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History of Newberg Police
History of the Newberg Police Department
1889 The history of the Newberg Police Department begins when, on April 8, 1889, the settlement of Newberg was incorporated as a town. The population of Newberg was less than 100 people. A.G. Hayworth was appointed as the first Town Marshal and Tax Collector. The first lockup facility was located at the NW corner of Illinois and Deskins streets, completed June 3rd for $134.
1890 A police committee was established consisting of the Mayor, the alderman, and the Marshal. The Marshal’s position was set as a two-year appointment.
1892 The City Council adopted then Marshal Wood’s recommendation to approve street lights as “necessary for the safety of the public.”
1893 With the adoption of the Charter, Newberg was incorporated as a City.
1894 The post of Street Commissioner was added to the position of Marshal and Tax Collector. During 1894, the records show the Marshal made eight arrests, with one dismissed, resulting in total fines of $35.
1899 Marshal’s term reduced from two years to one.
1900 Newberg’s population is 945 people and Marshal Wood’s salary is $31.50 per month.
1903 A new City Hall was completed on September 13, 1903 at a cost of $14,125. The police department remains at the Deskins Street facility.
1917 A night watchman employed by the Western Condensed Company was appointed as “special police” to aid the Marshal.
1919 Concerned businessmen petitioned the City Council for additional police officers. If the City Council would hire one officer, the businessmen would pay for a second officer. The petition was approved November 11, 1919.
1921 A gentleman was appointed to the position of Night Marshal without pay; a move to what would become the Police Reserve program.
1922 The first “motorcycle man” was hired for night watch. C.C. Ferguson became the first Marshal to acquire the title of Chief of Police, serving in that capacity until July 1927.
1927 The police department moved to City Hall at 414 E. First Street on February 7, 1927.
1935 Chief Horace Track changed the name of the position of Night Marshal without pay to “Special Police.”
1936 Four police department personnel serve a city population of 2,960.
1947 Chief Russell Rogers instituted the position of sergeant and firmly established the Police Reserve program. At the time of his resignation in 1951, the department consisted of the Chief of Police, one sergeant, three patrol officers, one matron / dispatcher, and eight reserve officers.
1955 Chief Hawkins began his 28-year tenure as Chief over a population of approximately 4,000. At his retirement in 1983, the department had grown from five to 28 employees. The Reserve Program averaged 17 officers; a 24-hour dispatch center had been established; and LEDS and RAIN systems had been installed.
1983 A Charter amendment approved by the voters of Newberg created the position of City Manager to assist the Mayor-Council form of government.
1984 Chief Dave Bishop is appointed as Chief of Police to serve a Newberg population of 11,339.
1993 Spring Break Quake and appointment of Chief Robert I. Tardiff. A five-alarm fire gutted the third floor of City Hall, causing the police department and 9-1-1 Center to temporarily relocate to the Fire Hall.
1994 The first woman police officer for Newberg is hired, and detectives move into the newly remodeled third floor of City Hall.
1995 Mobile Data Terminals (MDT’s) are installed in patrol cars, and a new 800 MHZ trunked radio system is placed in operation. population is 14,700. Newberg’s Enhanced 9-1-1 plan is approved by the State of Oregon.
1996 The Enhanced 9-1-1 telephone system is installed. In November, Newberg voters approved a $2.95 million dollar bond levy to build a new public safety facility.
1998 The Newberg Police Department, Municipal Court, and Finance Department move into the new Public Safety Building at 401 E. Third Street. Yamhill County Corrections has space on the Blaine Street side at 212 S. Blaine Street. VisionAir CAD (Computer-Aided Dispatch) / Mobile are installed.
2002 VisionAir RMS (Records Management System) is installed.
2003 The department purchases K9 tracking dog. Akay is a one year old male, German Shepherd.
2004 Newberg Police Department becomes one of nine law enforcement agencies in the state to earn accreditation from the Oregon Accreditation Alliance.
The department assumes interim responsibility for police services in Dundee. The department adds a third traffic officer. The VESTA Plant Pallas Enhanced 9-1-1 phone system is installed in the Communications Center in anticipation of Phase II Wireless.
2005 Cities of Newberg and Dundee sign a five year police services contract, which allows Newberg to provide police service for the City of Dundee. The Newberg Police Department formally becomes the Newberg-Dundee Police Department and Dundee disbands their police department.
2007 Chief Robert I. Tardiff retires after 13 years as the Cities Chief of Police. Deputy Chief of Police Brian Casey is promoted to Chief of Police. The police department implements a computer forensics investigation division and hires Mike Clark as the first computer forensics investigator.
2008 The City Council authorizes the police department to hire 4 new police officers in an effort to improve department staffing levels. In combination with Dundee the police department now has 32 sworn police officers. The Northern Willamette Valley and Portland Metro area is hit with a major snow strom. Approximately 18 inches of snow fell in the month of December.
2009 Newberg and Yamhill County unsuccessfully attempted another 9-1-1 communications consolidation. The City Council approved the Public Safety Fee of $3 per house hold, per water meter which will be used to fund 3 additional police positions. The police department has 35 sworn police officers, 9 dispatchers, 2 records officers, 1 animal control officer 1 support services manager, 1 administrative assistant and 9 reserve police officers. Newberg's population is 22,675 and Dundee has a population of 3050. Approximately 40,000 cars drive through Newberg daily. Newberg and Dundee extended the police contract until 2015.
