Tillamook Police Department
The City of Tillamook is served by 13 officers and staff who are on duty 24 hours a day, seven days a week. From their headquarters at Third and Madrona, the department operates 6 patrol and service vehicles.
Tillamook Police Department is responsible for enforcing all city laws and ordinances within the Tillamook city limits. In addition, police department personnel work with the Tillamook County Sheriff’s Department, the 9-1-1 Center and other first-responders in beneficial mutual aid relationships.
School Resource Officer
An important member of the Tillamook Police Department is the School Resource Officer. Through this program, an officer becomes a part of the school community. His or her role is to provide young people additional support as counselor, teacher and mentor. Officers develop relationships of trust with the students and are available to help and support them during difficult or confusing times. Officers also provide a valuable element of security for students and staff.
School Resource Officers are assigned to all of the seven schools in Tillamook School District 9: Tillamook High School, Tillamook Junior High School, Liberty Elementary, East Elementary, South Prairie Elementary, TOPS Alternative School at the Wilson School building and Trask River High School.
For more information, contact School Resource Officer Nick Troxel at (503) 842-2522.
Tillamook Police Cadet Program
The Tillamook Police Department operates a youth Cadet Program through Boy Scouts of America.
This program is modeled after Learning for Life and Explorers and accepts young people, ages 8 to 20.
Cadets participate in regular training meetings, community support programs and other life-experience activities. As part of their activities, they often direct traffic, control parking and assist spectators at Tillamook events. This is how they earn money to fund the program. Each year, they also travel to Monterey, Calif., where they work at major public events, such as the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro Am Golf Tournament.
Cadets also raise funds each year for Special Olympics and assist with other fund raising and community programs.
Approximately 40 youth are involved in the Cadet Program. They volunteer approximately 4,000 hours of service annually.
For information about the Cadet Program, contact Police Chief Terry Wright at the Police Department, (503) 842-2522.
Dog Licensing
All dogs over the age of six months must be licensed. Licensing fees are collected annually and are due every January. The annual license fee for a dog that has not been spayed or neutered is $7.50. The fee for a dog that has been spayed or neutered is $5. The fee for a dog owned by a senior citizen (proof of age required) is just $3.75. There is no license fee charged for service dogs. If your dog loses his or her tag, a replacement tag may be obtained at a charge of $2. Licenses that are paid late (after Feb. 15) are subject to a $2.50 late fee. There are no discounts for multiple or fertile dogs. You may download a dog license application here or pick one up at the Police Department.
Garage Sales
A permit is required to hold a garage or yard sale. You may download the permit here or pick one up at City Hall. Garage Sales are permitted for up to three consecutive days, two times a year. A sign of up to four square feet in size may be posted at the sale site. Directional or advertisement signs are not permitted on any public property, such as on trees, utility poles or utility boxes.
Code Enforcement
The Police Department is responsible for enforcing city codes. The Code Enforcement Officer answers questions and investigates complaints on a wide variety of issues. These might include abandoned or illegally parked vehicles, unlawful dumping, unsafe buildings, animal problems and unmaintained properties.
If you wish to report a code violation, you may download a Code Violation Investigation Request Form, fill it out and either bring it in or mail it to Tillamook Police Department, 210 Laurel Ave., Tillamook, OR 97141. You also may pick up a form at the Police Department office. Or you may call (503) 842-2522.
Yard Maintenance
It is the responsibility of every property owner to maintain his or her property. This includes maintenance of plants and weeds on the property. Grass and other ground covers must be maintained at eight inches or less. Hedges must be maintained at three feet or less in front and street-side yards. All shrubs in the public right-of-way must be maintained at a height of three feet or less. Branches of trees extending over any public sidewalk should be trimmed to a height of not less than eight feet above the sidewalk. Vegetation and trees must be trimmed so as not to impair vision or obstruct the travel of motorists.
Inoperable Vehicles
To report an abandoned vehicle or one that appears to be inoperable, you may download a form or get one at the Police Department. Your report should note the license plate number, color, make, model and location of the vehicle and the length of time you have observed it at that location.
Junk and Debris
By city ordinance, junk, trash and debris may not be left in your yard. This includes such things as vehicle parts, appliances, furniture, building materials, tires, trash, cardboard, plastics, tree trimmings and fallen tree limbs. Such material must be properly disposed of. Failure to do so may result in citations and fines.
Animals
By ordinance, pet owners may not allow dogs to annoy others in the community by barking, running at large or creating a nuisance.
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