And a Look Ahead to the New Year!
In 2025, Hillsboro Police Department -
- Received its accreditation certificate from the Northwest Accreditation Alliance, after more than a year of preparation.
- Upgraded its radio systems to include UHF and VHF, alongside its digital network, to improve coverage and compatibility with other emergency agencies.
- Began transitioning to all blue emergency lighting on its patrol vehicles.
- Conducted a community survey to help inform an update to its Strategic Plan.
In 2026 -
- Construction is set to begin in the spring on the new Hillsboro Police Department headquarters. The build time is anticipated to be 18-months.
- HPD's Strategic Plan update will be complete and published in the first half of the year.
With Officer Matt Loban
The Washington County District Attorney's Office Secures Funding for the Second Year in Row
The funding will be used to enhance efforts to investigate, prosecute, and stop shoplifters and organized retail theft crews from targeting businesses in Washington County. It will allow law enforcement and prosecutors to engage in more joint retail theft missions, will help gather additional evidence of retail theft crimes, and will allow investigators to focus more resources on criminal fencing operations.
Grant funding will also be distributed to eligible small and medium-sized retailers to support a retailer security camera upgrade program. Grant funding is anticipated to be available in the first quarter of 2026.
READ MORE on the impacts of grant funding in 2025 and what's hoped for in the coming year.
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From the Law Enforcement Council of Washington County
"As public safety leaders in Washington County, we stand firmly with the belief that every person deserves safety, dignity, and equal access to justice. Our community is made stronger when every resident, regardless of immigration status, country of origin, language, or documentation, feels safe seeking help and reporting crime. Protecting the rights and safety of all people is at the core of our mission."
READ MORE of the statement from the Law Enforcement Council of Washington County.
LEARN how community members can identify local law enforcement - English and Spanish
Who Wants to Sit in Their Vehicle and Wait for it to Warm Up?
Given the opportunity, a thief would gladly fill your seat. So, bundle up and wait it out! Please, don't leave your vehicle running unattended.
Do Roundabout Rules Have You Going in Circles?
A roundabout is a circular intersection with several exits and traffic that moves continuously in a counter-clockwise direction. They are considered safer and more efficient intersections for drivers, bicyclists and pedestrians, but you need to know the rules:
Drivers
- Always yield to drivers in the roundabout.
- Once you're in the roundabout, do not change lanes.
- Do not stop in the roundabout.
- Avoid driving next to oversized vehicles.
LEARN MORE about roundabout rules of the road for bicyclists and pedestrians.
WATCH a video on how to safely and legally navigate a roundabout.
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Hanukkah Celebration at Orenco Station Plaza
A special shopping event for local kids - officers, deputies, and fire personnel helped them shop for Christmas gifts for themselves and their families. This is a yearly partnership between Hillsboro Police Department, Hillsboro Fire & Rescue, the Washington County Sheriff's Office, the Family Justice Center of Washington County, the Salvation Army, and Target Esplanade.
Hillsboro Police joined with other organizations and community members to deliver holiday meals and gifts to more than 730 families in the local Washington County area. Thanks to the generosity of the Hillsboro Elks and their partners, nearly 2,100 kids had a little brighter smile on Christmas morning.
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