Ontario OR Police Department

Police Department

Last Updated: April 24, 2024
Address
444 SW 4th St., Ontario, OR 97914
County
Malheur
Phone
541-889-7266
Fax
541-889-3026
Email
michael.iwai@ontariooregon.org

Ontario OR PD is for Police Department offenders have not been sentenced yet and are detained here until their case is heard.

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If you are unsure of your inmate's location, you can search and locate your inmate by typing in their last name, first name or first initial, and/or the offender ID number to get their accurate information immediately Registered Offenders

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You can work with your local police at the Ontario OR Police Department webpage on InmateAid

The Ontario OR PD serves as a brief holding facility for the Police Department and agencies within the judicial district of Malheur County. Located at 444 SW 4th St. in Ontario, OR, this facility accommodates arrestees awaiting transfer to the Malheur County Jail or another jurisdiction that issued the arrest warrant. Following the transfer, offenders are arraigned and charged before a magistrate at the County Courthouse. Bail determinations are made at this stage. For further inmate information, please contact the booking department at 541-889-7266 or click here for the latest arrest records.

The Ontario Police Department, situated at 444 SW 4th Street in Ontario, Oregon, operates around the clock, providing essential services to the community. Comprising 28 full-time employees, including 24 sworn officers and 4 non-sworn positions, the department also benefits from the support of numerous volunteers dedicated to serving the community.

Divided into three distinct divisions, the Ontario Police Department ensures efficient administration, field operations, and support services. The Administration Division, led by Police Chief Michael Iwai, includes Administration Lt. Jason Cooper, Operations Lt. James Swank, and Office Manager/Information Technology Supervisor Sheri Smith.

The Field Operations Division encompasses Patrol, School Resource Officers, Detectives, Ordinance Enforcement, and the Reserve Officer Program. With four patrol sergeants and 16 officers working rotating shifts, the division provides round-the-clock service. The officers undergo rigorous training, exceeding state standards, with many holding specialized certifications and instructing various police topics.

The Ontario Police Records Division operates Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., handling police report distribution, uniform crime reporting, sex offender registration, vehicle and property releases, and data entry tasks. Additionally, this division manages the Ontario Police Department's social media presence on platforms like Facebook and Twitter.

For police records requests, individuals are required to submit the Police Records Request form to the Police Support Specialist at the front lobby of City Hall. A fee of $10 is applicable for each records request, and the form can be downloaded and printed from the department's website.

Inmate Locator

To utilize the Inmate Search page on InmateAid, begin by selecting the relevant prison facility in Oregon. This allows you to view the current list of inmates housed at Ontario OR Police Department.

The second section features the InmateAid Inmate Search tool, providing a user-generated database of inmates. You can access this resource to utilize any of InmateAid's services. If you require assistance in creating an inmate profile to maintain communication, please contact us at aid@inmateaid.com, and we'll gladly help you locate your loved one.

As a last resort, you might have to pay for that information if we do not have it. The Arrest Record Search will cost you a small amount, but their data is the freshest available and for that reason, they charge to access it.

Visitation Information

This administrative facility does not house inmates, new arrestees, or ICE detainees, however most new bookings can be found HERE.

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