Immigration services and support resources
(Information from the Oregon Department of Justice)
Servicios de inmigración y recursos de apoyo
(Información del Departamento de Justicia de Oregón)
خدمات الهجرة وموارد الدعم
(معلومات وموارد من وزارة العدل في ولاية أوريغون.)
Victim Impact Statement
A victim impact statement (VIS) is the vehicle through which a victim of crime is given the opportunity to be heard before the sentence is imposed. This right to be heard gives the victim an opportunity to express how this crime has affected them emotionally, monetarily, physically or psychologically and provides a way to offer thoughts, suggestions and recommendations on a defendant’s sentence. The statement can be made in writing and/or given orally and can be presented personally by the victim, victims’ next of kin or through an attorney.
When a defendant is charged with a crime, and you choose to explain to the Court your experiences, you may do so in a variety of ways. Fully explaining to the Court your experiences is very important. By doing so you are giving the Court the opportunity to consider the impact of the crime on you and others.
Download Victim Impact Statement form and instructions
Restitution Information Form
Restitution is the money the Court may order a defendant to pay a victim for certain losses, including stolen or damaged property, medical bills, counseling or lost wages. Restitution is only considered for losses directly related to the charge(s) against the defendant(s).
Download Restitution Information form and instructions
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Taking a few minutes to create a Property Inventory Record could significantly increase your chances of recovering stolen property.
Information about stolen property with serial numbers or engravings is entered Into both the state Law Enforcement Data System (LEDS) and the National Crime Information Center (NCIC). This information is available to federal, state and local police agencies and when an item is found it can be checked through NCIC to determine if it matches any items listed. If you have created a Property Inventory Record before your property is stolen, that information could help recover your items faster.
Property Inventory Record
There are several smartphone apps and websites (Sortly and others) that can assist you in keeping property inventory records.
We have also made a template you can fill out and/or print with your property information to store in a safe place. We recommend that you make two copies, one that you can access and another that is stored safely offsite. Cloud storage services like Dropbox, OneDrive, etc are also helpful.
Download the Property Inventory Record template (pdf)
Property checklist
- Appliances
- Bicycles
- Binoculars
- Cameras
- Car stereo
- Chain saw
- Clocks
- Computers
- Electronics
- Exercise equipment
- Firearms
- Furniture
- Machines
- Music equipment
- Power tools
- Printers
- Speakers
- Televisions
- Vehicles/Trailers
- Video/game devices
For any items that do not have serial numbers, you should take photographs and store them with the form. This includes antiques, collectibles, furs, jewelry and paintings.
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The Albany Police Department proudly became internationally accredited on November 16, 2019, through the Commission on Accreditation Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA). Our department is currently the third law enforcement agency in Oregon to achieve this status.
The Albany Police Department began the journey to become internationally accredited in 2015. The Department has revamped policies and implemented new procedures to ensure efficient law enforcement standards and practices. A comprehensive on-site inspection of policies, procedures, and operations took place in June 2019. In November 2019, the department went before the CALEA Committee Review panel to review the on-site assessment report. With approval from the committee, accreditation was granted for the Advanced Law Enforcement program. The Albany Police Department received their first reaccreditation award in November 2023 affirming their continued commitment and compliance with CALEA standards.
By choosing to be accredited through CALEA, the Albany Police Department has voluntarily accepted the challenge to meet the most rigorous set of standards for law enforcement based on industry best practices in the United States. Accreditation is for four years, during which the agency must submit annual reports attesting continued compliance with these standards under which it was initially accredited.
CALEA developed a comprehensive set of 486 written standards covering every aspect of law enforcement policies, procedures, best practices and operations. These standards are designed to increase:
- Public safety agency capabilities to maintain law and order
- Agency effectiveness and efficiency in the delivery of public safety services
- Cooperation and coordination with other public safety agencies, and with other agencies in the criminal justice system
- Citizen and employee confidence in the goals, objectives, policies, and practices of the agency
Benefits of Accreditation:
- Enhanced community partnerships
- Coordination with neighboring agencies and other parts of the criminal justice system.
- Systematic assessment and upgrading of training and equipment.
- Reduction of liability litigation and related costs.
- Proactively developed management systems, policies and procedures.
- Impartial guidelines for evaluation and change.
- International recognition of professional excellence.
For more information about accreditation with CALEA, go to www.calea.org.
CALEA Public Comment Portal
CALEA Public Comment Portal is now available at https://cimrs2.calea.org/829. Access to this portal is provided as an opportunity to the public for comments regarding our agency's compliance with CALEA standards, engagement in the community, delivery of public safety services, and overall candidacy for accredited status. These comments can be in the form of commendations or concerns. The overall intent of the accreditation process is to provide APD with information to support continuous improvement, as well as foster the pursuit of professional excellence.
If you have questions about the Albany Police Department's accreditation, please contact Merab Smith, 541-791-0229,
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Benton County Sheriff’s Office
Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)
The CIA is an independent agency responsible for providing national security intelligence to senior US policymakers. The CIA engages in research, development, and deployment of high-leverage technology for intelligence purposes.
Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA)
CALEA is the national accreditation process for law enforcement agencies. The purpose of an accreditation process is to improve the delivery of public safety services, primarily by maintaining a body of standards covering a wide range of initiatives, establishing and administering an accreditation process, and recognizing professional excellence.
Crime Victim and Survivor Services Division (CVSSD)
The CVSSD provides resources to crime victims and survivors. The CVSSD promotes and protects victims’ rights. This program is through the Oregon Department of Justice.
Department of Homeland Security
The Department of Homeland Security’s mission is to secure the nation from threats. The highest priority is protecting the American people from terrorist threats.
FBI
The FBI’s mission includes protecting the American people by protecting civil rights, combatting major white-collar crime, significant violent crime, and transnational/national criminal organizations and enterprises. The FBI’s website displays America’s Ten Most Wanted and Most Wanted Terrorists. FBI investigators participate and lead the Human Trafficking Task Forces in every state in the U.S.
High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTAs)
The HIDTA Program was created by Congress with the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988. It provides assistance to Federal, state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies operation in areas determined to be critical drug-trafficking regions in the U.S. The purpose of the HIDTA program is to reduce drug trafficking and production in the U.S.
ICE Victim Notification Program
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), is committed to protecting the public and ensuring that the rights of victims are carefully observed. HSI administers the Victim Notification Program which allows eligible victims and witnesses to obtain reliable and timely information regarding a criminal alien's release from custody. However, victims and witnesses are required to register with HSI in order to receive notifications of a criminal alien's release.
Linn County Sheriff’s Office
Report a Hate and Bias Crime
Non-Emergency Hotline: 1-844-924-BIAS
Victims Have the Right to Know
VineLink is lets victims of crime and other concerned citizens access timely and reliable information regarding offenders. It is a free service and completely confidential. VineLink can be accessed 24/7 to provide the most reliable information for custody status changes and criminal case information.
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Qualified Laterals must have 3 or more years of Law Enforcement experience with a 911 responding agency. Laterals may qualify for their Intermediate and/or Advanced Certifications within a year of employment.
Laterals are offered an expedited screening process to minimize trips during the process.
Oregon’s certifying body, the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) honors most out of state academy training. For example, laterals from California only take a 2-week course.
Ready to join us? Apply
If you have questions about the hiring process, please reach out to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Our competitive pay and benefit package includes:
Annual salary (DOEE):
$62,036
(Step B + 2% ORPAT)
to
$82,102
(Step F + 2% ORPAT + 10% Incentives)
New Hire Incentives
- Extra incentives for experienced officers
- City-provided uniforms, duty weapon, equipment and uniform cleaning
- City-paid annual firearms range membership
- On-site fitness facility
Education/Certifications Incentives (10% max*)
The following salary incentives shall be applied to monthly base salary upon hire if applicable/approved, and/or as received and assigned/approved.
- 2% for Physical Fitness**
- 6% for Bachelor’s Degree***
- 3% for Associate’s Degree***
- 6% DPSST Advanced Officer
- 3% DPSST Intermediate
- 5% for Detectives
- 5% for Field Training Officer
- 5% for Advanced Spanish
- 3% for Intermediate Spanish
*Per the Collective Bargaining Agreement, total education and DPSST certification incentive combined will not exceed ten (10%) percent at one time.
**Must complete ORPAT within 5:30 annually to maintain incentive. To view ORPAT information, click here. To view the ORPAT video, click here.
***Degree may be in any field of study.
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