Hillsboro Police Commander Jincy Pace Graduates from the FBI National Academy at Marine Base Quantico in Virginia.
The FBI National Academy is a 10-week advanced leadership training academy for law enforcement executives from all over the world. It's an opportunity afforded to only 1% of police officers across the nation.
It returns graduates to their agencies better equipped to address operational efficiency, agency wellness, communication strategies and community engagement.
While there, Commander Pace forged strong relationships with our partners at the FBI, as well as police agencies around the world that can be leveraged to bring even better service to our Hillsboro community.
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Uptick in Facebook Marketplace & Craigslist Fraud
Hillsboro Police has seen an increase in the number of cases where fraudsters are purchasing items with convincing counterfeit bills.
Mitigate your risk of loss:
Know your currency - From watermarks to security threads, each bill contains unique markers that distinguish genuine notes from counterfeits.
Inspect each bill - Check for irregularities such as blurry printing, mismatched colors, or missing security features.
Invest in detection tools - If you commonly receive cash as a form of payment, consider purchasing counterfeit detection tools to add an extra layer of security. UV lamps, counterfeit detection pens, and currency counting machines equipped with counterfeit detection features can help identify fake bills quickly and efficiently.
Report suspicious activity - If you encounter counterfeit currency or suspect someone of attempting to pass fake bills, report it to your bank and local law enforcement. When counterfeit bills are directly given to the bank, they report it to the Secret Service. Police departments are often not informed and then are unable to investigate the individual directly.
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Rose Sunrise Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison
On March 12, 2024, Rose Sunrise pleaded guilty to Manslaughter in the First Degree, Arson in the First Degree, two counts of Criminal Mischief in the First Degree, Arson in the Second Degree, and Burglary in the Second Degree, stemming from a crime spree in downtown Hillsboro in late 2021 and early 2022.
READ the media release from the Washington County District Attorney's Office.
Now's the Time to Dig In and Cut Back
Spring is here - sunshine, warmer temperatures and some sprinkles mixed in. It's a perfect recipe for an overgrown yard, and some potential code violations.
Keep these things in mind:
- Grass and weeds may not exceed 12 inches in height.
- Bushes, trees, shrubs, and other vegetation may not block any portion of the street or sidewalk.
- Delivery of rocks, bricks, pavers, bark chips, and other landscape materials may not block the street or sidewalk for longer than 24 hours.
- Vegetation overhang must be trimmed to clear at least eight feet above a sidewalk and 15 feet above a street.
City of Hillsboro Municipal Code 6.16.020 - Trimming Vegetation
How Much Space Do You Need to Give Pedestrians at Crosswalks?
In Oregon, every intersection is a crosswalk - whether it's marked or not. There are also crosswalks mid-block, but only when marked with painted white lines.
STOP and remain stopped:
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At any crosswalk (marked or unmarked), until pedestrians have cleared your lane, plus the lane next to you.
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When turning at a traffic signal, until pedestrians have cleared the lane you're turning into, plus at least six feet of the next lane.
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In school zones, as directed by crossing guards.
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For pedestrians who are blind (using a white cane or a guide dog), until they are completely across the roadway.
A citation for failing to yield to a pedestrian is $265.
What traffic law would you like to know more about? Send an email to: Julie.Carrasco@Hillsboro-Oregon.gov and it may be included in an upcoming Traffic Stop article.
News Highlights
From the City of Hillsboro
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Stepping Inside the Hillsboro Police Department
Hillsboro Police Sworn & Professional Staff Visited Evergreen Middle School to Share About Their Life & Career Path to Law Enforcement
Hillsboro Police Cadet Program
- Must be 15-20 years old at application.
- Be a high school graduate or a student in high school or college with a 2.5 GPA or higher.
- Possess or have the ability to immediately obtain a valid driver’s license or permit, and maintain a good driving record.
- No criminal convictions or violations classifiable as Class A Misdemeanor or higher.
- Successfully complete an application, interview, background check and drug screen.
The deadline to apply is June 3.
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