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Chief McDonald Announces Retirement
June 2, 2026
Contact:
Kelsey Anderson, Public Information Officer
Phone: 971.708.2921, Email: Kelsey.Anderson@tigard-or.gov
**** Tigard Police Chief Jamey McDonald is announcing
*** '" his retirement effective July 2, 2026, which marks
* ' r exactly 25 years of service with the City of Tigard.
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"When I look back on my career here, am I so grateful to have
-, been part of this team," Chief McDonald said. "When I started
here on July 2, 2001, I never could have predicted the
incredible journey I would take from a new patrol officer to the
leader of this department."
` Chief McDonald is the first Chief to rise through the ranks in
Police Chief Jamey McDonald. the department from a patrol officer to Chief. Through the
years, he has held several assignments within the department, including School
Resource Officer, Field Training Officer, Firearms Instructor, Commercial Crimes Unit
supervisor and a founding member of the Tigard Police Honor Guard. He was promoted
to sergeant in 2010, to lieutenant in 2014 and to commander in 2016, where he served
as the division commander for both the operations and services divisions. He was
named Chief of Police in June 2024.
As Chief, one of his key achievements was bringing a holistic wellness program to the
department, to encourage employees to counter the stress and trauma of the job by
building healthy habits every day and seeking support services.
"The department is in great hands," Chief McDonald added. "We have amazing men and
women here who are committed to serving Tigard and are passionate about their work
in the community," Chief McDonald added.
After retirement, he is looking forward to spending more time with his family and
grandchildren in Central Oregon.
"Tigard has been wonderful to me and my family," he said. "I will always cherish my time
here. I will never forget the relationships I have built and I will reflect fondly on the
memories I take with me."
To watch Chief McDonald's video announcing his retirement, visit:
https://youtu.be/y3a4GRbUrBO. (Para ver en Espanol: https://youtu.be/zTojwV7g8d0.)
Commander Robert Rogers will take over as Interim Chief effective July 3, 2026. He has
served with the Tigard Police Department for 29 years and has worked directly with
Chief McDonald on developing department priorities and strategic objectives for both
the operations and services divisions.
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