Police Advisory Board

Overview

The Police Advisory Board is appointed by the City Council.  By Municipal Code the members of the board must remain impartial and unbiased and are encouraged by the City Council to seek opportunities to educate the community about police work and the purpose of law enforcement. The Board is a component of the Sherwood community, with the goal of promoting public safety. The Board is expected to establish and maintain coordinated and cooperative working relationships between residents, the business community, faith community, youth population, schools, other agencies and the city police department.

The Board shall:

  • Assist the police department in establishing:
    • Priorities for the delivery of police services, including types, levels, and quality of police services;
    • The department’s strategic plan and goals;
    • Recommended strategies for the future; and
    • Public policy on policing.
  • Seek opportunities to educate the community about police work and the purpose of law enforcement.
  • Be a component of the Sherwood community, with the goal of promoting public safety.
  • Establish and maintain coordinated and cooperative working relationships between residents, the business community, faith community, youth population, schools, other agencies, and the Sherwood Police Department.
  • Invite and encourage public input regarding the above and advise the Chief of Police on the above matters and make recommendations to the City Council when appropriate.

The Board consists of nine members appointed to three year terms.  Six members must be residents of the City of Sherwood. The remaining members must reside within the 97140 zip code, but need not be residents of the City.

The Board meets on the third Thursday of every month at 7 pm. The meetings are held at the Sherwood Police Department (Community Room), 20495 SW Borchers Drive, Sherwood, Oregon.

If you would like to contact the Board, please email the following address: PoliceAdvisoryBoard@sherwoodoregon.gov.

Citizen comments may be provided in person or in writing. Sign-up forms will be available at the meeting for anyone who wishes to provide comments in person. Written comments must be submitted at least 24 hours in advance of the scheduled meeting start time by email to policeinformation@sherwoodoregon.gov and must clearly state that it is intended as a general Citizen Comment for a specific meeting. Comments are limited to 4 minutes per person. Per Council Rules Ch. 2 Section (V)(D)(5), Citizen Comments, “Speakers shall identify themselves by their name and by their city of residence.” Anonymous comments will not be accepted into the meeting record. Links:

Police station with a patrol car parked in front, surrounded by autumn trees.

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