Gladstone Police Department Explained

Agencyname:Gladstone Police Department
Abbreviation:GPD
Patch:Gladstone police patch.jpg
Formedyear:1911
Police:Yes
Local:Yes
Sworntype:Police Officer
Sworn:15
Unsworntype:Civilian
Unsworn:5
Chief1name:John Schmerber[1]
Chief1position:Chief of Police
Website:www.ci.gladstone.or.us/gladstonepolicechief
City Name:Gladstone
Year:2013
Homicide:1
Rape:5
Robbery:1
Aggravated Assault:16
Violent Crime:23
Burglary:44
Larceny Theft:220
Motor Vehicle Theft:34
Arson:3
Property Crime:298
Source Url:https://www.fbi.gov/about-us/cjis/ucr/crime-in-the-u.s/2013/crime-in-the-u.s.-2013/tables/table-8/table-8-state-cuts/table_8_offenses_known_to_law_enforcement_oregon_by_city_2013.xls
Source Name:2013 FBI UCR Data
Notes:2013 population: 11,699

The Gladstone Police Department (GPD) is the law enforcement agency of Gladstone, Oregon, United States.[2]

Services

The Gladstone Police Department provides many services to the citizens of Gladstone and the surrounding communities,[2] including:

Patrol
  • Patrol operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, staffed by uniformed police officers and sergeants. These officers provide 9-1-1 and emergency response, along with responding to routine requests for service and assistance.
    Traffic
  • With portions of Interstate 205 and Oregon Route 99E falling within city limits, in addition to many local roads, traffic enforcement along with accident response and investigation are a major function of GPD.
    Detective
  • GPD staffs 2 full-time police detectives that investigate various felony crimes.[3]
    School Resource Officer
  • The department dedicates a uniformed school resource officer (SRO) for Gladstone School District, along with a high-visibility SRO vehicle.[4]
    Municipal Ordinance Specialist
  • With a focus on maintaining a high standard of community livability, GPD staffs a Municipal Ordinance Specialist (MOS) to enforce compliance of city code.[3]
    Reserve Police Officers
  • In addition to the 15 full-time sworn personnel, GPD maintains an active reserve officer program, fully staffed with 5 volunteer police officers.
    Other Services
  • In addition to the above, GPD maintains a number of other activities and functions, such as a records unit, property and evidence, and a citizen volunteer program.

    Location

    GPD currently shares a building with City Hall, and is located on Gladstone's main street, Portland Avenue.[5]

    Ranks

    TitleInsignia
    Chief of Police
    Lieutenant
    Sergeant
    Police Officer/Detective

    History

    The Gladstone Police Department was founded the same year as Gladstone itself, in 1911.[6] In a state that was only a little more than 50 years old, early Gladstone was very rural, and its police force spent much of its time dealing with rural problems, such as rounding up escaped livestock.[7] In 1913, a large, rabid bulldog was reported to have been menacing the Gladstone's citizens.[8] Chief Miller's last official act as chief, before leaving the position to be a full-time postmaster, was to kill the bulldog.[9] In 1918, GPD appointed a "special woman policeman" to help with combating the 1918 flu pandemic.[10]

    Gladstone fired officer Lynn Benton due to the murder of his wife in May 2011.[11] Benton was fired in December 2011, and was later charged with the murder.[12] [13] [14] The department eliminated its canine unit in April 2014.[15] In 2014, GPD received accreditation for attaining a high standard of professionalism, making it one of only 20% of Oregon law enforcement agencies to have received accreditation at that time.[16] Chief Jim Pryde retired early in 2015 after issues with the city council over his paid consulting work.[17] [18] [19]

    Police chiefs past and present

    Source:[6]

    See also

    References

    1. Web site: Chief's Message | Gladstone, Oregon.
    2. Web site: Gladstone Police Department . www.ci.gladstone.or.us . 26 January 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150126040600/http://www.ci.gladstone.or.us/gladstonepolicechief/ . 26 January 2015 . dead .
    3. Web site: Gladstone Police Department Contacts . www.ci.gladstone.or.us . 27 January 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150109173830/http://www.ci.gladstone.or.us/gladstonepolicechief/gladstonepolice-contact/ . 9 January 2015 . dead .
    4. Web site: Gladstone's school resource officer showcases hot-looking patrol car . Bella . Rick . September 23, 2014 . www.oregonlive.com . 27 January 2015.
    5. Web site: Gladstone Police Department FAQ . www.ci.gladstone.or.us . 27 January 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150112211444/http://www.ci.gladstone.or.us/gladstonepolicechief/gladstonepolicefaq/ . 12 January 2015 . dead .
    6. Web site: Gladstone Police Department Past . www.ci.gladstone.or.us . 27 January 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150109173845/http://www.ci.gladstone.or.us/gladstonepolicechief/gladstonepolice-past/ . 9 January 2015 . dead .
    7. News: July 4, 1913 . Municipal Dairy is Gladstone Idea . bot: unknown . Morning Enterprise . Oregon City, OR . https://web.archive.org/web/20180405214930/https://oregonnews.uoregon.edu/lccn/sn00063701/1913-07-04/ed-1/seq-1.pdf . April 5, 2018 . January 27, 2015 .
    8. News: July 25, 1913 . Huge Bulldog Mad; At Large . bot: unknown . Morning Enterprise . Oregon City, OR . https://web.archive.org/web/20160304212748/http://oregonnews.uoregon.edu/lccn/sn00063701/1913-07-25/ed-1/seq-1.pdf . March 4, 2016 . January 27, 2015 .
    9. News: September 13, 1913 . Police Chief Quits Job at Gladstone . bot: unknown . Morning Enterprise . Oregon City, OR . https://web.archive.org/web/20160304222338/http://oregonnews.uoregon.edu/lccn/sn00063701/1913-09-13/ed-1/seq-1.pdf . March 4, 2016 . January 27, 2015 .
    10. News: December 12, 1918 . Special Woman Policeman Now On Duty At Gladstone . bot: unknown . Oregon City Courier . Oregon City, OR . https://web.archive.org/web/20160305191658/http://oregonnews.uoregon.edu/lccn/sn00063698/1918-12-12/ed-1/seq-1.pdf . March 5, 2016 . January 27, 2015 .
    11. News: Bella. Rick. City fires cop linked to plot. The Oregonian. December 22, 2011.
    12. News: Mayes. Steve. Former Gladstone officer faces murder charges. The Oregonian. November 8, 2012.
    13. News: Edwards. Victoria. Bizarre murder still haunts town. The Oregonian. July 14, 2012.
    14. News: Mayes. Steve. Trial of Lynn Benton, former cop accused of killing his wife, will be postponed for several months. 8 July 2015. The Oregonian/OregonLive. May 20, 2015.
    15. News: Wilkes. Byron. Police dogs. The Oregonian. April 14, 2014. A4.
    16. Web site: Gladstone Police Department officially accredited . Bella . Rick . September 10, 2014 . www.oregonlive.com . 27 January 2015.
    17. News: Rendleman. Raymond. Gladstone Police Chief Jim Pryde's sudden exit leaves lingering issues. 8 July 2015. Portland Tribune. March 2, 2015.
    18. News: Rendleman. Raymond. Documents reveal Police Chief Jim Pryde's final dealings with Gladstone. 8 July 2015. Portland Tribune. March 6, 2015.
    19. News: Bailey Jr.. Everton. Gladstone police chief's early exit caps sometimes-rocky tenure. 8 July 2015. The Oregonian/OregonLive. March 28, 2015.
    20. News: Bailey. Everton. Gladstone police chief retires months earlier than planned in 'mutual' decision with city. 6 March 2015. The Oregonian. 2 March 2015.

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