Woodburn City Council Releases Key Documents To Promote Transparency On Federal Immigration Enforcement And Flock Safety Camera System - 02/02/26

Woodburn, OR:  The Woodburn City Council has released several key documents as part of its continued commitment to transparency and open communication with the community. These materials are intended to ensure residents have access to the most current information regarding the City’s role in federal immigration enforcement and the use of public safety technology.

The released documents include:

• Two legal opinions related to the City’s role and responsibilities in response to federal immigration enforcement, including guidance on Oregon’s Sanctuary Promise Law

• An Impact Assessment of the City’s Flock Safety Camera system

In response to community concerns and while a comprehensive review is underway, the City disabled the Flock Safety Camera system in November of last year.

“These documents are being shared to provide clarity, address community questions, and support informed public dialogue,” said Scott Derickson, Woodburn City Manager.  “Transparency remains a priority as the City continues to evaluate policies and practices that impact our community.”

All documents are available for public review on the City of Woodburn’s website at: https://www.woodburn-or.gov/community-services/page/immigration-resources-recursos-de-inmigraci%C3%B3n

Woodburn Police Department Enters Second Year Of Dedicated DUII Enforcement Officer Position - 01/23/26

Woodburn, OR:  The Woodburn Police Department has entered its second year of a dedicated DUII (Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants) Enforcement Officer position following approval of a continued DUII enforcement grant from the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT). The current grant period began on October 1, 2025, and runs through September 30, 2026, covering 75 percent of the dedicated officer’s wages and associated training costs.

An evaluation of the program’s first year shows measurable improvements in impaired driving enforcement and overall traffic safety. During the 2024–2025 fiscal year, total DUII arrests increased by 32 percent compared to the previous year, rising from 165 arrests in FY 2023–2024 to 217 arrests in FY 2024–2025.

From December 12, 2024, through September 30, 2025, the dedicated DUII Enforcement Officer conducted extensive enforcement and investigative activity, including 391 traffic stops, issuing 181 traffic citations and 321 warnings. During this period, the officer made 122 alcohol-related DUII arrests and eight drug-impaired DUII arrests, served 12 DUII search warrants, and handled nine Minor in Possession cases and 11 open container violations. The position also contributed to 40 DUII crash investigations, 22 non-DUII crash investigations, and 152 non-DUII-related arrests.

While the long-term goal of the dedicated DUII enforcement position is to reduce impaired driving, serious injury, and loss of life, the data from the first year highlights the continued risk impaired driving poses to the community. In 2025, Woodburn experienced two fatal crashes in which impaired drivers struck and killed pedestrians.

“While this dedicated position has shown great success and promise in removing impaired drivers from our roadways, the fact that we have experienced two consecutive years—2024 and 2025—with two deaths each attributed to impaired driving crashes underscores the continued importance of traffic safety and impaired driving enforcement in our community,” said Deputy Chief Andy Shadrin.

The Woodburn Police Department remains committed to reducing preventable tragedies through proactive enforcement, education, and ongoing public safety initiatives to keep the community safe.