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Kary Gregson

Tigard,Oregon

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Mental Health Response Team Police Officer

Tigard Police Department
Tigard, Washington County, Oregon
01.2023 - Current
  • Assist Law Enforcement Agencies within Washington County, Oregon, with incidents involving persons in mental health crises, providing critical support and intervention
  • Train members of law enforcement and partner agencies on mental health crisis response and trauma-informed care, enhancing response strategies
  • Conduct community outreach, develop presentations, and instruct community members on mental health crisis response and trauma response, raising awareness and preparedness.

Detective

Tigard Police Department
Tigard, Oregon
04.2018 - Current
  • Led investigations on Measure 11 crimes.
  • Specialized as a detective and trainer for vulnerable adult and child abuse investigations.
  • Acted as Law Enforcement Liaison for the Washington County Vulnerable Adults Multi-Disciplinary Team, fostering inter-agency collaboration
  • Served as Law Enforcement Liaison for the Washington County Bias Crimes Multi-Disciplinary Team, promoting justice and equality.

Police Officer

Tigard Police Department
Tigard, Oregon
08.2001 - Current
  • Serve as Elder Abuse Liaison, leading community outreach and training initiatives.
  • Train new recruit officers as a Field Training Officer.
  • Investigate criminal activities, interview victims witnesses, and suspects
  • Honored as American Legion Officer of the Year in 2005 and 2018 for outstanding contributions to law enforcement.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Mental Health Studies -

George Fox University
Newberg, OR

Advanced Certificate -

Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards And Training
Salem, OR

Timeline

Mental Health Response Team Police Officer

Tigard Police Department
01.2023 - Current

Detective

Tigard Police Department
04.2018 - Current

Police Officer

Tigard Police Department
08.2001 - Current

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Mental Health Studies -

George Fox University

Advanced Certificate -

Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards And Training
Kary Gregson