Clark County Sheriff's Office

JOIN OUR TEAM! The Clark County Sheriff's Office is hiring an HR Representative. Salary range: $74k-$103k per year. The HR Representative will be crucial in recruitment and selection, leave management, benefits, employment records, and onboarding/offboarding. The HR Rep will also guide managers and employees in HR policies, procedures, and labor contract interpretation. At the Clark County Sheriff's Office, we value hard work, dedication, and a commitment to service. We value a healthy balance between work, family, and community. Don’t miss out on this rewarding opportunity to join our team! The first review of candidates will be on July 12th. Apply here: https://qr.codes/Hnlwah

12 ARRESTED IN CCSO RETAIL THEFT MISSION The latest Clark County Sheriff’s Office retail theft operation resulted in a dozen arrests, including the apprehension of two prolific retail theft subjects. On Saturday, June 1st, 2024, CCSO’s Tactical Detective Unit, with the assistance of the Special Investigations Unit, Special Victims Unit, Patrol Deputies, and several retail partners, conducted the retail theft operation in Hazel Dell. Detectives made 12 arrests, including 10 for theft, one for trespassing, and one for a felony warrant related to organized retail theft. In addition to the cases created during the retail theft operation, investigators apprehended multiple prolific organized retail theft subjects with several pending cases. Often, retail theft suspects are not stealing items for personal use but are part of organized theft rings that steal items to be sold for cash or returned to stores for a fraudulent “refund.” Many of these subjects are also involved in other crimes, such as vehicle theft, illegal possession of firearms, drug distribution, identity theft, and more. These missions aim not only to disrupt retail thefts but also to impact additional associated criminal activity. The Clark County Sheriff’s Office and our retail partners will continue conducting additional retail theft missions in other areas of our community. Those engaging in retail theft in Clark County will be arrested and jailed.

We are proud of our three new deputies who recently graduated from the Basic Law Enforcement Academy. Deputies Ryan Bylsma, Caleb Madarieta, and Nathan Smith were part of Class 883, the inaugural class at the Southwest Washington Regional Law Enforcement Academy. Having a local academy means recruits no longer have to travel far from home for months at a time to complete the police academy. CCSO would like to give a special mention to Deputy Bylsma, who was elected class President by his fellow recruits during the academy. We commend his outstanding efforts and leadership! To join our team, visit GoCCSO.com.

Sheriff Horch recently sat down for an interview for CVTV's Close Up Program. Sheriff Horch talked to CVTV Manager Jim Demmon about CCSO's Body-Worn Camera Program, staffing/recruitment, and current crime trends.

Did you know that CCSO now has a specialized program to assist people in crisis? In December 2023, we partnered with Sea Mar Community Health Centers to launch the Co-Responder Program. It partners deputies with behavioral health professionals to respond to calls involving community members in crisis who have underlying behavioral health issues. If they respond to the scene, Co-responders can assess, recommend resources, and coordinate care with other providers. Deputies can work alongside Co-responders and, if needed, will stay on the scene to ensure the safety of all involved. Depending on the situation, Co-responders may continue the intervention without the deputy, allowing the deputy to return to service. Data from the program's first three months indicate regular use by CCSO deputies, with an average of approximately 16 calls per month to Co-responders. Carelon Behavioral Health is currently funding the pilot program. Carelon and funds from the Clark County Mental Health Sales Tax will collaboratively fund the program in the future. The Clark County Council recently allocated these specialized tax funds to the 2024 Annual Budget. We are grateful for the partnerships that keep this program running and look forward to continuing to make a positive impact in our community!

Congratulations to CCSO's Sgt. Greg Agar for being featured in The Columbian this week!