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Police
Message from the Chief
Contact
John Teague
Tom Simpson
187 SE Court Street
Dallas,
Oregon
97338
Hours
Administrative Offices
8:00-5:00, Mon-Fri
503.831.3539 Phone
503.623.7352 Fax
503.623.7355 TDD
24-Hour Dispatch
503.831.3516
Emergency: 911
The mission of the Dallas Police Department is to enforce compliance with the criminal and traffic codes of the State of Oregon and the City of Dallas in a manner which fosters safety and freedom and builds public confidence.
We're aware there is a careful balance between respecting the freedom of the individual and the need for public safety. We're also aware there is balance to be found between the intent of the laws and codes and a literalistic enforcement of them. We strive to provide the same common sense to law enforcement that you expect. We also strive to diligently and aggressively tend to the bad guys among us.
The Dallas Police Department wants the city to be a pleasant community in which the general public feels—and is—safe and secure. We want to spend our limited resources keeping a lid on crime and investigating it thoroughly and professionally when it happens.
The Police Department is working more closely with the residents of Dallas than we have in the past. Hopefully you've seen more of us at community functions, and we're making a concerted effort to increase the number of Neighborhood Watch groups.
Communities who know their police officers and work with them are measurably better communities. After all, there are 16,000 of you and only 18 of us. Even with our civilian employees and civilian and sworn volunteers, we're still fewer than 30 members. We can't be all places at all times, and since most people want to do the right thing anyway, we're counting on you to help us rein in those who don't.
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