The Hillsboro Police Department and neighborhood residents are mourning Officer Scott Hanley, a 26-year veteran of the agency who died following a medical event on Sunday. Hanley served on the department's traffic unit and was widely recognized across the area for his years of work as a motor officer.
The department shared photos and a remembrance on social media, noting that support for the Hanley family is being coordinated through a donation link. In a Hillsboro Police Department post, officials said Hanley "died following a medical event" and confirmed he was an active-duty member of the department this week.
The Hillsboro Police Department's main station is listed at 250 SE 10th Avenue on the City of Hillsboro website, which also maintains the department's public contact and media relations information. The city's police pages serve as a central hub for official updates, notices on department activity and information on community support.
A career on two wheels
In its Hillsboro Police Department post, the department noted that Hanley had served for 26 years in Oregon and worked in the traffic unit, calling him "a well-regarded motor officer throughout the Pacific Northwest." The tribute included several photographs of Hanley in uniform and on duty, and the department thanked residents who have been sending condolences.
Community reaction and recent history
Colleagues, friends and area riders have been leaving messages that remember Hanley for his steady presence at scenes and for mentoring junior officers. Hanley was previously hurt on duty in a 2021 crash that brought an investigative response from county authorities, according to a Washington County Sheriff's Office news release from that year.
The department has asked for privacy for Hanley's family while they grieve and is directing anyone seeking official information to follow City of Hillsboro channels and the Hillsboro Police Department's communications. The city website lists media-relations contacts for reporters and community members who have questions about services or potential memorial plans.
