EVOC Training
Recently I attended EVOC (Emergency Vehicle Operator Course) training for several public safety agencies at Portland International Raceway. The course consisted of high-speed driving, slow vehicle precision maneuvers, high-speed avoidance course, PIT (Pursuit Intervention Technique) maneuvers, and high-speed high-risk stop scenarios. These training courses keep our officers sharp, maintain certification, and affords them the opportunity to learn […]
New West Linn Police Reserves and Sergeant
On February 12th, three new reserve officers joined our West Linn Police Department. I would like to thank each of them volunteering their time to help patrol our streets and I wish them the best of luck as they move forward in their careers. The day was also marked by promotion of Mike Stradley to Sergeant. Sgt. […]
Frank is dedicated to the future of West Linn
Phil Bransom wrote a letter of support published in the West Linn Tidings on October 4, 2012: I had the opportunity to work with Thomas Frank while serving on the West Linn Police Station Task Force and on the police station PAC. The result was successful voter approval for a new police station. I support […]
West Linn builds a New, Safer Police Station
As part of the Police Station Steering Committee, we collaborate with the City to move the Police Station forward. My over-arching goal on this committee has been maximizing the tax payer value for the price of the bond. Recently, I was interviewed by the DJC on the bond, campaign, and the current progress of the […]
Police Station Bond Passed
What a week!! After a year of hard work from deconstructing the failed 2010 bond, looking at every option for a new recommendation, talking to citizens, walking multiple properties to find the right one, and knowing that our first responders are vulnerable in their current station, this was one of the greatest victories. On my way […]
City Council Moves Police Station Bond to Vote
After months of hard work, walking many sites, and talking to many different stakeholders, I am very pleased that the council has moved forward and approved our recommendation. Our original recommendation was to ask for $8.9 million and the approved version reduces it further to $8.5 million. The current police station is unfit, and unsafe. […]