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Join us for a robust eight week community program that provides you with deeper understanding of what we do at APD. We will offer you a firsthand look at the policies and regulations that police must follow along with presentations from detectives on major investigations, DUII arrests and more. You will watch our K-9s in action, learn about firearm safety and shoot at the gun range, ride with an officer on shift, and more. The class is hands-on and students get to see real day-to-day police activities.
Classes begin on September 24, 2024, and meet every Tuesday evening from 6-9pm for eight weeks.
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See how your resume stacks up.Hiring Process
- Application / Initial Application Review
- Five minute speed interview for invited applicants via Microsoft Teams.
- Oregon Physical Abilities Test (ORPAT)* and written test
- Obstacle course consisting of jogging, jumping, crawling, climbing stairs, crossing a balance beam 6 inches wide by 15 feet long, manipulating a push and pull station, controlling 80 lbs or weight, and dragging a 165 lb. dummy 25 feet , as required by DPSST in 6 minutes and 30 seconds. Watch a demo of the ORPAT test
- Formal face-to-face interview with panel
- Pre-Employment
- Background Investigation
- Psychological Evaluation
- Medical Evaluation
*Test scores for the written and physical abilities tests will not be accepted or shared from/with other law enforcement testing agencies. In addition, test scores from this testing process will not be provided to applicants or other testing law enforcement agencies.
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For Lateral Officers
Qualified laterals must have 3 or more years of law enforcement experience with a 911 responding agency. Laterals may qualify for their Intermediate and/or Advanced Certifications within a year of employment.
Laterals are offered an expedited screening process to minimize trips during the process.
Oregon’s certifying body, the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) honors most out of state academy training. For example, laterals from California only take a 2-week course.
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Animal control services of the Albany Police Department include response to reports of violations of the Albany Municipal Code (AMC) in regard to the keeping of dogs, cats, other domestic animals, animals running at large, and cruelty to animals.
Common Animal Complaints
AMC 6.04.015 Number of dogs permitted.
No person, family or business shall keep more than two dogs past the age of six months on any property within the City except within a kennel which has been approved in accordance with the City of Albany Development Code regulations. (Ord. 4557 § 1, 1983). You can find the permit application for an exemption to the number of dogs permitted on a property on our forms page.
AMC 6.04.020 Dog at large.
When any dog is found running at large in the City, a police officer or dog control officer shall impound it or cite the owner or keeper into court or may do both. It shall be unlawful for a dog to run at large or be permitted to run at large. "At large" shall mean off the premises of the owner or the person having the control, custody, or possession of the dog, while the dog is not under complete control of the owner or such person by a leash or chain not exceeding 10 feet in length, but the use of such leash or chain shall not be required when said dog is in a motor vehicle. (Ord. 4557 § 2, 1983).
AMC 6.04170 Public nuisance – Designated.
Dogs shall be considered a public nuisance under the meaning of this chapter in the following instances:
(1) Any dog, when unprovoked, bites any person or animal;
(2) Any dog, which chases vehicles or when off the premises of the owner or keeper, chases any person or persons;
(3) Any dog which scatters garbage other than that of its owner or keeper;
(4) Any dog which trespasses on private property other than its owners or on public rights-of-way;
(5) Any dog(s) which through the negligence of the owner causes animal waste to accumulate on any premises to a degree that offensive odors can be detected from an adjoining street, yard, or residential unit;
(6) Any dog found within a park outside designated areas;
(7) Any dog which barks continuously for more than 10 minutes during any one-hour period when such barking is audible off the premises of the dog's owner or keeper;
(8) Any dog, except for a Seeing Eye dog whose owner is legally blind, which deposits solid waste matter on any improved property, including public parks and school grounds, other than that of the dog owner. It shall be a defense to this section that the dog owner immediately removes the solid waste. (Ord. 5026 §1,1993; Ord. 4840 §1,1988 Ord. 4557 § 5, 1983).
AMC 6.10.040 Public nuisance – Designated.
Animals described within this chapter and domestic cats shall be considered a public nuisance in the following instances:
(1) The number of animals maintained on any premises is found to exceed the number allowed by this chapter.
(2) Any animal or group of animals, which make loud or frequent noises, disruptful of any person's comfort or repose.
(3) Any animal or group of animals, which through accumulated waste or other reason, causes offensive odors detectable from any right-of-way or adjoining property.
(4) Any animal, which when unprovoked, bites, kicks, scratches, or otherwise threatens the safety of any person.
(5) Any animal which habitually escapes from confinement and trespasses on public or private property. Trespass of more than two occasions shall be considered habitual under the meaning of this section.
(6) Any animal, which is, found running at large as defined by Section 6.12.010 of this code. (Ord. 4713 § 2, 1986; Ord. 4558 § 1, 1983).
Dangerous Dogs
Dogs can be a lot of fun. But dogs, like all animals, can bite. Dog bite victims requiring medical attention in the United States number 500,000 to 1 million annually. Countless more bites go unreported and untreated. On average, about a dozen people die each year from dog bites. Even a dog you know, or a dog that seems friendly, can bite.
Children are often the victims of dog bites often they don’t know that dogs can attack. Dogs can also reach children’s faces easily, so the risk for serious injury is greater.
You can help prevent dog bites by learning how to recognize signs of danger:
- A dog that is in pain is more likely to lash out even at its owner.
- Dogs, like people don’t like to be teased. They may respond aggressively.
- Dogs can get overexcited while playing rough or rowdy games.
- Dogs can get aggressive to protect their puppies.
Take precautions, dog’s give warning signs to let you or your child know that they feel threatened or angry a dog will:
- Bark, growl or snarl
- Pull away from someone trying to pet it.
- Stiffen its body and raise its fur.
Responding to an angry dog:
- Don’t run, the dog may think you’re playing and chase you.
- Put something between you and the dog.
- Don’t stare into the dog’s eyes. Dogs will see this as a challenge.
- Don’t scream instead say no. Stay calm.
- If you fall or are knocked to the ground, curl up in a ball. Put your hands over your head and neck.
- Tell an adult after being attacked. Adults should report attacks to the local animal control agency.
Teach your child to:
- Stay away from strange or stray dogs.
- Tell an adult if there’s a strange or stray dog in the neighborhood.
- Avoid going too close to a dog tied in a yard.
- Get an adult if a dog is hurt.
Your child should only pet a dog if:
- A parent is present.
- The dog’s owner says it’s ok.
- The dog acts in a friendly, gentle way.
- Its owner restrains the dog.
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Programs & Services
Fingerprinting
Wednesdays, 9-11 am, 1-3 pm, in 30 min appts; $20/appt for those living or owning a business in Albany city limits, $30/appt for others. Call 541-917-7680 to schedule.
Active shooter training for your workplace
Including recognition / prevention, response and post response with a section on trauma care.
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