1/21/2022 - Internal Use of Force Review Board Completed • Tigard Police Department
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13125 SW Hail Boulevard, Tigard, Oregon 97223 • www.tigard-or.gov/police
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE I January 21, 2022
Contact:
Kelsey Anderson, Public Information Officer
Tigard Police Department
Phone: 971-708-2921
Email: Kelsey.Anderson@tigard-or.gov
Internal Use of Force Review Board Completed
The Tigard Police Department has now completed its internal review of the officer-involved
shooting that took place on January 6, 2021, resulting in the death of Jacob Macduff.
As shared in previous news releases, the Attorney General's Office convened a grand jury
to hear testimony and review evidence in the case. In mid-September, the grand jury
determined criminal charges were not warranted against the officer. Upon the conclusion of
that criminal investigation, the Tigard Police Department began an internal review of the
case, which is routine department policy for every use of force. To allow members of the
Use of Force Review Board to thoroughly review the hundreds of pages of investigative
materials, the Board convened on December 28, 2021. The Board was comprised of five
people, including a representative from an outside police agency.
The Board reviewed several Tigard Police Department policies in evaluating this case to
determine if any policy violations occurred. They found that the force used in this case,
including initial less lethal rounds and the subsequent deadly use of force, were both within
department policy. As is common in many force response reviews, the Board identified
potential opportunities for future training. They also noted issues with aging audio
equipment which has since been resolved with the upgrade and expansion of the
department's body worn camera program.
"First and foremost, I want to acknowledge that any loss of life is tragic. I know the Macduff
family continues to endure that painful loss," said Chief Kathy McAlpine. "Although the
actions of the officers were within policy, we will bring subject matter experts together to
provide additional training relating to barricaded subjects. I am thankful to the members of
the Washington County Major Crimes Team, Washington County District Attorney's Office,
Oregon Department of Justice, grand jury and the internal Use of Force Review Board for
their thoughtful and comprehensive review of this case."
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