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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTigard Police Dept Thanks Community for Supporting Public Safety Renewal Levy voLIc Tigard Police Department NEWS RELEASE TIGARD OR 13125 SW Hall Boulevard, Tigard, Oregon 97223 • www.tigard-or.gov/police May 22, 2024 CONTACT: Kelsey Anderson, Public Information Officer, TPD Phone: 971-708-2921 Email: Kelsey.Anderson@tigard-or.gov TIGARD POLICE DEPT. THANKS COMMUNITY FOR SUPPORTING PUBLIC SAFETY RENEWAL LEVY Interim Police Chief Jamey McDonald and the entire Tigard Police Department would like to thank Tigard voters for supporting the Public Safety Renewal Levy (Measure 34-333) by an overwhelming margin in last night's election. As of current election results, the renewal levy is passing with 78% support. First approved by voters in 2020, this renewal preserves our investments in public safety for another five years. Specifically, it allows the Tigard Police Department to retain critical staff members who were hired when the levy first passed, including: • 8 police (patrol) officers • 1 School Resource Officer • 1 Records Specialist • 1 Property & Evidence Specialist The renewal of the levy also allows the Department to continue advanced crisis intervention and de-escalation training for all patrol officers. "I would like to thank Tigard voters for their commitment to the safety of this community by renewing the Public Safety Levy," said Interim Chief of Police Jamey McDonald. "Thank you for allowing us to continue providing the same level of service you have come to expect from the Tigard Police Department as we move forward. With deep gratitude, thank you Tigard. We appreciate your confidence and support!" A video message from Interim Chief McDonald is also available here: https://youtu.be/Zrs80Z7Uk7c. The City of Tigard's news release on the passage of the renewal levy can be found here: www.tigard-or.gov/Home/Components/News/News/1143/15. The community can learn more about the levy and stay up to date on future progress at www.tigard- or.gov/PublicSafetyRenewalLevy. ### Page 1 of 1