"While I accept this agreement is in the best interest of all parties, my office stands by the actions of the deputies who followed training and policy. No deputy placed a knee on Ka'Mar Benbo's neck. We do not train deputies to restrict a person's airway or impede their ability to breathe. I will continue to ensure that my deputies are properly trained and that all uses of force are reviewed to ensure they are within policy."
I stand with my law-enforcement partners in condemning the actions that led to the death of George Floyd on May 25. My heart goes out to Mr. Floyd's family. Incidents like these dramatically erode our efforts to partner with the communities we serve, including communities of color.
— Craig Roberts, Clackamas County Sheriff, May 28, 2020
Completed in 2018, our Law Enforcement Memorial Plaza honors fallen Clackamas County law enforcement officers and deputies. It features bronze castings of two Honor Guards and a police K9 at attention guarding a fallen officer, designed and manufactured by artist Rip Caswell. A concrete cast image of Mt. Hood provides a dramatic backdrop.
A decade in the planning, the project cost $350,000, including donated professional services.
Fallen Officers in Clackamas County
Officer George J. Hanlon Oregon City Police Department Killed in the line of duty: April 23, 1906
Sheriff John R. Shaver Clackamas County Sheriff's Office Killed in the Line of Duty: April 30, 1906
Sergeant James H. Worell Milwaukie Police Department Died in the line of Duty: December 31, 1953
Deputy Jimmy Lee Shoop Clackamas County Sheriff's Office Killed in the Line of Duty: November 7, 1981
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