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Lincoln City Police Department receives accreditation award JEREMY C. RUARK Lincoln County Leader
The Lincoln City Police Department has been awarded its initial law enforcement agency accreditation from the Northwest Accreditation Alliance (NWAA). The achievement marks a significant milestone in LCPD’s commitment to maintaining the highest, best practice standards in law enforcement and public safety, according to LCPD Lt. Jeffrey Winn. “The accreditation process involved a rigorous independent evaluation of the department’s operations, policies, and practices to ensure compliance with NWAA’s professional standards,” Winn said. “It
recognizes LCPD’s dedication to professionalism, accountability, and the department’s primary goals of providing a high level of service to the community.” The alliance exists to improve the quality of law enforcement and 911 agencies in the states of Oregon and Alaska and ultimately the quality of services provided to the citizens of both states, according to the NWAA’s website. “The Northwest Accreditation Alliance proudly provides law enforcement and communications 911 accreditation to qualified law enforcement and 911 agencies in Oregon and Alaska,” the website states. “The U.S. Attorney General’s Office has designated
the Northwest Accreditation Alliance as the state of Oregon’s independent credentialing body for the purpose of certifying compliance with the U.S. Department of Justice standards of certification on safe policing principles.” The law enforcement accreditation system establishes a uniform set of “best practices” for police agencies that are consistent on an international scale, measurable, verified by an independent body as to compliance, and creates an accountability to the community, elected policy makers, and the line officers who are performing the day-to-day work. Within the law enforcement See AWARD, page A6
Lincoln City Police Chief Dave Broderick, center, holds the Accreditation Award following the presentation at the Oregon Association of Chiefs of Police annual conference in Pendleton. Also pictured are Scott Hayes, left, and Skip Miller, of Northwest Accreditation Alliance. (Courtesy photo)
Several people rescued from burning boat STEVE CARD Lincoln County Leader
Several people were rescued from a small boat that caught fire on Newport’s Yaquina Bay at around 3 p.m. on Friday afternoon, May 30. After it caught fire, strong north winds pushed the boat up against the NOAA dock on the south side of the bay, and the billowing flames and heavy smoke plume coming from the boat captured the attention of folks all around the area. Newport Fire Chief Rob Murphy said despite speculation from onlookers that there had to have been casualties, there weren’t even any injuries among those aboard. It just so happened that one of the small NOAA vessels was on the bay at the time the fire broke out. “They were the ones who got the people off,” Murphy said. He couldn’t confirm the exact number of persons aboard, but “I had a report of four, one See BOAT, page A6
People aboard a small boat that caught fire Friday afternoon on Yaquina Bay were rescued by personnel from a small NOAA boat that just happened to be out on bay at the time. (Photo courtesy of Dave Mellinger)
Schools to get millions of Waldport mayor reinstated by vote of city council dollars in improvements STEVE CARD Lincoln County Leader
JEREMY C. RUARK Lincoln County Leader
Now that voters have approved the $73 million bond measure for the Lincoln County School District in the May 20 Special Election, district administrators have launched their plan to address the needed improvements and upgrades. “We are working with the technology and facilities departments to build a draft schedule of integrated
department needs,” LCSD Superintendent Majalise Tolan said. “Cybersecurity, equipment maintenance, blue button and security camera installation are all underway for buildings across Lincoln County School District.” Tolan added that as the district crews begin the process of upgrading the schools’ outdoor play spaces, they are measuring
The Waldport City Council, during a special meeting held on May 27, voted to reinstate Heide Lambert to her position of mayor and dismiss charges that she violated the city charter. This action immediately followed an executive session held at 4 p.m. at city hall. Lambert had been removed from her position as mayor by 6-0 vote of the city council
See SCHOOLS, page A7
See MAYOR, page A7
Waldport Mayor Heide Lambert is pictured following a special city council meeting held May 27 during which she was officially reinstated as mayor. (Photo by Steve Card)
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