Posted on FlashAlert: December 9th, 2020 10:08 AM
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Released by: Sergeant Jayson Janes
Date: December 9, 2020
The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office would like to notify our community members that our office has made the decision to temporarily postpone CHL appointments. This was not an easy decision to make because the service we provide to our community is important to us. Our office has been following the required safety guidelines, yet we have had a couple members of our office test positive for COVID 19. DCSO is following the recommendations from Deschutes County Health Services and is working closely with them. Our employees that have tested positive, and others affected are currently in quarantine.
This decision was made in order to keep our staff and the public safe during this time. This decision only effects CHL appointments. The Sheriff’s Office is still providing all other public safety services. We understand the importance of the CHL program and are looking at other ways to provide this important service to the community.
The Sheriff’s Office will make another announcement when either we offer the appointments again, or we have found another way to offer this service. Those of you that have appointments scheduled will be notified, and your appointments will be rescheduled as soon as it can be done in a safe manner. Thank you for your understanding.
The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is a full service agency that oversees the adult jail, provides patrol, criminal investigations, civil process and search and rescue operations. Special units include SWAT, Marine Patrol, ATV Patrol, Forest Patrol, along with six K9 teams. Founded in 1916 and today led by your duly elected Sheriff L. Shane Nelson, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office serves over 200,000 residents in Deschutes County. The agency has 259 authorized and funded personnel, which includes 191 sworn employees who provide services to the 3,055 square miles of Deschutes County.
