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Umatilla County Sheriff Office
4700 NW Pioneer Place
Pendleton, OR 97801
541-966-3600
sheriff@co.umatilla.or.us

Umatilla County Jail
4700 NW Pioneer Place
Pendleton, OR 97801

Civil Division
Umatilla County Courthouse
216 SE Fourth St.
Rm 117
Pendleton, OR 97801 541-278-6284
civil@co.umatilla.or.us

Community Corrections
4705 NW Pioneer Place
Pendleton, OR 97801
541-276-7824
Fax: 541-278-0353

History Fact

Sheriff Tillman D. Taylor "Til" Sheriff form 1902- 1920. Sheriff Taylor was shot and killed on July 25, 1920 during a jail break from the Umatilla County Jail.  A statue of Sheriff Taylor is located in Till Taylor Park Pendleton, Oregon.

K9 Unit

 On Thursday, July 12, 2010, Umatilla County Sheriff's Office welcomed K9 Deputy "Stevie" to the Criminal Division after successfully completing Oregon Police Canine Associations (OPCA) Narcotics Canine Detection Standards Testing with Deputy Lindsey Evans. Ontario Police Department donated Stevie, 6 year old female, German Shepherd Border Collie mix, after  dissolving their K9 Unit Program. Stevie and Deputy Evans are certified for drug searches through OPCA and will be available to outside agencies in addition to Umatilla County Sheriff's Office.  Veterinarian James Burgess at Country Hospital is donating all health care maintenance expenses, making the K9 Unit possible.  Without Deputy Evans' commitment to creating the K9 Program, absorbing daily cost associated with Stevie and kind donation by Veterinarian Burgess, this program would not exist.  K9 Deputy Stevie will assist and support public safety agencies to effectively and efficiently carry out their mission.  Oregon Police Canine Association

K9 Call outs 7/12/10 - 12/31/10
    Interagency       10
    Agency Assist    12

Reserves

The Sheriff's Reserves is a model volunteer program. The Reserves provide additional staffing to supplement both the patrol and corrections divisions of the department.  The Umatilla County Sheriff's Office has 16 Reserves, 7 of whom are Solo Qualified due to the completion of extensive training necessary to perform a law enforcement function on their own. The members of the Reserves are non paid volunteers who donate a minimum of 16 hours per month for patrol, security and other duties. Reserves are responsible for supplying their own firearm, duty belt and other miscellaneous items. A Reserve fund pays for uniforms, equipment, ammunition, supplies and some vehicles used by the Reserves.

Search & Rescue

Our mission is to provide an organized volunteer Search & Rescue Team devoted to helping the lost, missing and overdue hunters, stranded motorist, medical emergencies and body recovery searches.  S.A.R. team members assist Umatilla County Sheriff's Office deputies at major crime scenes and are responsible for search and rescue operations and assist neighboring county S.A.R. groups when needed.

To become certified, the applicant must successfully complete training in and maintain 30 hours per year of continuing education in a field related to search and rescue which is approved by the Sheriff and S.A.R. coordinator:

» Emergency survival skills and equipment
» Radio Communication
» Land navigation, GPS operation
» Crime Scene Security
» Search organization and management: Search Techniques, Man tracking, Searcher    Safety, and Incident Command System and Rescue Technique
» Helicopter Safety
» Wilderness Medicine
» CPR/First Aid

Training includes monthly meetings, weekend outings during the year and outside training.  The outings provide practical experience through the use of mock searches, tracking exercises, map and compass exercises and ATV operation.  Outside training is available through statewide man tracking courses, managing search operations schools, mountaineering and other specialized classes.  S.A.R. member provide outdoor survival awareness training at local schools and summer camps.

Umatilla County S.A.R. members respond to 10-12 calls per year, and may spend anywhere between 4-5 hours on a search or 2-3 days on a search.  S.A.R. commitment involves time and money to become properly equipped and trained for the unique challenges they will face.  Members donate the use of their personal equipment including ATV's, snowmobiles, 4x4 vehicles, and horses or mules.  Call outs frequently occur during harsh conditions and volunteers are required to be prepared with the proper clothing and equipment for any weather conditions encountered on a search. 

Umatilla County S.A.R. provide the required basic training.  Umatilla County S.A.R. is a non-profit organization group solely reliant on donations from citizens and grant funding for equipment purchases and training costs.  Thanks to county-wide donations of money and equipment, Umatilla County S.A.R. converted a school bus into a command center for search operations along with two vehicles set up as hasty team vehicles and two ATV's available for search and rescue.

Essentials for survival:
               Candle with matches in a waterproof container or full lighter
                    flashlight with spare batteries
                Extra food, water and clothing )rain, wind and water protection)
                Pocket knife, navigational aids (maps, compass, GPS, charts, radio or cell                             phone, fully charger preferribly) first aid kit and the knowledge how to use it                         proper.
                Large garbage bag - emergency shelter and sun protections
                    (glasses, sunscreen, hat)

Contact Us:
             Umatilla County Sheriff's Office - Search & Rescue (SAR)
             Sgt. Tim Roberts, Supervisor
             Jan Good, Coordinator
             4700 NW Pioneer Place, Pendleton OR  97801
             (541)966-3611 - Sgt. Tim Roberts
             (541)966-3635 - Jan Good

Advisory Board:                                                   
             Sgt. Tim Roberts Supervisor
             Jan Good, Coordinator
             Robert Cash
             Steve Monltric
             Dean Groshong
             Kevin Saucebuer                                               

 Mounted Posse

The Umatilla County Sheriff's Posse is a group of dedicated volunteers operating without governmental financial support.  This group participates in parades, charitable events, celebrations, and the special olympics.  When requested, we provide Search & Rescue support and conduct Mounted Patrols.  The Posse likewise provides scholarships to deserving BMCC Criminal Justice students.

The Umatilla County Sheriff's Posse recently joined in the preparation for the 2010 celebration of Pendleton Round-Up's 100th birthday.  When the Posse was formed in 1997, we wanted to honor the times when the first Sheriff of Umatilla County was sworn in on September 27, 1862.  We do this by using the historical dress, mounts, and equestrian attire depicting the western era of the late 1800's to the early 1900's.

No county funds are used to support the unit. Membership dues and donations assist the unit with equipment, training costs and travel accommodations.

                                           

                                                 John Trumbo, Sheriff
            
Carol Trumbo, 1st Sgt.                  Kent Fisher, Captain                  Bob Stoltz, 1st Lt.
              
     Cindy Doherty                        Dave Good, Mst Sgt.                       Frank Lassen
                                            
                                                          Jan Good

* Sheriff Posse photos were provided by Timeless Photography