State Criminal Justice Profile
In Fiscal Year 2014, BJA provided more than $6 million* in state and local funds to Oregon.
| Justice Assistance Grant Program—State Formula | $2,138,393 |
|---|---|
| Justice Assistance Grant Program—14 Local Awards | $957,343 |
| Other Direct Discretionary Funds | $3,852,414 |
Source: Bureau of Justice Assistance
*This amount does not include funding for national training and technical assistance programs that
benefit all states and territories.
| Grantee Name | GMS Project Period | Project Title | GMS Award Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon Criminal Justice Commission | 10/01/2013 – 09/30/2017 | Oregon 2014 JAG Program | $2,138,393 |
| Grantee Name | GMS Project Period | Project Title | GMS Award Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of Beaverton | 10/01/2013 – 09/30/2017 | Tactical Safety and Communications Equipment for the Beaverton Police Department | $25,015 |
| City of Bend | 10/01/2013 – 09/30/2017 | Portable Radios | $28,451 |
| City of Grants Pass | 10/01/2013 – 09/30/2015 | Expanding Restorative Justice Options | $15,485 |
| City of Hillsboro | 10/01/2013 – 09/30/2015 | Hillsboro Police Department Property and Evidence Equipment Grant | $22,816 |
| City of Klamath Falls | 10/01/2013 – 09/30/2015 | Ocean Systems Mobile Forensic Video, Image, and Audio Acquisition and Processing Solution | $11,637 |
| City of Medford | 10/01/2013 – 09/30/2017 | Safe Schools Initiative | $73,762 |
| City of Portland | 10/01/2013 – 09/30/2017 | 2014 Portland-Metropolitan Area Law Enforcement Community JAG Programs | $483,619 |
| City of Redmond | 10/01/2013 – 09/30/2015 | Redmond Police Mobile Data Terminal Upgrade Project | $12,003 |
| City of Salem | 10/01/2013 – 09/30/2017 | City of Salem Community Service Officer Program and Marion County Sheriff Security Enhancements | $82,971 |
| City of Springfield | 10/01/2013 – 09/30/2015 | 2014 JAG Program | $18,234 |
| Clackamas County Juvenile Department | 10/01/2013 – 09/30/2017 | Enhancement of Cognitive Skills Groups in Community School Prevention Sites | $29,550 |
| Deschutes County | 10/01/2013 – 09/30/2015 | Victim Alarms, Encrypted Communications, and Improved Coordination | $23,640 |
| Lane County | 10/01/2013 – 09/30/2017 | Law Enforcement Equipment and Contracts for Analytical Services | $91,263 |
| Washington County | 10/01/2013 – 09/30/2017 | Enforcement and Training to Prevent and Reduce Human Trafficking, Prostitution, and Digital Exploitation | $38,897 |
| Grantee Name | GMS Project Period | Project Title | GMS Award Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benton County Sheriff’s Office | 10/01/2014 – 09/30/2016 | 2014 Benton County Drug Treatment Court Enhancement Program | $199,874 |
| Harney County | 10/01/2014 – 09/30/2016 | Harney County Treatment Court | $109,749 |
| Jackson County | 10/01/2014 – 09/30/2016 | Reach-In Recovery Program | $567,100 |
| Josephine County | 10/01/2014 – 09/30/2016 | Josephine County Drug Court Enhancement Project | $200,000 |
| Multnomah County | 10/01/2014 – 09/30/2016 | Multnomah County Drug Court Enhancement Project | $200,000 |
| Oregon Criminal Justice Commission | 10/01/2014 – 09/30/2017 | Oregon FY 2014 Justice Reinvestment Initiative: Maximizing State Reforms | $1,750,000 |
| Oregon Criminal Justice Commission | 10/01/2013 – 09/30/2017 | Oregon FY 2014 Residential Substance Abuse Treatment for State Prisoners (RSAT) Program | $110,057 |
| Oregon Criminal Justice Commission | 10/01/2014 – 09/30/2015 | Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) FY 2014 Reallocation | $61,033 |
| Oregon Criminal Justice Commission | 08/01/2012 – 07/31/2015 | 2014 Oregon Palm Print Live Scanners Project | $122,067 |
| Oregon Department of Corrections | 10/01/2014 – 09/30/2016 | Oregon Department of Corrections “Breaking the Silence” Project | $500,000 |
| Oregon Department of Justice | 10/01/2014 – 09/30/2015 | Oregon FY 2014 John R. Justice Program | $32,534 |
Law Enforcement Agencies: 215
Sworn Officers: 5,959
City County Tribal State* Other
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Report (2013)
Between 2004 and 2013, 4 officers were feloniously killed (0 in 2013) and 1 officer was accidentally killed in the line of duty. In 2013, 542 officers were assaulted (1.09% of all officers assaulted in the United States).
According to the FBI Annual Report, nationwide violent crime in 2013 decreased more than 4% from the 2012 estimates. Below are the current crime trends for Oregon:
| Crime | 2012 | 2013 | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 9,653 | 9,984 | 3.4 |
| Murder and Manslaughter | 92 | 80 | -13.0 |
| Forcible Rape* | 1,140 | 3,356 | N/A |
| Robbery | 2,413 | 2,397 | -0.7 |
| Aggravated Assault | 6,008 | 5,610 | -6.6 |
| Property Crime | 125,723 | 124,737 | -0.8 |
| Burglary | 21,901 | 20,769 | -5.2 |
| Larceny-Theft | 93,619 | 94,106 | 0.5 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 10,203 | 9,862 | -3.3 |
In 2013, total arrests (54,323) decreased 57.48% from 2012.
Violent-crime arrests decreased 60.81% (1,648),
and property-related arrests decreased 62.63% (9,446).
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reports
| Court of Last Resort: | Supreme Court |
|---|---|
| Intermediate Appellate: | Court of Appeals |
| General Jurisdiction: | Circuit Court |
| Limited Jurisdiction: | County Court; Justice Court; Municipal Court |
| Prisoner Admissions: | 5,532 |
|---|---|
| Prisoner Releases: | 5,048 |
| Total Prisoners: | 15,362 |
Source: Bureau of Justice Statistics (2013)
Source: Oregon Department of Corrections
*Recidivism is defined as the total percentage of a release cohort that was convicted of any felony at any time within the specified number of months following release from prison. A release cohort comprises all individuals who were released to parole or post-prison supervision during a 6-month period.
The Western States Information Network (WSIN), a RISS Center, serves Oregon.
There are 199 Oregon criminal justice agencies that are members of WSIN.
Source: Regional Information Sharing Systems
In Oregon, Byrne JAG state funding has assisted with numerous innovative initiatives and supports:
Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training’s establishment of the Center for Policing Excellence within the Public Safety Academy. This training center develops and delivers training to local law enforcement on evidence-based policing and community supervision practices. It also provides law enforcement with technical assistance when needed. Part of the state’s 2013 Justice Reinvestment legislation, the center will help law enforcement officers use evidence-based deterrence, enforcement, and interdiction strategies.
The State Administering Agency’s efforts to improve and update the Oregon Treatment Court Management System. This information system will help improve court performance and accountability, data collection, grant monitoring, and future drug court evaluation.
Fourteen of the state’s network of 68 specialty courts. Byrne JAG funds support 1 family court, 1 veterans court, and 12 adult/juvenile drug courts. As the largest single Byrne JAG investment for the state, the outputs and evaluations of these courts are continually monitored by the State Administering Agency. For example, it recently completed a randomized controlled trial of 4 adult drug courts targeted for high-risk, nonviolent property offenders.
Source: National Criminal Justice Association
Oregon Criminal Justice Commission
Michael Schmidt, Executive Director
http://www.oregon.gov/CJC/
| Total Population: | 3,930,065 |
|---|---|
| Population Under 18: | 857,606 |
| Population Over 65: | 607,395 |
Source: U.S. Census (2013 est.)
State Investigative Agency:
Oregon State Police
Richard Evans, Jr., Superintendent
Local Governments: 1,542
Source: U.S. Census (2012)
Federally Recognized Tribes: 10
Source: Bureau of Indian Affairs
U.S. Attorneys’ Office: Billy J. Williams—District of Oregon, Portland Source: U.S. Department of Justice
Homeland Security Agency: Oregon Military Department Major General Michael E. Stencel, Adjutant General http://www.oregon.gov
Drug Courts: 69
Source: National Drug Court Resource Center
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