Auxiliary Specialties

The training and experiences acquired in these roles are an invaluable asset to our patrol division and community.

Clackamas County Major Crimes Team (MCT)

All of our detectives are members of the MCT and are subject to 24/7 callouts to assist on investigations involving homicides and other major crimes in Clackamas County.

Clackamas County Interagency - Special Weapons and Tactics Team (SWAT)

We currently have one position assigned to SWAT. This assignment requires a selection process, team testing, extensive training, and is subject to 24/7 callout to critical and developing incidents across Clackamas County.  

Clackamas County Interagency - Crisis Negotiation Team (CNT)

We currently have one position assigned to CNT. This assignment requires a selection process, team testing, extensive training, and is subject to 24/7 callout to critical and developing incidents across Clackamas County. 

Clackamas County Interagency - Crime Reconstruction and Forensics Team (CRAFT)

We have three officers assigned to CRAFT. This role entails assisting on investigations of fatal, serious injury, and crime-related crashes, as well as homicides in Clackamas County.

Clackamas County Human Trafficking Multi-Disciplinary Team (HTMDT)

WLPD has multiple officers and detectives who actively participate with the MDT in various capacities. Managed by the Clackamas County District Attorney’s Office, the team is comprised of local, state, federal law enforcement, public and non-profit groups, and medical personnel to combat illicit massage parlors, crimes against children, and human and labor trafficking. 

Unmanned Aircraft System (Drone Program)

WLPD’s drone program has multiple certified drone pilots ready to respond to a variety of incidents as a highly beneficial resource.

Officer in Charge (OIC)

A senior officer, having undergone additional required training, can be assigned as the designated supervisor for a particular shift based on the department's needs.

Field Training Officer (FTO)

An FTO is a senior patrol officer who is assigned a new recruit officer. The recruit officer typically has recently graduated from the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) academy. The FTO and new recruit are paired together for an allotted amount of field training time as the FTO coaches the recruit in real-world situations to become an independently functioning police officer.

Crisis Intervention Officer (CIT)

WLPD greatly values officer training and awareness surrounding responses to mental health issues. We strive to send every officer to a 40-hour course to be CIT certified through our BHU partnership.