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Welcome to the City of Salem Police and Fire departments media releases newsroom. This page serves as a source of information where the latest media releases from both agencies can be found.

Salem Police Station Groundbreaking Ceremony November 9, 2018

October 26, 2018

The public is invited to the groundbreaking ceremony of the new Salem Police Station. The ceremony begins November 9, 2018 at Noon.

Salem Police to host drug take back site

October 17, 2018

The Salem Police Department is partnering with the Drug Enforcement Administration for the biannual Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, October 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Peace Plaza on the city hall campus (500 block of Commercial ST SE).

Water Advisory Report Suggests Specific Improvements to Salem Emergency Preparedness and Communications

September 14, 2018

A frank assessment of the City’s performance during the two water advisories this summer is now available. The third-party report gives a timeline of events, an assessment of what worked well, what did not, and lessons learned. It also includes recommendations such as bolstering communications resources and emergency preparedness operations.

City of Salem Burn Ban Lifted

September 13, 2018

On September 13, 2018, the burn ban implemented on July 24, 2018 has been lifted. The burn ban was issued due to dry conditions and forecasted high temperature. Please contact the Salem Fire Department at 503-588-6245 for questions

Beat the heat and be safe: Hot weather safety and fire prevention tips

August 10, 2018

With the projected warmer weather this week, the City of Salem reminds everyone that additional steps should be taken to maintain health and prevent fires. High heat can impact the health of people and pets. Also, due to increased temperatures and lower fuel moistures, the risk of fire ignition and fire spread is magnified.

Salem Task Force Recommends Several Downtown Homeless Solutions

August 2, 2018

Salem’s Downtown Homelessness Solutions Task Force held their final meeting on Aug. 1, 2018 and approved moving a number of recommendations forward to Mayor Chuck Bennett

Outdoor Burn Ban in Effect in Salem

July 25, 2018

The burn ban includes recreational campfires, fire pits, yard debris, agricultural burning and permits issued for open burning. It will remain in effect until further notice.

Community Support Enhances Public Safety Services in Salem

July 24, 2018

Members of the Salem Police Foundation visited the Salem City Council on Monday, July 23, 2018 for a special presentation to the Salem Police Department.

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