Sheriff

Types of Tows and Required Actions

1. If the police towed your car for a Traffic Offense or Expired Registration, you will need to get a Vehicle Release from the Sheriff's Office. (See the "Frequently Asked Questions" section below for details.)
2. If the police towed your car for Abandoned, Hazard, or as a Recovered Stolen Vehicle, you can go directly to the tow company and obtain your vehicle. You WILL NOT need to obtain a vehicle release, pending any special circumstances.
3. If your vehicle was towed as a Private Party Impound, you can go directly to the tow company to obtain your vehicle.   

Have any additional questions about obtaining a Vehicle Release?

Call our Records Unit at 503-785-5200.  The Records Unit is available by phone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 

Tow Rates

Tow services shall not exceed the rates detailed below:

Services	Class A	Class B	Class C	Sheriff's Vehicles
Hook Up Fee flatbed, dollies and driveline	$210	$315	$420	$50
Dispatch Fee	Dispatch Fee +$10	Dispatch Fee +$10	Dispatch Fee +$10	$25
Mileage Fee (one-way)	$8.40	$9.50	$10.50	$4
Labor at Scene cleanup of parts or hazmat	$27/15 mins.	$27/15 mins.	$27/15 mins.	$20/15 mins.
Additional Labor  flagger or second person	$27/15 mins.	$27/15 mins.	$27/15 mins.	$20/15 mins.
Storage Fee (daily)	$45	$55	$65	$15
Inside Storage Fee (daily)	$55	$65	$75	$15
Flares (per flare)	$8	$8	$8	$7
Spill Kit for environmental drainage of gasoline or diesel only	$90	$90	$90	$85
Gate Fee (after hours)	$50	$50	$50	$30
Flat Tire Swap	N/A	N/A	N/A	$55

There are two possible reasons for this:

Concealed Handgun Permits are numeric and contain 10 digits. If your physical permit has any missing numbers, special characters, or is not numeric, please call our office at 503-794-8059 and we will help you correct the error.

or

You must be within 45 days of your expiration date. This expiration date is listed on the back of your license. If you are not within this time frame, the online system will not work for you.

Please call our Concealed Handgun License Office for assistance or if you would like to renew early at 503-794-8059.

 

Special Weapons and Tactics Team

The two units coordinate their responses to deal with high-risk situations -- handling security details and situations involving hostages, barricaded gunmen, or disturbances at civil and corrections facilities.

The SWAT Team comprises 24 tactical operators. Seventeen operators are Sheriff’s Office deputies, and 7 are from other police agencies within Clackamas County. Of the 17 deputies, 5 are Sergeants. One Sergeant acts as the overall team leader. The other 4 Sergeants fill the following roles:

• Assistant team leader;
• Sniper team leader;
• Inner perimeter (IP) team leader; and
• Breaching team leader.

In addition, the team has a tactical medicine program comprised of a trauma surgeon, an emergency room physician and 5 paramedics.

 

Crisis Negotiation Team (CNT)

Our Crisis Negotiation Team comprises 13 members. Eleven members are Sheriff’s Office deputies and 2 members are from other police agencies within Clackamas County. Of the 11 deputies, one is a Sergeant who leads the team.

Both teams are managed by a Lieutenant who acts as Tactical Commander. They're are also supported by our K9 Unit, Explosive Device Unit (EDU) and Air Unit.

Our tactical team trains 280 hours annually -- studying firearms, specialized weapons, wooded movement and building-entry techniques.

Records Unit main number:

503-785-5200

 

The Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office Records Unit is staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week — including holidays — to serve the community and support to the Sheriff’s Office and partner agencies. 

The Records Unit is responsible for processing and maintaining police reports, alarm permits, citations, warrants, protection orders and public records requests. 

The Records Unit processes an average of 57,500 reports and 9,500 public records requests a year.  They enter and maintain an average 9,750 arrest warrants and 1,200 protection orders a year. 

How do I check to see if there is a warrant for my arrest?

Call our warrants hotline at 503-785-5210 or use our online Warrant Check.

How do I request record checks or copies of incident reports?

Fill out our online Records Request form. 

Fees

Accident Report/Crime or Incident Report	$15
Address History Printout	$15
Name History Printout	$15
Booking Photos	$5
Background Letter	$15
Photo CD	$15
In-Car Videos	$50

If you’re a victim, there is no charge for report copies. However, there may be additional charges for other types of records or documents.  

22 Push-Up Challenge

The Oregon State Police recently dared us to participate in the 22 Push-Up Challenge.

The Sheriff's Office has answered the call.

The #22PushUpChallenge raises awareness of a troubling statistic: An average of 22 veterans commit suicide in the United States daily.

Learn more about the #22PushUpChallenge campaign here.

Resources for veterans in urgent need

Veteran Crisis Hotline
1-800-273-8255 (press 1)
Text to 838255
Chat: www.VeteransCrisisLine.net

Military Helpline
888-457-4838
Text "MIL1" to 839863
MilitaryHelpline.org

About the Cadet Program

The Clackamas County Sheriff's Cadets program allows young people interested in law-enforcement careers to get a close-up look -- and first-hand experience -- at the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office.

Cadets learn about law enforcement by observing, assisting, and working at various community events. Their training is overseen by Sheriff's Office staffers.

For many Cadets, this is the beginning of a lifelong law-enforcement career. Many Cadets join the Sheriff's Reserve program when they turn 21, or apply for full time law-enforcement employment. Police agencies throughout Oregon look favorably on Cadet training -- and Cadets entering the law-enforcement program often find they're a little ahead of their non-Cadet counterparts.

Cadet members are not police officers, and have no peace-officer authority. They wear a department-specified uniform and required equipment (all maintained by the Cadet).

Sign Up Today!

Interested in volunteering as a Cadet and learning about law enforcement? please complete our volunteer application:

Download an application here.

Email your completed application to cadets@clackamas.us -- we will contact you to confirm we received it. 

Questions?

Have questions about our Cadet program? Please call the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office at 503-655-8218 and ask to speak with a Cadet advisor, or email cadets@clackamas.us.

Eligibility Requirements

1. Applicants must have U.S. citizenship (except for those born outside the United States to American citizens and waiting to naturalize at age 21).
2. Applicants must be 15 years of age at the time of application -- and must resign their position on their 21st birthday.
3. Applicants must possess a high-school diploma or be enrolled in a high school or certified GED program -- and they must maintain a grade point average of 2.5 or higher.
4. Applicants must pass a multi-phase examination process -- including an oral interview given by the Post Chain of Command and Advisors and a complete criminal and driving record investigation done by the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office. Those who have any criminal convictions -- either by arrest or citation -- or a poor driving record will be disqualified from acceptance.

Bilingual individuals are encouraged to apply.

From the City of Damascus "Public Safety : Police" page....

The City of Damascus contracts with the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office to provide four full-time sheriff deputies and one half-time sheriff deputy for City police services. Prior to this contract, one full-time sheriff deputy served the area from Damascus to Government Camp. Expanded law enforcement was one of the top priorities expressed by citizens of the City of Damascus. An advantage to entering into an agreement with Clackamas County Sheriff's Office instead of creating the City's own police department is access to all of the specialized units, such as Investigations, Crime Reconstruction and Forensics Team, Crime Prevention, and Hazardous Materials. The City alone could not fund these support services.

City of Damascus Web pages

• Main page
• Mayor and City Council
• Police services

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The mission of the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office is to provide public safety services to the people in Clackamas County so they can experience a safe and secure community.  

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Meet Sheriff Brandenburg and the rest of our leadership team. Discover services. Read crime reports.

• About Sheriff Angela Brandenburg
• Meet the Leadership Team
• Public Facing Documents (Policies, Procedures, Reports, and more)
• Contract Cities
• Enhanced Law Enforcement District (ELED)

The Clackamas County Sheriff's Office Electronic Home Detention Program is an alternative to jail incarnation for non-violent offenders to serve a portion of their jail sentence/pre-trial time confined to their home — making more space available in our jail for Adults in Custody (AICs) who pose a greater threat to the community. This program also allows AICs to work, attend school, medical appointments, drug, alcohol and mental health treatment. 

While on Electronic Home Detention, participants wear an ankle bracelet that allows jail staff to track their movements in the community. Participants must pre-arrange their weekly schedule with the Electronic Home Detention monitoring team and must remain within a 40-mile radius of the jail and inside the State of Oregon.

EHD Rules

• Program participants are subject to random home visits by EHD deputies.
• All adults living in the residence must consent in writing to searches by law enforcement before the AIC starts the program by singing the Consent to Search form.
• All occupants of the residence must agree to abide by the EHD rules while in the residence.
• While on the program, the residence is considered a home custody environment — and all weapons, alcohol and drugs are considered contraband and must be removed from the residence. 
• Participants are required to maintain sobriety and continue with counseling or treatment as required by the court.

The Electronic Home Detention program is run in conjunction with Vigilnet.  Vigilnet works with county and municipal government agencies to provide local jail population mitigation programs using electronic monitoring technology, as well as case management supervision and day reporting programs.  Vigilnet works closely with the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office to provide behavior-changing alcohol-monitoring, house-arrest and case-management programs.  Vigilnet's Oregon office is located in Oregon City. [ map ]

How to Apply

AICs interested in Electronic Home Detention must personally fill out an application and meet stringent eligibility requirements. The selection to the program is not automatic and is at the discretion of the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office. 

Participating in the program is a privilege that can be revoked at any time due to inappropriate behavior, program rule violations, or the inability to pay required fees. If revoked/failed, AICs will be returned to the jail to complete their incarceration sentence. 

Cost

AICs must have the ability to pay a non-refundable screening fee, UA cost and daily fees.  Exceptions may be made for assistance but all monies must be repaid to the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office through a repayment plan. Cost are subject to change without notice.

Who We Are

Formed in 2020, CSAR's core team is made up of experienced professionals with years of Search & Rescue (SAR) experience.

Collectively, they have executed thousands of successful SAR missions.

We are a division of the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office — working with other first responders and public safety organizations to locate, safeguard, and rescue both visitors and residents in urban, rural and wilderness environments.

All CSAR members are certified ground searchers. Many also serve on one or more specialty sub-units, including:

• Incident Command
• Canine SAR (Air Scent, Trailing and Human Remains Detection)
• Trail Running Team (for rapid subject locating)
• Technical Rope Rescue (TRR)
• Mobile All-Terrain Vehicle operations (ATV)
• Drone Operations

What We Do

CSAR members stand ready to deploy 24 hours a day, every day of the year.

We operate in all weather conditions, both day and night, anywhere we are needed. We answer the call in both wilderness and urban areas — wherever someone has become injured or gone missing, regardless of the cause.

We train monthly to maintain the required Oregon State Sheriffs' Association (OSSA) skillset proficiency standards. Members who also serve on special teams attend additional monthly trainings to maintain their specialty skillset.

CSAR also responds to assist Clackamas County with natural disaster relief, emergency coordination, mass evacuation, and aid delivery.