Chief Jeff Kosmicki has spent most of his adult life living in Newberg and has truly risen through the ranks of the organization. He graduated from George Fox University in 1993 with a degree in Business Administration. Shortly after graduation, he became a reserve police officer here at the Newberg-Dundee Police Department.
Jeff was hired as an NDPD officer in 1996 and then assigned as a narcotics & major crimes detective. He was promoted to Sergeant in 2003 and then promoted to Lieutenant. He became the Patrol Captain in 2010 and finally the Chief of Police in 2020 after the retirement of former Chief Brian Casey.
Chief Kosmicki has held various assignments to include supervising the Special Investigations Unit, participating in the Yamhill County Major Crimes Response Team, and as the department’s Public Information Officer. Jeff is a graduate of the 221st FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia which has built positive working relationships with partnering federal law enforcement agencies.
Chief Kosmicki is a member of the International Association of Chief’s of Police, the Oregon Association of Chief’s of Police, and holds an Executive certification through the Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards & Training (DPSST).
"I am deeply honored to represent the communities of Newberg & Dundee as the Chief of Police. I am equally honored to be part of the team of officers, 911 dispatchers, and support staff that have accepted the challenge of keeping our communities safe, and value the many relationships that we have all built together over the years.
The Newberg-Dundee Police Department has a culture of high moral and ethical expectations of both ourselves and our peers. Our fundamental pillars are Integrity, Courage, Honor, and Compassion. Our purpose in public safety is to protect the public, maintain law & order, and prevent or detect crime.
While it is understood that not all interactions with law enforcement are positive experiences, it is our goal that each interaction is handled with respect and dignity. We will tirelessly STRIVE for perfection with the understanding that it is impossible to obtain."
-Chief Jeff Kosmicki
