West Linn Police Department

09/12/2026

👮‍♀️ National Police Woman Day

Today, we recognize National Police Woman Day and celebrate the incredible women who serve the West Linn Police Department and our community. 💙

Women serve throughout our organization in a variety of roles, bringing leadership, professionalism, compassion, strength, and experience to the work we do every day. Whether responding to calls, investigating cases, supporting victims, working with our community, or helping keep our department running, their contributions are an important part of who we are as an organization.

We are proud of the women who have chosen a career in law enforcement and public service, and especially proud of the women who have chosen to serve here in West Linn. 👮‍♀️💙

Today is an opportunity to recognize their service, celebrate their accomplishments, and simply say thank you for everything you do!

Happy National Police Woman Day! 🇺🇸💙

09/11/2026

🚨 SCAM ALERT: FAKE ARREST WARRANT 🚨
We want our community to be aware of a new and more elaborate version of a familiar scam.

A local resident recently received a phone call claiming they had missed jury duty and were now facing legal consequences. Unfortunately, calls like this are nothing new. What was different this time was the next step: the scammer followed up by emailing the resident a fraudulent arrest warrant in an effort to make the threat look legitimate.

At first glance, the document may look official. It uses court terminology, government seals, a judge’s name and what appears to be a signature. But a closer look reveals several warning signs: printed lines and dollar amounts that are poorly aligned, incorrect grammar and language, unchecked boxes, and a signature that does not match the judge identified on the document.

⚠️ Please remember:
• You will not be emailed or mailed an arrest warrant.
• Law enforcement will not call and demand money to prevent your arrest.
• We will not ask you to pay fines over the phone, purchase gift cards, transfer money, use cryptocurrency or provide payment information to resolve a warrant.
• If someone calls claiming to be from a law enforcement agency and demands immediate payment, hang up. Find the agency’s legitimate phone number yourself and call directly to verify the information.

Scammers are becoming more sophisticated. They are using real names, official-looking documents and increasingly elaborate stories to create fear and convince people to act quickly.

The presentation may be getting better, but the scam is still fake.
👀 Take your time. Look closely. Ask questions. Verify before you act.

📲 Please share this information, particularly with family members, friends or neighbors who may be more vulnerable to these types of scams.

Stay alert. Stay informed. Protect yourself.

09/11/2026

09/11/2026

One Minute with the Chief | We Remember September 11

This week marks 25 years since the attacks of September 11, 2001—a day that forever changed our country.

Nearly 3,000 people lost their lives that day, including hundreds of firefighters 🚒, police officers 🚓 and other first responders 🚑 who ran toward danger to help people they had never met.

As we remember those we lost, we also remember what followed—the extraordinary courage, service and unity shown by first responders and communities across our country. ❤️🤍💙

Twenty-five years later, those lessons still matter. September 11 reminds us of the sacrifices made in service to others and of the strength we have when we stand together. 🤝

Please take a moment today to remember those who were lost and honor those who answered the call. 🙏

We remember. We honor. We never forget.

09/03/2026

👮‍♂️ WELCOME TO WLPD! 👮‍♂️

Today was a great day at the West Linn Police Department as we officially welcomed Officers Zac Nicholson and Ayden Hendrie to the WLPD family during their swearing-in ceremony! 🚔💙

Officer Nicholson comes to West Linn with a wealth of experience. After attending college on a football scholarship, he served four years on active duty with the United States Air Force as a Security Forces member before beginning his law enforcement career in Arizona. During his eight years there, he served in patrol, as a mental health investigator, and most recently in a supervisory role as a Lead Police Officer. He also brings experience as an active attacker instructor, driving instructor, field training officer, and peer support team member.

Officer Hendrie grew up in Oregon, graduated from Oregon State University with a degree in Sociology, and worked in education before beginning his law enforcement career. Inspired from a young age to pursue policing, he comes to WLPD after serving as an officer with the Gresham Police Department. He is excited to continue his career here and serve the West Linn community.

Both officers were joined by family and friends today as they took their oath and officially began the next chapter of their careers. 👏

We are excited to have Zac and Ayden on our team and look forward to the experience, energy, and commitment to service they bring to our department and our community.

Please join us in welcoming Officer Nicholson and Officer Hendrie to WLPD! 🎉🚓

09/01/2026

In August, our officers remained focused on keeping West Linn’s roads safe through proactive enforcement and prevention.

🚔 269 Traffic Stops
📄 147 Traffic Citations
🅿️ 30 Parking Citations
🚫 3 DUII Drivers Removed From Our Roads

Every contact is an opportunity to prevent crashes and protect lives.

Drive safe, West Linn — we’re here for you.

08/28/2026

We had a very special visitor at WLPD yesterday! 👮‍♂️💙

Three-year-old Kyler stopped by for a visit, and his excitement and energy absolutely made our day. He even got the chance to try on some official police gear—and we think the hat suits him pretty well!

Thanks for visiting us, Kyler. We loved having you! 🚔⭐

08/28/2026

🎒 ONE MINUTE WITH THE CHIEF | Back-to-School Safety

School is almost back in session, and that means our streets, school zones, and neighborhoods are about to get a lot busier.

As students return, we’re asking everyone to help us start the school year safely. Slow down in school zones, put the phone away, watch carefully for students, and give yourself a little extra time during morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up.

Parents, this is also a great time to have a quick safety conversation with your kids. Talk about being aware of their surroundings, making safe decisions around traffic, looking out for one another, and knowing what to do — and who to talk to — if something doesn’t feel right.

A few minutes of conversation and a little extra attention on the road can make a big difference.

Let’s work together to make it a safe and successful school year for every West Linn student! 💙

08/21/2026

🚔 WELCOME TO WLPD, OFFICER JAELEN BRADLEY! 🚔

Yesterday was an exciting day at the West Linn Police Department as we officially welcomed Officer Jaelen Bradley to our team!

Jaelen grew up in Gresham, where he attended Gresham High School and competed in football, basketball, and baseball. He continued his education and baseball career at Clackamas Community College, earning an Associate of Arts Transfer Degree.

Jaelen also brings an impressive record of service to our department. He enlisted in the U.S. Army Reserve in 2017 as a Psychological Operations Soldier, deployed to East Africa in 2020, and currently serves as a Staff Sergeant and Detachment NCOIC. Before joining WLPD, he coached travel baseball and spent two years working in campus security at Gresham High School.

Making yesterday’s ceremony even more meaningful, Jaelen was surrounded by family as he took his oath of office, and his grandfather had the honor of pinning on his WLPD badge for the first time.

We are proud to welcome Jaelen to the WLPD family and look forward to watching him grow in his new career while serving the West Linn community.

Congratulations, Officer Bradley, and welcome to the team! 👏🚔

08/21/2026

📸 SHOW US WEST LINN THROUGH YOUR LENS! 🌳🏞️📚

This week’s One Minute with the Chief is all about the 2026 City of West Linn Summer Photo Contest!

Whether you’re an experienced photographer or just love capturing great moments on your phone, this contest is open to all ages and experience levels. 📱📷

We’re looking for photos that tell the story of our community in six categories:

🏘️ Building Community
🏄 People at Play
🤝 Community in Action
📚 Stories Come Alive
🦸 Everyday Heroes
🌸 Flora and Fauna

From neighbors coming together and families enjoying our parks, to everyday acts of service and the natural beauty all around us—there are great photo opportunities everywhere in West Linn!

📅 The deadline has been extended to September 30, 2026, so there’s still plenty of time to get out, get creative, and capture what makes West Linn special.

🏆 Winning photographs will be publicly displayed and may also be featured in City publications, on the City website, and on social media.

📸 Grab your camera, get out into the community, and show us West Linn through your eyes!

For contest rules, forms, and information on how to submit your photos, visit the City’s Photo Contest page at: https://westlinnoregon.gov/communications/city-west-linn-summer-photo-contest