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WEST LINN - Using nixle.com and twitter.com In an attempt to better communicate with our residents, the West Linn Police Department has begun using two on-line services; Nixle.com and the more commonly known Twitter.com. Nixle.com is an online information service that provides accurate, trusted, and secure communications from the Police Department as well as City Hall. This service provides geographically targeted information to users via cell phones and email.

Fraud is a deception made for personal gain or to damage another individual. The specific legal definition varies by legal jurisdiction. Fraud is a crime. Many hoaxes are fraudulent, although those not made for personal gain are not technically frauds. Look to the right for additional information under "Fraud Schemes".

Effective July 1, 2010, West Linn dog licensing is managed by Clackamas County. Please click here to license your dog or call Clackamas County at 503-655-8628. The West Linn Police Department will work closely with Clackamas County to ensure that all lost and found dogs are returned to their owners using the Clackamas County licensing system. Thank you.

Several Roads in West Linn Remain Closed Due to Weather Conditions Incident Status: Reminder Notice WEST LINN - The West Linn Police Department reminds drivers some local roads are closed, these are not conditional closures. If you drive past a closure sign, and become stuck, tow trucks will not be allowed to retrieve your vehicle until the road re-opens. Drivers are driving past the closures, especially on Pimlico Drive, and getting stuck. These stuck vehicles impair the City's ability to plow or sand the roads to re-open them.

Use this menu item to find answers to commonly-asked questions about community safety in West Linn.

RIGHTS and DUTIES of FINDERS and OWNERS OREGON REVISED STATUTES ORS.98.005 Rights and Duties of Finder of Money or Goods: (1) If any person finds money or goods valued at $100 or more, and if the owner of the money or goods is unknown, such person within 10 days after the date of the finding, shall give notice of the finding in writing* to the county clerk of the county in which the money or goods was found.

Links of Interest

America's Most Wanted - http://westlinnoregon.gov/node/add/webpage

AARP Senior Tips - http://www.aarp.org/

Better Business Bureau - http://www.bbb.org/

Bureau of Justice Statistics - http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/bjs/

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) - https://www.fema.gov/

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The West Linn Police are pleased to offer you the Vacation House Check service while you are out of town. These are designed to give you a little more peace of mind while you travel, and make your home safer.