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On Friday, August 21, 2020, Deputy Jason McLaughlin arrested the 2,000th impaired driver of his career. Deputy McLaughlin started with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office in 2004 as a Patrol Deputy. During his 16-year tenure, Deputy McLaughlin has been part of the Crash Analysis Reconstruction Team (CART) and the Traffic Safety Unit as the dedicated DUII Enforcement Deputy for seven years. Deputy McLaughlin has been a Standardized Field Sobriety Tests (SFSTs) Instructor since 2009 and taught at the Department of

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https://youtu.be/D1nm8nw03cI We have been patrolling the waterways of the county and educating the boating public for more than 30 years. We are the only law enforcement agency with a Marine Patrol in the county. The unit patrols Henry Hagg Lake in the rural west end of the county and the Tualatin River that runs through the county. Imagine heading to work on a summer day... on a boat! Not a bad way to serve the community and protect our

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ewYDMizIGNo&feature=youtu.be One year ago we opened our new Public Safety Training Center (PSTC). Designed to be comprehensive and holistic in approach, it offers everything today’s deputy needs to train at elite levels.‬ Located off SW Walnut St in Hillsboro, the $20 million, 100k sq-ft PSTC is poised to become the premier law enforcement training facility in the Pacific Northwest.‬   The PSTC offers a multitude of training services under one roof, including a “scenario village” and “scenario jail,” indoor

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Ever wonder what it's like to be a member of the Washington County Sheriff's Office K9 Team? In this Special Teams Spotlight, some of our dogs and their canine handlers show you what it takes to be part of this specialized squad of crime fighters. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tkqA09Y7u0k  

The next chapter of your story begins today. Apply now to join our team. Now through May 30th you can take the National Testing Network (bit.ly/NTN_Test) virtually while staying safe at home. Be sure to complete your test ASAP so your scores may be considered for the next hiring cycle. Your career in law enforcement can begin now. ‪ Contact our recruitment team to learn more: 503-846-JOIN / 503-846-5646 or joinwcso@co.washington.or.us

City, county, rural, or urban... no matter where you live or work in Washington County, the Sheriff's Office serves everyone! Find out how our agency serves the community in this video highlighting our county-wide services. Ready to #JoinWCSO? A career with WCSO offers a wide variety of opportunities for assignments, begin your career today!

The Crisis Negotiation Unit (CNU) responds to calls alongside the Tactical Negotiations Team (TNT -- or SWAT) with the special focus on establishing communication, gathering information, defusing emotions and increasing options in often rapidly evolving situations. CNU works to create peaceful resolutions during volatile situations by establishing ongoing dialogue and rapport with the person or persons in crisis. Formed in 1981, CNU's cornerstones are empathy, knowledge, and compassion. The team responds to many callouts throughout Washington County each year. Typical

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Our community is changing. So should our jail system. Operating the only jail in a county of just over 600,000 residents is challenging. With only 572 beds available and over 18,000 annual bookings, keeping the “right” offenders in jail requires a thoughtful systems approach with quality care and services. The capacity of the jail has not increased since 2000 when the population was just shy of 450,000 residents. Jail staff collaborate with criminal justice partners to ensure limited bed space

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Today's deputy must be agile, well-rounded and strategically minded to best serve and protect our community here in Washington County. This is why we are pleased to announce the opening of our new Public Safety Training Center (PSTC). Designed to be comprehensive and holistic in approach, it offers everything today's deputy needs to train at elite levels. Located off SW Walnut Street in Hillsboro, the $20 million, 100,000 square-foot PSTC is poised to become the premier law enforcement training facility in the

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Our newest recruit class of WCSO Search and Rescue program participated in field training exercises to prepare for their role as Cadets. All new recruits attend the Sheriff's Office Search and Rescue Academy, a 12-day training hosted in a collaborative effort with the Tillamook and Clatsop County Sheriff's Offices. After the academy, our members enjoy training throughout the year during regular meetings on weekday evenings and during some weekends. Training, like Search and Rescue in general, takes place in any weather. This

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