Law enforcement agencies across the country have once again teamed up for the 21st annual Family Violence Warrant Sweep, an initiative led by the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office. The sweep, which took place on Wednesday, October 16, saw participation from 127 agencies in 15 states, with a concerted effort to bring individuals with outstanding family-violence warrants to justice.
In Oregon alone, 14 law enforcement agencies pitched in, including Sheriff's Offices from Deschutes, Jefferson, Tillamook, Yamhill, and Washington Counties. Clackamas County Sheriff Angela Brandenburg initiated the sweep with an address to over 40 deputies and officers from multiple jurisdictions including Canby, Gladstone, Happy Valley, Lake Oswego, Milwaukie, Molalla, Oregon City, West Linn, and Wilsonville Police Departments, according to a report from Clackamas County Sheriff's Office.
The local efforts in Clackamas County led to 19 arrests on existing warrants, with deputies and officers making over 200 additional warrant service attempts. Clackamas County residents have access to "A Safe Place Family Justice Center" at 503-655-8600 or the Clackamas Women’s Services' 24-hour crisis and support line at 503-654-2288, offering a comprehensive suite of services to victims. Nationwide, individuals may reach out to the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233), the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office noted.
