Mission, Vision, and Core Values

Our vision is to be the most trusted police department in the Pacific Northwest by fulfilling our mission of delivering exceptional police service to the Hillsboro community through our shared values of Dignity, Respect, Service, and Just Outcomes.

Leadership

The Hillsboro Police Department is led by the Chief of Police, followed by the Deputy Chief.

• Accreditation is managed by the Office of the Chief.
• The Police Community Advisory Group is led by the Police Chief. 
• The Office of Professional Standards, including Recruitment/Hiring, is overseen by the Deputy Chief.

Divisions and Branches

• Patrol Division
• Investigations Division 
• Services Division
• Business Operations Branch

The Patrol, Investigations, and Services Divisions are led by sworn police commanders. The Business Operations Branch is led by a police executive manager.

Patrol Division

• Uniformed Patrol
• K-9 Unit (Scroll down to meet our K-9 teams)
• Crisis Negotiations Unit 
• Tactical Negotiations Team
• Remotely Operated Vehicle Team
• Training Unit
• Reserve Unit

Investigations Division

• General Assignment Detectives 
• Youth Services Unit
• Westside Interagency Narcotics Team
• Community Violence Reduction Team
• Regional Computer Forensic Lab
• Threat Assessment Team 
• Law Enforcement Analyst Team
• Property and Evidence
• Records Unit
• Domestic Violence Response Team
• Cadets

Note: Cold Cases

Our Investigations Division also works to solve cases that have gone cold. Visit our Cold Case Investigations webpage to review cases and submit tips. 

Services Division

• Traffic Safety & Parking
• Westside Transit Team
• Community Outreach and Engagement
• Mediation
• Volunteer Services
• Chaplaincy
• Code Compliance
• Community Impact Team
• Bike Team
• Mental Health Response Team 
• Mobile Field Force
• Public Information
• Police Data Management
• Honor Guard
• Fleet Management
• Permits, Special Events & Emergency Management

Business Operations Branch

• Budget/Payroll
• Human Resources Liaison
• Grant Management
• Contracts/Purchasing
• Quartermaster
• Facilities
• Technology
• Body-Worn Camera Program

Note: Body-Worn Cameras

Officers and sergeants assigned to Patrol, Traffic, K-9, and Youth Services utilize body-worn cameras. Visit our Data, Reports, and Policies webpage for more information.

Meet our K-9s

Hillsboro Police K-9s are trained to track human scent, recover evidence, and protect their officer handler.