Now that the outside investigation is complete, the Tigard Police Department will be
conducting an internal review of the case, which is routine department policy for every use
of force. That process is outlined by Department Policy 302 - Use of Force Review Boards,
which can be found here. The policy establishes a process for the evaluation of deadly use
of force, the composition of the board, and the roles of those involved in the review process.
The Board will be made up of five people who were not involved in the officer-involved
shooting, including a sworn peace officer from an outside law enforcement agency. Board
members are selected based on their roles in accordance with Policy 302. The Board will
review all investigative materials available in this case, with a focus on department policies
relating to use of force, including: training, tactics, supervision, equipment, decision -making,
firearms/tools available, resources, and any other relevant areas the Board believes would
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be instructive as a thorough review of the incident. The Board may also identify opportunities
for specific changes to training or other recommendations based on the actions of not only
Officer Maldonado, but all the officers and supervisors who responded that evening.
The Board's findings will be presented to Chief McAlpine once the process is complete, which
may take several weeks. Violations of any rules of conduct, policies, or procedures will also
be evaluated for corrective action within the Chief's discretion and current employment law.
"We appreciate the independent work of the Washington County Major Crimes Team, the
Washington County District Attorney's Office, and the Oregon Attorney General's Office in
thoroughly reviewing this case," Chief McAlpine added. "As we now transition to our internal
review of these events, I will thoughtfully consider any findings of the Board in continuing to
develop best practices and effective training opportunities for all of the police officers who
serve the Tigard community."
In accordance with Oregon public records law, the investigative materials related to this case
are now available for public review and can be requested through the Washington County
District Attorney's Office.
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