Salem Police Transparency Portal

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Welcome to the Salem Police Department Transparency Portal. The page is one of several initiatives to increase trust and legitimacy with the community we serve. By openly sharing data, policies, reports, and other information that directly impacts the public, we strive to engage residents in knowledge-sharing, while demonstrating openness and accountability.

The transparency portal is an in-progress project, and as such, will have more information added as the platform develops. Please check back.

 

Budget for the Salem Police Department

Budget transparency enables residents to review the overall plan to manage financial resources for the coming fiscal year. Each year, the City of Salem prepares a budget for the organization in accordance with Oregon Budget Law. The complete budget is presented in two volumes with Book 1 covering the service area budgets for all City of Salem departments. The Salem Police Department's budget is part of the general fund which comprises all services that provide a citywide benefit.

Crime Data and Calls for Service​

Reported crime data is one tool to help the public and police understand the types of criminal activity reported throughout the city. Through the user-friendly  LexisNexis  system, residents can access a community crime map which accepts queries by address, date range or event type.

Review current statistics and calls for service.

​Employee Feedback

Soliciting community feedback, positive or otherwise, is crucial to open dialogue with the community about interactions with police staff.

Complaints

Compliments

Policies & Procedures

The publication of police policies and procedures enables community members to understand the standards and expectations of the Salem Police Department from its entire staff, both sworn and professional.

Review key policies

Press Releases

Transparency in our communications is as important as the openness of the police department's actions and decisions written into policies and procedures.

Salem Police Communications Office

Strategic Plan

The  Salem Police Department Strategic Plan  is a three-year framework which represents our commitment to improve the way we serve our community. The goals, strategies, and objectives provide focus for the department, ensuring the best use of our limited resources toward measurable progress.

View of salem police station through the center of the art sculpture in front of the station.

​Trust-building with the Community

Learn about our principled policing work to create a new, deeper connection with residents which emphasizes relationships, collaboration, and trust-building.