The mission of the Oregon Association of Property & Evidence Officers (OAPEO) is to promote professionalism of the property & evidence function within the state through the cooperation and sharing of information with individual agencies.
"The conference and topics were great as always... I leave there every time, just amazed at the networking, new information, how-to's and case studies!
THANK YOU!"
- K.S.
"Relevant topics to P/E!
I really appreciated hearing from people
who have done the job!"
- Anonymous
Experience Exclusive Training at the Annual Conference!
"The DDA presenting on courtroom testimony was excellent. I thought it was applicable and helpful, especially the part about what not to do!"
- Anonymous
"It was a great opportunity to come together with different agencies and learn what works, and doesn’t work, for the evidence job."
- K.F.
Board of Directors
President Darci VandenHoek
Salem Police Department
dvandenhoek@cityofsalem.net
Vice President Karen Foster
Clackamas County Sheriff's Ofc.
kfoster@clackamas.us
Sec./Treas. Marci Peters
McMinnville Police Department
marci.peters@mcminnvilleoregon.gov
Counties & Representatives By Region
REGION 1
Amy Kepler - Newberg Police
amy.kepler@newbergoregon.gov
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Athena Payne, Tualatin Police
apayne@tualatin.gov
Includes the following counties:
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Clackamas County
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Clatsop County
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Columbia County
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Multnomah County
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Tillamook County
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Washington County
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Yamhill County
REGION 2
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Susan Ashwell- Marion Co SO
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Cristy Berning - Silverton PD
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Includes the following counties:
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Benton County
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Lane County
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Lincoln County
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Linn County
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Marion County
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Polk County
REGION 3
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Kayla Lauer - Josephine Co. SO
klauer@josephinecounty.gov
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Jennefer Sander - Jackson Co. SO
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Includes the following counties:
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Coos County
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Curry County
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Douglas County
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Jackson County
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Josephine County
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Klamath County
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Lake County
REGION 4
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April Weaver - OSP- The Dalles
aprilweaver@state.or.us
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2nd Position Vacant
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Includes the following counties:
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Baker County
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Crook County
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Deschutes County
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Gilliam County
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Grant County
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Harney County
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Hood River County
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Jefferson County
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Malheur County
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Morrow County
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Sherman County
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Umatilla County
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Union County
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Wallowa County