Media Inquiries
Reporters representing credentialed online, print, television, and radio media organizations are encouraged to subscribe to the FlashAlert Newswire. Emergency alerts and non-urgent media releases are posted to the service, which in turn sends an immediate email to subscribers. In general, all press releases are also posted to the Salem Police Department's social media accounts.
Media inquiries must be sent by email to [email protected]. Any request from a credentialed reporter or news outlet will be coordinated by the public information officer or communications director, whether case or breaking news related.
A media kit is available for reporters which contains responses to the most common questions about the Salem Police Department.
Social media communications
The Salem Police Department also utilizes social media to communicate with the public. In an effort to increase connections with residents through images and videos or inform the community about the types of calls handled by officers and detectives, social media has become a commonplace.
Salem Police uses Facebook, Instagram, Nextdoor, Twitter and YouTube as information-sharing methods.
Public records or police report requests
Call the Salem Police Records Section for more information about police records requests at 503-588-6144 or submit your records request online.
