July 2026
And Know When & When NOT to Call 911
Fireworks start a fire - CALL 911
Fireworks cause a serious injury - CALL 911
"My neighbor is setting off illegal fireworks" - Do NOT Call 911
Fireworks violations and noise complaints may be reported to NON-Emergency at 503-629-0111.
And PLEASE remember, it doesn't take much to spark tragedy for someone and/or their home/property, even with legal fireworks.
Official Groundbreaking Ceremony
On June 24, Hillsboro's Police Chief, Deputy Chief, and City Dignitaries tossed Commemorative Challenge Coins into the soil at the site of the new Police Headquarters on NE 25th Avenue and Beacon Court.
The headquarters is scheduled to be operational by early 2028.
NO Danger to the Community
Hillsboro Police, in partnership with the Hillsboro School District, will conduct active threat training at RA Brown Middle School on most Wednesdays during the month of July.
For those who live or work nearby, or are traveling in the vicinity, please be aware of the increased police presence. You may also hear yelling, sirens or what sounds like gunfire - blanks, no bullets. Although this may be alarming, be assured there is NO danger to the public.
DO NOT call 911 -
Training Dates/Times:
- July 1, 8, and 15 from 10am - 8pm
- July 22 from 3pm - 1am
Location: 1505 SE Cornelius Pass Road, Hillsboro
They're Unexpectedly Showing Up on Some Websites
The Federal Trade Commision is getting reports about a new phishing scam that looks a lot like the CAPTCHA requests you might be used to seeing. Real CAPTCHAs give you image or text-based tasks to prove you’re not a robot — something like typing letters and numbers exactly as they appear, or matching pictures of things like fire hydrants or traffic lights.
Falling for a CAPTCHA scam may lead to malware being installed on your computer or other device.
Work Zone Safety - Slow Down, Pay Attention & Have a Little Patience
Oregon work zone crashes hit a five-year high in 2024 - 621, according to the Oregon Department of Transportation. The crashes claimed 14 lives and resulted in 36 serious injuries.
Failing to yield to a construction worker is a $265 fine. Not obeying a flagger and their instructions is a $440 fine. And if you endanger the flagger, it's an A Misdemeanor (crime). Also a crime - going around a ROAD CLOSED sign and/or barrier.
The temporary speed posted in a work zone (white signs w/black lettering or electronic signs) applies at all times, even if workers are not visible. In some cases, fines for traffic violations may be doubled.
Road construction can challenge the best of us, but in the end, we usually appreciate it when the road is a little smoother or wider.
Sometimes knowing what to expect can ease the frustration.
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WashCo Bikes, in partnership with Safe Routes to School, donate 75 refurbished bikes to local families - Bike locks & helmets, too -
Law Enforcement Torch Run
Tip-a-Cop - Benefitting Programs for Special Olympics Athletes
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