Stopped in to switched my CHL from Washington to Marion county since we moved…read more I arrived early for my appointment and the woman took my paperwork early and started running my background check. . Sometimes in Sheriff's offices some of the staff can be standoffish and rude. The woman helping me and the other staff were very nice. Finger prints and picture were taken and I had my new license in hand in under 10 minutes. All in all, a great experience.

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.

Bunch of corrupt corporate security officers masquerading as public servants. If you go to church…read morewith the cops they'll have you back on anything. Like letting you steal $200000 worth of legos from a sick elderly man trying to pay his bills. Big hand for the Thin Blue Line!!!!

https://youtu.be/L0TgWKkgOCs?si=HUo3AcoC1tCB-0Re…read more Very unprofessional and rude officers and dispatchers. A chief who doesn't care about complaints or reaching out to a citizen after they make a complaint. But they're about to make national news because of their inappropriate behavior.

officer M davis was super kind and helpful after my car was egged. recently moved to Albany and…read morehaven't had any troubles until now he assured me it would be handled!

Next to no wait, even the one time there were lots of people they were fast and efficient. The…read morepeople who work there are kind hearted people ready and willing to help a very unusual experience for a dmv and not just once, I have had a great experience every time I have gone to this dmv.

Other tellers we're talking everyone else's ear off with a bunch of useless banter. I got lucky and…read moremy teller was quick and to the point.

Bad food, closes day room too early, not selective about membership. Staff can be very rude. One…read morestar because I can't give zero. However, it's been over 7 years since my last visit. Will not go back.

Many years ago I had the pleasure of spending the night in Marion County Jail. I was never…read moreofficially "in" jail--just in intake, but that was bad enough. They are highly skilled in mind-fuckery. They move you from room to room for no reason, keep the temp just high enough to not kill, keep information about you from you, and treat you as if you've already been convicted. I'm not sure who sucks more--corrections officers or police officers. And you better not question their authority. If you do, you'll end up all by yourself in a cold room with an extended stay. All this, for a charge that was ultimately dropped. Fuck I hate cops. As for the courthouse, those of us who can, in the courts eyes, afford to hire our own lawyer will waste tons of money because 90% of your court appearances will last no longer than 5 minutes. How much do you think a real lawyer will charge for this? Waste of goddamn time and money. A lawyer once told me that Marion county is the second worst county in Oregon. I believe it.

Modern facility doubles as a tactical command center during emergency events and is even protected…read moreby bullet-proof glass. The police department does a great job at community outreach. I highly recommend their Citizen's Police Academy and CERT classes open to the public (with registration). The facility itself is very impressive with all-electronic-keyed doors throughout. It also houses YCOM the area's 911 dispatch service. The chief, officers and staff are always at lots of community events and the dedication of their volunteers rivals that of any non-profit in town.

Let's see, where's the Yelp for Monmouth, home of Western Oregon University?…read more Gosh, given I'm a bored retiree, a combined legal/intelligence and military professional, with my three fancy degrees, what could I say about the peeps on Jackson street. First and foremost, I hope and pray to the peacock angel Lucifer (having a temporal personage in Dick Cheney) that we never get a new police station in Monmouth. Great for Highway 99, delightful to have a secure area to seize and hold evidence (cars , vans, even mobile homes like the one(s) where I currently reside in Yolk County. And I can't say I recall meeting any of them lately, and being a collegiate drug dealer in the Eugene Corvallis corridor, it's best to keep up appearances in one group of peeps, and overall send conflicting signals. Don't know anything about the VIlle, and aside from the times Monmouth local peeps bogarted my stash and snatch locally I still has Benevolent Tenancies Towards the fuzz. At the same time, I'm tired of the man keepin' me down! I'm H James Tharp, local Monmouth/Independence oddball sports personality, and I approve of this Yelp review. And you can put that in your pipe and smoke it , by golly.

This morning at 8:05am I was in CoosBay oregon traveling exactly 30th. WHICH IS THE SPEED LIMIT. An…read moreOSP patrol car was weaving in out of cars and pulled behind me. REMIND YOU.. I WAS DOING THE SPEED LIMIT. I was concentrating on what was in front of me and not focusing on what was going on behind me when I hear a loud voice over an intercom telling me " PULL OVER TO THE RIGHT LANE IF YOU ARE NOT GOING TO GO THE SPEED LIMIT" It startled me to the point he is lucky I didn't cause an accident. I merged over into the right lane and he passed me . THERE WERE TWO CARS IN THE RIGHT LANE ** 2 car lengths BEHIND ** me going less than the speed limits obviously or else they would have been next to me. After a half of a block OSP changed lanes and got in front of me . This when I threw my hands up and pointed to the cars driving slower than me in the right lane . DONT ABUSE YOUR AUTHORITY DUE TO IMPATIENCE. You are NOT above everyone else driving who obeys speed limits. I'm beginning to think Police are the nerdy kids back in highschool who told on everyone and ate lunch with the teachers . No wonder OSP is always hiring. Who would wanna work around men and woman that just must be a real fun time at BBQs. What a joke. I have never had a ticket or been in an accident in my lifetime. I'm a good driver and NEVER have I been told to get over on a surface st. Not have I ever been yelled at over a megaphone from a moving vehicle . Isn't that only a rule on 1-5 and other Oregon freeways? I will never advocate for the Police again. No wonder people have zero respect nowadays for law enforcement. I was unaware until today that Police didn't want anyone to abide by a speed limit in oregon.

Do not respond to illegal fireworks on the beach in Yachats. Telephoned three nights in a row only…read moreto speak with a rude dispatcher who could care less. Police need to enforce the law and do their jobs. It is obvious from the news we are all in danger when they go around acting entitled.