Dispatch Observation Application

The Linn County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch Observation Program is intended to allow interested citizens, applicants, and other agency professionals a first-hand look at the day-to-day duties and obligations of a Linn County Sheriff’s Office Communications Dispatcher. Herein after referred to as “Observer”, agrees to the following conditions to be allowed to participate in the Dispatch Observation Program.

  • Identification

  • Select date MM slash DD slash YYYY
  • Contact Information

  • Emergency Contact

  • Personal References

  • Additional Information

  • Please explain why you are requesting permission to observe our Dispatch Center at the Linn County Sheriff's Office.
  • Choose Days and Times

    Please list two choices for days of the week and times of the day during which you would like to observe Dispatch.
  • Dispatch Observation Regulations and Agreement

  • Background checks including a check of LEDS, NCIC, Oregon criminal history and the FBI Index, must be conducted on you. Persons who have negative contacts with public safety agencies, recent or other criminal backgrounds may not be allowed to observe. Observer must provide photo ID, which must be either (a) driver’s license or ID Card issued by any state of the United States, or (b) passport. Observer will not bring any weapons on any kind (including, but not limited to firearms, knives, conducted energy weapon “Taser”, or chemical agents “pepper spray”) into the facility. Observer recognizes that during the observation, they could become a witness to offenses and criminal violations. Administration will provide the Observer’s name and address as a witness whenever applicable. The Observer acknowledges that as a witness, they may be subpoenaed to testify in court. Observer is reminded that any information learned during this observation is confidential. Observer agrees to not discuss or reveal such information that may potentially compromise investigations or the personal privacy of those involved in calls for service. All cellphone or accessories must be silenced and will not be used while in the facility. No photography, videotaping or audio recordings will be allowed without pre-authorization from Management. Observer does hereby release and discharge the Linn County Sheriff’s Office and County’s employees from all claims, present and future, known and unknown, in any manner arising out of property damage or personal injuries sustained as a result of the requested observation. I specifically waive any and all rights I have or may have under the Oregon Tort Claims Act (ORS 30.260 et seq.) or any other statute.

    I have read, understand, and accept the regulations of the Dispatch Observation Program. In addition I have read the entire text of this application and understand it completely. The statements I have made are correct and true. I understand that making false statements on this application is a crime. If I have made false statements in this application, I am subject to prosecution and my application will automatically be denied or revoked.

  • Enter your full legal name.
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  • Parental Endorsement

  • I have read and understand the Release and Hold Harmless Agreement and agree to be bound to its provisions as they apply to my son/daughter named above. I agree to assume full responsibility for my son/daughter as it would pertain to the provisions set forth.
  • Enter your full legal name.
  • MM slash DD slash YYYY
  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.