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Medford, Ore — Medford City Manager Brian Sjothun named Medford Police Deputy Chief Scott Clauson its next police chief Thursday evening. Chief Clauson (pictured here being sworn in as Deputy Chief in 2016) will replace Chief Randy Sparacino when he retires August …

KLAMATH COUNTY, Ore. – A man who led police on a long and dangerous chase was captured with the help of a Klamath County Sheriff’s Office K-9. KCSO said the pursuit started at about 12:30 a.m. in Klamath Falls when a deputy …

Klamath Falls, Ore. – The newest member of the Klamath County Sheriff’s Office is from Germany, and is 2 1/2 years old. ‘Chief’ is Klamath County’s newest patrol dog. “He is used to protect officers in potentially deadly situations.”  Notes Deputy Tom …

White City, Ore.- Jackson County Fire District 3 is searching for a new fire chief after the current chief confirmed he will serve in a new role in January. Chief Dan Peterson will move to Utah and serve as chief of the …

Medford, Ore. — The Medford Police Department has been housed inside city hall since 1968. Now 48 years later, the department has a new state-of-the-art facility to call their own. NBC5 got an inside look at the new building Friday, where safety …

Portland, Ore. (KGW) — Portland, Oregon’s police chief is on administrative leave after allegedly misleading investigators in the wake of an accidental shooting. The shooting involving Portland Police Chief Larry O’Dea occurred during a hunting trip last month. “We need our Police …

Medford, Ore. — Multiple sources, both inside the Medford Police Department and in other city departments, say the MPD Chief search is down to two candidates. And they’re both familiar faces. Tim Doney was a Medford Deputy Chief before he became Springfield …

Medford, Ore. — The city of Medford has narrowed the list of potential police chiefs to the final two candidates. City Manager Pro Tem Bill Hoke said the city started with about twenty applicants, but they’ve whittled it down to just two. …

Harney County, Ore. — A Harney County fire chief makes a bold move and joined the armed occupiers at a federal wildlife refuge in Oregon. Chris Briels quit his job at Harney County yesterday, saying he doesn’t trust the government any more. …

Medford, Ore. — The city of Medford is in transition as it looks for a new city manager and police chief. Bill Hoke has been acting as City Manager Pro Tem since June, and Deputy Chief Randy Sparacino will act as interim …