Community Policing

The Prineville Police Department is committed to delivering exceptional service through a community policing philosophy, fostering strong partnerships with citizens and community leaders.

Our Community Service Officers (CSOs) play a vital role in supporting this mission by serving as a bridge between the community and the department.

Core Responsibilities:

Community Service Officers assist sworn officers with a variety of tasks, including:

• Responding to and investigating animal-related offenses
• Assisting with traffic collisions and other lower-priority calls
• Investigating city ordinance violations
• Preserving, protecting, and transporting evidence
• Assisting at crime scenes
• Community Engagement Activities 

CSOs are actively involved in fostering community relationships and crime prevention through:

• Acting as a liaison between the community and the police department
• Participating in community events, such as May Market, Faith & Blue, Shop with a Cop, and Crook County Fair
• Supporting crime prevention programs

Through these efforts, Community Service Officers help enhance safety, build trust, and maintain a strong connection between the Prineville Police Department and the citizens we proudly serve.