911 Communications

The Hermiston Police Department Communications Center is the PSAP (Public Safety Answering Point) for the City of Hermiston. The Telecommunications Specialists also dispatch for Emergency Medical and Fire Services for Rural Fire Districts for Hermiston and Stanfield. The Telecommunicators average approximately 13,655, Emergency 911 calls per year.

Telecommunicators for the City of Hermiston are fully certified by the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training in both Telecommunications/Law Enforcement Dispatch and Emergency Medical Dispatch(EMD). Telecommunicators must re-certify on a yearly basis.

Telecommunicators also perform the records duties for the police department. They also provide window service for the public sector.

The Hermiston Police Department 911 Center is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and staffs 9 full time Telecommunicators.

In an emergency call: 9-1-1

For non-emergency Police service

• Call 541-567-5519
• Fax 541-567-8469

Records

Police Report Copy Requests $5.00

• Requests made in writing may be mailed to Hermiston Police Department, 330 S 1st St., Hermiston, Oregon 97838

• Please allow 24 hours for processing report copy requests. Copies can be mailed or picked up at the Hermiston Police Department.

• To download a Report Request Form, click on "Forms" at the bottom of the Police Departments main page.

• If you had a motor vehicle accident and are looking for a copy of a report, please wait 2-3 days from the date of the accident before you obtain a copy of the report.

Criminal History/Background Checks

• Please direct any request for Criminal History and Background check to the Oregon State Police, ID Services at 503-378-3070 ext 331.

Fingerprints Services

• Effective September 1, 2008, fingerprint service may be obtained by a scheduled appointment only, on Fridays between 2:30 PM and 7:00 PM. The fee is $20.00, payable by cash, and ID is required. Expired identification cards will not be accepted.