FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DATE: January 28, 2023
CONTACT: Salem Police Communications Office | spdmedia@cityofsalem.net
We, as a law enforcement community in Marion County, find the actions of the police officers involved in the death of Tyre Nichols to be unconscionable. Collectively, we commend Memphis Police Chief Davis for acting quickly to hold those involved accountable.
We hold a deep respect for the sanctity of human life and basic human dignity. Inhumane acts deeply impact all who understand and hold true to the responsibilities of the badge we wear.
We affirm that excessive force is not tolerated by our agencies. Multiple layers of review and accountability are in place to ensure such heinous acts do not occur. Lack of dignity and respect toward those we serve simply run completely counter to who we are as individual officers and deputies and as your law enforcement leaders.
The honorable men and women who work to safeguard the residents of Marion County will continue to work diligently and with conviction to build positive and trusting relationships with all our residents.
Sheriff Joe Kast, Marion County Sheriff’s Office
Chief Trevor Womack, Salem Police Department
Chief Jim Anglemeier, Silverton Police Department
Chief Mark Chase, Gervais Police Department
Chief Mark Daniel, Mount Angel Police Department
Chief Damien Flowers, Aumsville Police Department
Chief Gwen Johns, Stayton Police Department
Chief Martin Pilcher, Woodburn Police Department
Chief David Rash, Hubbard Police Department
Chief Don Taylor, Turner Police Department
Chief John Teague, Keizer Police Department
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Nosotros, como comunidad policial en el condado de Marion, estamos conmocionados y disgustados por las acciones inconcebibles de los ex oficiales de policía de Memphis responsables por la horrible muerte de Tyre Nichols.
Respetamos profundamente la santidad de la vida y la dignidad humana básica. Los actos inhumanos afectan profundamente a todos los que entienden y se mantienen fieles a las responsabilidades de la placa que llevamos.
Afirmamos que la fuerza excesiva no es tolerada por nuestras agencias. Existen múltiples niveles de examen y rendición de cuentas para garantizar que no se cometan esos actos atroces. La falta de dignidad y respeto hacia aquellos a quienes servimos simplemente va completamente en contra de quienes somos como oficiales y diputados individuales y como sus líderes policiales.
Los hombres y mujeres honorables que trabajan para proteger a los residentes del Condado de Marion continuarán trabajando diligentemente y con convicción para construir relaciones positivas y de confianza con todos nuestros residentes.
Alguacil Joe Kast, Marion County Sheriff’s Office
Jefe de Policía Trevor Womack, Salem Police Department
Jefe de Policía Jim Anglemeier, Silverton Police Department
Jefe de Policía Mark Chase, Gervais Police Department
Jefe de Policía Mark Daniel, Mount Angel Police Department
Jefe de Policía Damien Flowers, Aumsville Police Department
Jefe de Policía Gwen Johns, Stayton Police Department
Chief Martin Pilcher, Woodburn Police Department
Jefe de Policía David Rash, Hubbard Police Department
Jefe de Policía Don Taylor, Turner Police Department
Jefe de Policía John Teague, Keizer Police Department
