In November 1982, Keizer became incorporated as an official city in Oregon. At that time the City of Keizer contracted with Marion County Sheriff's Office for police services.

Today the Keizer Police Department serves over 34,000 residents with 38 sworn officers, 8 support staff, Reserves, Cadets, and other volunteers. 

We are proud to sponsor a Reserve Police Officer Program and a Law Enforcement Explorer Cadet Program. 

A departmental reorganization took place in 1997 which resulted in changes that affected every division.  The Department was branched into two separate divisions, Patrol and the Patrol Support Division. 

The Keizer Police Department operates using a community policing philosophy.  A philosophy that promotes police, community, and government agencies working together to solve problems.  A management philosophy that encourages a state of mind which occurs when the officer realizes that he or she does have the power to go beyond an arrest and to begin developing a plan to solve problems.  Developing a plan that involves not only the officer but also action on the part of those most affected by the problem, the citizens.

H. Marc Adams
Chief of Police