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REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR THE 2025 REDMOND POLICE DEPARTMENT CITIZEN ACADEMY! (Photo) -07/07/25

Redmond, OR - The Redmond Police Department will begin accepting applications for the 2025 Citizen Academy on July 7, 2025.  This year, classes are three hours in length which will allow for more time for attendees to interact with police department officers and staff and learn more about their police department.  We will be discussing all types of topics to include an overview of the department, patrol operations, investigations, records and business/budgeting, and sharing information about specialty assignments and skills, such as UAS/drone, Drug Recognition Expert, traffic enforcement/safety, CERT (aka, "SWAT") and more.  

 

The academy will include guided tours of Deschutes County 911 and the DCSO Jail, and of course, our new building!  Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in two ride-alongs with officers while the academy is in session, September through November. 

 

Classes are held on Wednesdays, beginning September 10 through November 12, 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM, at our new facility located at 111 NW Teak Ave, Redmond, OR, 97756.  

 

Details on the class agenda for specific dates will be provided to those selected to attend. 

 

Class attendance is limited to 15 people.  This is to allow for a small group environment and more time for attendees to interact with topic presenters.  Attendees living within the city limits of Redmond will be prioritized over applicants from outside the city limits.  If space allows, attendees from nearby communities, such as Terrebonne, Eagle Crest, and other north county areas immediately surrounding Redmond, will be allowed to attend.  

 

APPLICATIONS ARE DUE BY 5 PM ON JULY 31, 2025 

Complete the online CITIZEN ACADEMY APPLICATION by visiting the below website: 

 

https://www.redmondoregon.gov/government/departments/police/citizens-academy 

 

You can also request a paper copy of the application at the police department lobby window. 

Attached Media Files: Citizen Academy presentation photo,

REDMOND POLICE DEPARTMENT INVESTIGATING HOMICIDE (Photo) -06/17/25

Redmond, OR - On June 16, 2025, at approximately 01:46 AM, Redmond Police Department (RPD) officers responded to a 9-1-1 call in the unimproved area west of SW 6th Street and SW Umatilla Avenue.  After the initial response, it was determined that a homicide had occurred.  The male, identified as 44-year-old Anthony Spear, from Redmond, died from a gunshot wound.  RPD officers and detectives along with the Central Oregon Major Incident Team (MIT) are investigating the incident. 

 

RPD would like to thank MIT for assisting with this investigation.  If you have any information regarding this incident, RPD case #25-18381, please contact non-emergency Dispatch at 541-693-6911. 

Attached Media Files: RPD Media Release PR photo.png,