BUDGET LINK – FY 2026-27 BUDGET CALENDAR
Community members are always encouraged to ask questions or provide feedback regarding the Siletz Area Enhanced Law Enforcement Service District>
Contact – Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Division
Lieutenant Karl Vertner
📞 541-265-4277
If you are in east Lincoln County, keep an eye out for Community Deputies Rigo Vera and Bo Douglas working throughout the contract area.
The Siletz Area Law Enforcement Service District continues to support visible community policing and local engagement. In 2025, deputies conducted approximately 195 traffic stops, 600 area checks, and made 55 criminal arrests within the district.
The next Siletz Enhanced Budget Committee Meeting will be held:
📍 Siletz City Hall / Electronic Access
📅 May 27, 2026
🕕 6:00 PM
BUDGET INFORMATION ONLINE – HERE
This year the Sheriff’s Office partnered with the community during National Night Out in August — an annual event focused on strengthening relationships between law enforcement and the community. Additional district funding helped expand the event with four bounce houses and community activities, while the Siletz Valley Charter School Culinary Class and Bristo’s food truck helped serve approximately 500 meals to attendees.
Review the 2025 Annual Report and Strategic Plan (2025–2028) to learn more about the accomplishments, activities, and services provided by your Sheriff’s Office.
The 2025–2028 Strategic Plan centers around three overarching goals designed to promote team growth and development, organizational excellence and customer service, and community safety and collaboration.
The three goals in this plan are: (1) Enhance team safety, growth, and retention by creating a safer, more engaging and wellness-focused environment. (2) Foster organizational excellence, earn and maintain public trust, and deliver outstanding service through continuous improvement, transparency, and by prioritizing community needs. (3) Enhance community safety and improve quality of life for residents and visitors through proactive law enforcement, collaboration, and innovative solutions.
Photos are from the recent community meeting that covered services and reviewed project funding within the district. It was a great opportunity for community discussion, questions, and public feedback. If you missed it – you can provide input or ask questions anytime!