i have always had very pleasant and quick service this particular braqnch office of the department…read moreof social security. one of the better ones.

I just got married and needed to change my name. The wait in getting this done on a Monday was not…read morenearly as long as I had expected. The security guard that greeted me and went through my bag to check for weapons was very professional. When I was called to the window, the man assisting me was curt to the point of putting me on the defensive. He worded his questions in a way that made me feel like a criminal on trial. And when he was done he simply said, "that's all." And I felt dismissed. The process itself was not bad. But this clerk could have had a more pleasant personality. He could have smiled, greeted me kindly or even looked at me at some point during the process. He stared at his computer and wouldn't make eye contact with me. At one point he worded a question by saying, "if any of this info you have given is false, then you have committed perjury." I just felt like I was on trial.This is the only reason I did not give 5stars.

Very helpful with questions by phone but you have to make a phone appointment to complete any tasks…read moreneeded & takes about a month to do so. The old days of just walking in to get help is no longer available

the claims specialist (named Craig) called right on time for my appointment yesterday morning. He…read morewas friendly and after verifying my identity, he explained the application process and then took my disability application and disability report information and put it into the computer. I was impressed how painless this process was. I hope the federal government will end the hiring freeze and FULLY staff each of the field offices so that the public can receive the service they need. I had called their toll-free number 1800-772-1213 and was on hold for over 5 hours. I stayed on the line even AFTER the field offices close at 4pm, and was pleasantly surprised when a rep answered the call at 7:30pm and got my appointment scheduled.

ODOT is failing miserably at keeping our roadways free of debris & garbage. Where are the fine…read moresigns & camera traps for problem areas? And the sponsor clean up programs-where did those go? From the looks of things, ODOT has completely given up. It's an absolute mess out there!

This review isn't for the DOT as a whole, but for the "DOT Hiltons" that exist under bridges and…read morerights of way. I don't know why the DOT won't clean up the mess that's on their property or trespass the squatters. These areas are full of trash. The river is coming up; it will all end up in the river. Many of the "camps" that exist in these areas are made with materials that are clearly stolen. I've seen signs from local businesses used as walls. There's always shopping carts; those have to be stolen from stores. There's piles and piles of bike frames and bike wheels. I wonder where those come from? If I camp legally on the National Forest that my taxes fund, I have a limit of how long I can stay. Apparently I can squat on DOT property, throw my garbage in the river, and shit on the ground and it's all OK. I really don't know why the Oregon DEQ doesn't fine the DOT for allowing pollution to enter the river from DOT property. I know they regulate cities for things that flow out of storm drains even when the city isn't the entity putting things in the drains. Our towns are becoming garbage dumps.

This place is old and falling apart. Outside stairs are rusty and unsafe looking. We were there to…read morevisit, and I am in a power chair, so you are supposed to ring a bell to notify staff you are there. When I reached up to press the bell, it fell off the wall and just dangled there, broken. The phones in the visitor area were largely out of order as well.

No, I didn't go to the slammer. I did however go to the OSP Car Show to benefit the children of…read moreincarcerated inmates. The Show has been going on over 42 years now and proceeds go to fund inmates children to go to a two week summer camp with other kids whose parents are incarcerated. The inmates look forward to this every year and entry is $45.00 (they have to do a background check) and you get notification you are in about 1-2 months before the show. They provide you with an orange shirt which is your to keep, have a great raffle with some pretty cool prizes with some actuallybeing made by the inmates. They also feed you breakfast and lunch (pizza) as you are in there for the duration (about 8 hours). If into classic cars, worth looking into the most unique car show in the state.

Admittedly, I am not happy about having so much contact with law enforcement (there are a lot of…read moreissues in my area), but I have to say that my experiences with the Salem Police Department have been exceptional. As a former prosecutor, I do know what to look for when it comes to judging experiences with the police, and it isn't just contact with the officer. Response time, investigations, quality of report writing, handling of matters, follow-up, and many other factors have to be taken into consideration. In my experience, Salem PD has excelled in all of those areas. I've lived in many major cities and I've lived in a few suburban areas. The police department here in Salem most definitely ranks at the top of my list for dependability, trustworthiness, and helpfulness. I want to note that Officer Orso is, hands down, the best officer that I have seen in my career, where I have had contact with thousands of officers. I watched him interview my client, who was a victim of a sexual assault. Orso was patient, kind, compassionate, and most importantly, he did not engage in any victim-blaming tactics that people use, generally without realizing it. I watched the interview with the victim, and found myself wishing that all officers who make contact with victims of sexual abuse and domestic violence could approach it in the same way that Orso did. Truly, he has set an incredibly high standard that all officers should live up to. Thank you, Officer Orso.

there's no negative stars to put. I called to report noise level so high that sitting outside…read moretrying to watch tv we couldn't. was told by the Salem Police to write an online report and when 5 or 6 come in then the will take care of the issue. so they would rather have the citizens take care of the problems so they don't have to. Salem oregon wants us to go back to the 1800 for us to take care of issues our self

In Salem for my birthday roadtrip, and wanted to do local things. I was told that the Capitol…read morebuilding was closed while under construction, but I could try to get a tour of the Supreme Court building instead. It's the oldest structure on the Mall, and looks great for its age. The experience did not disappoint! After going through security, I approached the beautiful staircase. Hanging glass sculptures of feathers went up each side, leading to glass wings on the third landing. I peeked into the law library and that's when the education began. Emily, the Lawyer/Librarian who gave me a most excellent behind the scenes tour, made it quite memorable. From the architecture to an intricately carved donated wooden chest, to the women and men making a difference in Oregon's politics, I learned so much. Seeing the handwritten notes inside the Courtroom drawers was a highlight. This visit absolutely made up for missing the tower tour at the Capital Building. I can go back when construction is finished.

Beautiful place to visit and enjoy the flowers and sun. My favorite is when the cherry blossoms are…read morein bloom. It's a must see!!!

Closed for construction. I walked the perimeter and it looks like an interesting building to tour…read moreeventually.

I'm visiting Oregon and bought a shellfish license. I set up a user name and password and paid my…read morefees. The state was good about taking my money, but there was no correspondence to my license. I went to the website, and my user name and password don't work now. If I get stopped, I'll just show my bank account statement showing the money was taken.

I don't have any issues with them per se, but I think they could at least do one thing better: Make…read morefishing licenses good 12 months from the date of purchase instead of just from Jan - Dec. If I don't remember to buy one in January (or February, at the latest) I feel too ripped off to go in and get one because I know I'm not getting a full 12 months. So you lost revenue right there, but your answer to the lack of revenue stream is to increase prices. Huh. How's that working out for you?