Apply to Serve on the Hillsboro Police Community Advisory Group
Hillsboro Police is seeking a youth member to serve on its Community Advisory Group next school year. It's a chance to learn about policing in Hillsboro and engage directly with the Chief of Police on programming, outreach and messaging, current events which may impact policing at the local level and other timely matters important to Chief Jim Coleman.
“We’re providing a unique opportunity for our youth members to participate in grassroots civics and share that experience with adult group members who come from all walks of life."
The successful candidate will also receive a $2,000 scholarship for educational pursuits after high school.
Meetings are once a month on a Wednesday evening for two hours.
Applicants must be a senior in high school during the 2025-26 school year and live within the Hillsboro Police jurisdiction. Applications accepted through July 1, 2025.
Is It Time to Change Up Your Habits?
Head down, buried in a cell phone, seemingly unaware as they step off the curb into traffic. It happens daily all around us. I’m sure you’ve seen it. It’s distracted walking.
For years, distracted driving has been at the forefront of safety messaging, but distracted walking is steadily gaining attention as we see more and more people seriously hurt or killed by inattentiveness.
- Colliding with a vehicle/MAX train;
- Tripping over a curb, debris or uneven sidewalk;
- Walking into a sign or lamp post.
It's heartbreaking and preventable. But not all distracted walking can be blamed on cell phone use. Headphones and earbuds can be as big a problem. Sometimes we’re overly involved in a conversation with someone we’re walking with, or maybe our minds are distracted by where we’ve been or things we have to do.
The next time you go for a walk:
- Head up, eyes up. Engage with your environment instead of your phone.
- Turn down the volume on what you're listening to or only use one headphone/earbud.
- Use sidewalks when possible. If they are not available, walk against traffic.
- Take the time to use crosswalks (every intersection - marked or unmarked).
- Obey traffic signs/signals.
- Wear bright, reflective clothing.
The Federal Trade Commission Releases Its Annual Snapshot
Though the number of fraud reports is roughly the same as the previous year, more people lost a lot more money to fraud. One in three people who reported fraud said they lost money (up from one in four last year), adding up to $12.5 billion (up $2.5 billion from 2023).
LEARN MORE about the Top Scams in 2024; how they break down and trends, as well as an interesting finding on what demographic reported losing money to fraud most often. It might not be who you think.
Be Mindful of Where You Dump Your Landscaping Material
Hillsboro City Code prohibits the obstruction of pedestrian or vehicular traffic on a sidewalk or street without a permit. This includes gravel, dirt, or bark. It's best to have it unloaded in your driveway or other location on your property (HMC 7.08.040).
It's also worth noting that trees must be trimmed eight-feet above sidewalks and 15-feet above street level. Shrubbery may not impede a sidewalk or roadway, and grass must be kept to 12-inches and below (HMC 6.16.020 & 1.01.020 - Noxious Vegetation)
And do you have tree limbs or vegetation blocking the visibility of a traffic sign? Please take a moment to clear it away, in order to give drivers a clear line of sight.
LEARN MORE about property owner responsibilities by visiting the Roadside Tree and Vegetation Care webpage.
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HPD Seeks Community Assistance in Identifying Armed Robbery Suspects
Tanasbourne Retail Theft Blitz
Wanted Subject Located & Arrested
Barricaded Suspect Arrested After 7-Hour Standoff
Combative Hit & Run Suspect Safely Subdued
Armed Robbery Suspect Arrested
Three Arrested After Shooting
Driving While Holding a Dog
Many have probably seen a pup seated on their driver’s lap with their nose high in the air, enjoying the rush of the wind as they extend their head out of the window. While in that moment all seems to be good, it wouldn’t take much for the dog to distract the driver and/or interfere with their ability to operate the vehicle safely.
They could obstruct the driver’s view of the road and potential dangers, or crawl down on the floor and interfere with the brake/accelerator pedal. That puts those in and around the vehicle at serious risk.
The air bag, designed to mitigate injuries and save a person’s life, may not do its job if the pet is forced into the driver’s face when the air bag deploys. And an air bag typically deploys as fast as 100-200 mph.
Beyond that, an unsecured pet could be crushed by the air bag or be ejected from the vehicle. Even having to stop quickly could jeopardize both the occupants’ and the pet’s well-being.
It’s recommended that pets riding in vehicles be properly secured – using appropriate safety harnesses or crates/carriers. Under Oregon law (ORS 815.270), drivers can be cited if their pet poses a hazard in the vehicle, including being allowed to ride on the driver’s lap. The fine is $165.
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- Must be 15-20 years old at application.
- Possess a high school diploma or GED, or be currently enrolled as a high school or college student with a 2.5 cumulative 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.
To apply, contact Cindy Tucker.
Applications are due by May 30, 2025 at 3 pm.
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