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Aumsville Police Department Purchases Two Tasers

Aumsville will join several other local agencies that use tasers, a proven and effective tool that avoids the use of deadly force.

(AUMSVILLE, Ore.) - The Aumsville Police Department has purchased two Tasers, and upon completion of required training by department personnel, they will be deployed for use.

Taser devices use proprietary technology to quickly incapacitate dangerous, combative or high-risk subjects who pose a risk to law enforcement officers, innocent citizens or themselves.

Winters Praised for Work on Meth and Justice Issues

(Salem) - Senator Jackie Winters (R-Salem) was recently honored for her work to curb the use of methamphetamine and her advocacy of Oregon`s justice system by the Oregon State Bar. The organization`s Board of Governors approved the resolution honoring Winters in December.